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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…
Law roundup: Man pays $2K in alleged warrant scam
Someone in Columbia Falls might have fallen for a scam after reportedly paying someone $2,300 who called him claiming to be a police chief and instructing him to go to a “bond teller” to get the money because he ha…
PHOTOS: 23rd Whitefish Penguin Plunge raises $94,000 for Special Olympics Montana
Participants leapt into the frigid waters of Whitefish Lake during the 23rd annual Penguin Plunge as part of the Whitefish Winter Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 3.…
Montana politicians weigh in on Trump's legal battle to stay on ballot
Montana politicians are weighing in on the recent Colorado Supreme Court decision to boot former President and Republican presidential front-runner Donald J. T…
Woman pleads not guilty to charges stemming from alleged accidental shooting
Stephanie Lea Roszko, 45, appeared before Judge Danni Coffman in Flathead County District Court for her Feb. 1 arraignment.
Possibility of wildlife-to-human crossover heightens concern about Chronic Wasting Disease
Each fall, millions of hunters across North America make their way into forests and grasslands to kill deer. Over the winter, people chow down on the venison s…
Senators reach a deal on border policy bill
Senate negotiators on Friday reached a deal on a proposal to overhaul the asylum system at the U.S. border with Mexico, clearing the way for Democratic and Rep…
U.S. won't restore protections for wolves in Rockies
Federal wildlife officials on Friday rejected requests from conservation groups to restore protections for gray wolves across the northern U.S Rocky Mountains,…
Biden joins grieving families of US troops killed in Jordan as remains arrive home
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base on a gray, chilly Friday to ho…
Housing advocates work to improve count of homeless population
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Suspect in chase allegedly threatened officers
Prosecutors brought Scott Weslee Hill, 41, up on felony counts of criminal endangerment and threats or improper influence in official matters as well as one mi…
State Revenue Department officials urge Montanans to check for abandoned assets
HELENA – The Montana Department of Revenue is holding about $128 million dollars that has yet to be claimed by citizens.
New board recommends phase 2 of Whitefish apartment project
The Whitefish Community Development Board voted unanimously at its inaugural meeting last week to recommend Phase 2 of the Alpenglow Apartments development.
Whitefish Community Foundation scholarships open
Whitefish Community Foundation is offering multiple scholarship opportunities for students who will be enrolling in college this fall.
Trial date set for charges against Montana Public Service Commissioner Randy Pinocci
A lawyer defending Randy Pinocci said Wednesday he hopes three charges against the Public Service Commissioner will be dropped — but the Cascade County prosecu…
Former Blackfeet operations manager pleads guilty to stealing Covid-19 funds
Former operations manager and public information officer for the Blackfeet Tribe James McNeely pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing more than $78,000 in Covid-19 relief funds.