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Wildlife experts analyze rare fatal bear attack in Glacier
Nearly three weeks after a 33-year-old hiker was killed in an apparent bear attack in Glacier National Park, quest…
Lake County Sheriff: Inmates attacked officer during attempted jailbreak
Two Lake County inmates attacked a detention center officer in a foiled escape attempt Friday, authorities say.
Lake County standoff suspect allegedly opened fire at authorities
A 63-year-old Lake County man is behind bars after allegedly firing at law enforcement personnel during a Saturday evening standoff on Kerr Dam Road.
Zinke lauds decision to hold more water in Flathead Lake this spring
Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke applauded Monday a plan to hold more water in Flathead Lake this spring.
Groups go to court to get wolves relisted in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming
A prediction, several years in the making, came true on Monday when an alliance of nearly a dozen conservation groups filed suit against the United States Fish…
A figure of speech — Flathead High School teacher named Speech Coach of the Year
To say it’s been a whirlwind year for Flathead High School speech and debate head coach and English teacher Shannon O’Donnell is an understatement.
Law roundup: Passel of puppies impounded by shelter
The animal shelter impounded six great Dane mix puppies after someone called the Kalispell Police Department worried they would get hit by a car after running into the road. Two girls trying ...
Victims of Montana asbestos pollution that killed hundreds take Warren Buffett's railroad to court
LIBBY, Mont. (AP) — Paul Resch remembers playing baseball as a kid on a field constructed from asbestos-tainted vermiculite, mere yards from railroad tracks wh…
Evergreen Fire District turns to voters for funding woes
Evergreen Fire District is seeking approval of a levy that would allow the department to bring on new equipment, bolster staffing levels, and give employees mo…
New Tupelo Grille owner brings fresh look to popular Whitefish restaurant while leaning on tradition
Ownership recently changed hands and the interior of the Central Avenue restaurant has undergone a remodel, but the Tupelo feel and the menu favorites remain.
Another month of robust US job growth points to continued economic strength
America's employers delivered another outpouring of jobs in March, adding a sizzling 303,000 workers and bolstering hopes that the economy can vanquish inflati…
Law roundup: Man found passed out in dumpster
An employee opened a dumpster and reportedly found a man passed out inside.
PHOTOS: Whitefish Pond Skim 2024
Scenes from the annual pond skim competition at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Saturday, April 6.
PHOTOS: 58th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair
Scenes from the 58th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair on Saturday, April 6. The event is the largest fundraiser for the Creston Fire Department and has …
Developer anticipates wrapping up Parkline Towers project in May 2025
The rapidly rising Parkline Towers apartment complex on U.S. 2 in Kalispell is on track to be completed in May 2025, according to developer Brent Brown.
Shelter officials say they welcome work session with Kalispell City Council
Council approved a conditional use permit for the low barrier shelter on North Meridian Road in November 2020, allowing it to establish a permanent facility in…