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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Lawmakers want more info about Medicaid redeterminations
Health care providers, patient advocates and state lawmakers continue to hammer the administration of Gov. Greg Gianforte for removing more than 120,000 people from state Medicaid programs between April and Novembe…
Suspect in chase, standoff inks pretrial diversion agreement
Prosecutors brought Hayes Goggles III, 37, up on a felony criminal endangerment charge following his April 28 arrest. He initially pleaded not guilty in Flathe…
Law Roundup: Girlfriend interrupted, by beer can
A couple spending an evening drinking and talking about different topics took a turn when the boyfriend allegedly threw his beer can at her head because she kept interrupting him while he was speaking.
Alleged stabbing in Kila under investigation
A Sunday evening stabbing in Kila left multiple people wounded, authorities said.
Bigfork residents, businesses raise concerns about closure of unsafe bridge
Bigfork is no closer to a solution for the closing of the downtown Bridge Street Bridge despite a meeting between Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, Montana Depa…
King Charles III has cancer and is receiving treatment, Buckingham Palace says
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday. Less than 18 months into his re…
Foundation board member nurtures the gift of giving
Alanna Weibert, a certified public accountant and one of three new board members of the statewide philanthropic organization, described it as perfect timing.
Kalispell City Council to take public input on infrastructure projects
Kalispell City Council will open Monday a public hearing spanning multiple meetings to give residents a say on what infrastructure projects to prioritize if th…
Whitefish considers affordable apartment project
Whitefish City Council on Monday will consider approving a plan that looks to create 18 affordable apartments as part of the second phase of a complex on Edgew…
Law roundup: Brake lines cut after troublemaker moves out
The brake line was reportedly cut on a woman’s vehicle.
GOP governors back at Texas border to keep pressure on Biden over migrant crossings
EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — As more than a dozen Republican governors gathered Sunday on the Texas border, Kyle Willis was across the river in Mexico considering …
Montana Pediatrics utilizes telehealth to close gaps in state’s health care system
When parents aren’t sure if they need to drive to the emergency room, they can call Montana Pediatrics care line and be connected with a pediatrician via a tel…
Takes two at Kalispell tango nights
Outside the Kalispell South Campus building on a chilly January night, the large windows frame a portrait of a brightly lit room of dancing couples in the clos…
Whitefish nonprofit denied full participation in housing lawsuit
The Montana Supreme Court has denied a Whitefish nonprofit’s request to intervene as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of homeowners against the st…
Big Mountain neighborhoods look to create resort tax
A group of Big Mountain residents would like a resort tax implemented for the area as a way to pay for infrastructure needs.