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New owner begins renovating former Outlaw Inn, details plan for extended-stay rentals
Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis has begun renovating the former Outlaw Inn after its previous owner left the bu…
UM announces $5M endowment to create chair in fisheries science for wildlife biology program
MISSOULA – The University of Montana announces the completion of a successful $5 million fundraising campaign to endow a chair in fisheries science for its ren…
Sweet victory: bakers of all ages show out for fair competition
Melissa Friess’ coconut caramel bars took the cake in this year’s King Arthur Baking Contest at the Northwest Montana Fair.
Wall Street closes its best week of the year
U.S. stocks drifted higher as Wall Street coasted to the close of its best week since November. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Friday, extending its winning streak to a…
Harris aims to blunt Trump's economic attacks by proposing new tax breaks in a bid to lower costs
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is promoting a broad set of economic proposals that would offer new tax breaks and lower the cost of living f…
Results from the Northwest Montana Fair
The 2024 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo is in full swing at the Flathead County Fairgrounds through Sunday, Aug. 18.
Law roundup: Fence hopping dog caught in the act
The officers responded by pointing out that the dog had just cleared the fence to greet them.
Pipe-wielding suspect faces felony charge
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Flathead sheriff says use of more advanced sonar is next in search for Emily Rea
Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino said Thursday that search and rescue teams looking for a paddleboarder missing since July 16 will soon have more advanced s…
Goats hoof it up in the show ring at the Northwest Montana Fair
FFA and 4-H members competed in a series of competitions, with the showmanship rounds kicking off the event at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.
Property tax task force delivers recommendations to Gianforte
Gov. Greg Gianforte on Thursday listened to recommendations for property tax reform presented by members of his appointed task force while offering limited ins…
Star Meadow, Tally Lake forest project up for review
The Flathead Forest on Thursday released its environmental assessment for a 41,000-acre forest project west of Whitefish.
D&T BBQ wins first place in Best Food at the Fair
D&T BBQ won first place in the Best Food at the Fair competition at the 2024 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo.
Trump scheduled to hold news conference at his New Jersey golf resort
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump invited reporters to his New Jersey golf club Thursday for his second news conference in as many weeks as…
At least 1 arrest made in connection to Matthew Perry's death, law enforcement source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities have arrested at least one person in connection with Matthew Perry's death from an accidental ketamine overdose last year, a law…
Hoot-owl restrictions lifted around western Montana
After recent rain and cooler temperatures, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks lifted fishing restrictions on several rivers around the state last week. Water temperatures have cooled enough in some areas to meet the …