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PHOTOS: Memorial Day ceremony in Whitefish honors fallen troops
Whitefish VFW Post 276 hosts a Memorial Day ceremony at the Whitefish Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Buzzing: UM program trains master beekeepers worldwide
Part of UMOnline, the Beekeeping Certificate Program allows students located anywhere in the world – 22 countries so far, to be exact – to learn the skills nec…
Suspect in Woodland Park assault pleads not guilty
Appearing before Judge Robert Allison in Flathead County District Court on Oct. 17, Steven Carlisle Snow, 39, said he had not read the charge filed against him…
Former surgeon creates $1 million endowment for Logan Health’s Breast Center
A founding member of Logan Health’s Breast Center is ensuring generations of future patients can continue to get cancer care there after a recent $1 million en…
Tester makes pitch to Montana farmers; refutes Sheehy's attacks
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester on Saturday gave a final pitch to Montana farmers just 17 days before Election Day, reiterating the importance of the race and what is at …
Law roundup: Testy man gives stranger a ‘mean mug’
A man allegedly got out of a red minivan with a Washington license plate and unprovoked, pulled up his camo hoodie, flashed a handgun on his hip and began “mean mugging” another man who was sitting in his truck wai…
Libby asbestos clinic hit with new lawsuit
Libby’s asbestos clinic is facing another lawsuit, this time alleging medical malpractice, wrongful death and claims of disabling Lincoln County residents by p…
It wasn't a bear that attacked a camper found dead in his tent. Authorities say someone killed him
When Dustin Kjersem was found dead inside his tent at a remote Montana campsite with extensive injuries to his skull and body, it was initially reported as a possible bear mauling.
Trump takes shots at Harris during speech at Al Smith charity dinner
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump laced into Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats on Thursday in a pointed and at times bitter speech a…
Israel and Hamas signal they are no closer to ending Gaza war after Sinwar's death
JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas confirmed Friday that its leader, Yahya Sinwar, was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza and reiterated its stance that hostages the militan…
Montana unveils its plan for managing grizzly bears
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has finalized its plan for managing grizzly bears, described by the agency as among Montana’s most “conservation-reliant” and …
Cabin Fever Days organizer looks to unseat GOP Rep. Braxton Mitchell
Democratic statehouse candidate Steve Paugh wasn’t planning on running for the Legislature, but said that when he saw Republican Rep. Braxton Mitchell was runn…
Flathead Warming Center offers daytime services while seeking injunction
The Flathead Warming Center reopened Wednesday afternoon to offer limited daytime services in Kalispell, but the revocation of its city-issued conditional use …
Law roundup: Man attempts traffic stop in Maserati
The owner of an Italian luxury car accused a pair of teenagers of damaging his $100,000 ride by purposefully spraying it with rocks while peeling out of an intersection. The motorist told officers with the Kalispel…
Glass given 20 years in state hospital for fatal 2022 stabbing
The mother of a 22-year-old man stabbed to death in Columbia Falls in 2022 said Thursday that the system set up to protect the community from criminals failed …
Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yayha Sinwar in Gaza
Israeli forces in Gaza killed Hamas' top leader Yahya Sinwar, a chief architect of last year's attack on Israel that sparked the war, the military said Thursda…