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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
The White House details its $105 billion funding request for Israel, Ukraine, the border and more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Friday released a sweeping set of proposals to bolster Israel and Ukraine in the midst of two wars as well as invest more …
Scorsese's epic 'Killers of the Flower Moon' is sweeping tale of greed, richly told
There tends to be lots of fast talking and fast moving in Martin Scorsese films, often from shifty types trying to get away with something.
Wildlife officials hopeful about decline of chronic wasting disease in Libby
The prevalence of chronic wasting disease in Libby continues to slowly decrease since the outbreak was detected in 2019, according to state wildlife officials.
Lions Club’s 2023 ornament sale dates set
The Kalispell Lions Club’s sixth annual Christmas ornament fundraiser will begin Friday, Nov. 3.
Lily Gladstone eyes the future after breakout role on Scorsese epic 'Killers of the Flower Moon'
Last February, Rene Haynes was standing in line at a Los Angeles Costco when her phone buzzed. She didn’t recognize the number, but as a Hollywood casting dire…
Wastewater leaks ‘far in excess’ at Holland Lake: DEQ
State regulators flagged a wastewater system that serves Holland Lake Lodge and the public campground as leaking “far in excess” of the amount allowed as the p…
Law roundup: Mustang bears brunt of collision with bruin
Bearing the brunt of a collision with a bruin on Railroad Street, a white Ford Mustang was left with heavy front-end damage.
State wildlife commissions moves forward with restrictions on Half-Moon Slough
The state Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to move forward with the process of enacting a no-wake zone at Half Moon Slough, but denied a similar petition reg…
Protecting water quality rises to top at lakes conference
Hosted by the Whitefish Lake Institute every four years, the conference brings together professionals from different sectors, including students and community …
Brad Johnson announces Republican bid for Montana US Senate seat
Brad Johnson, the former Public Service Commission chair and Montana secretary of state, announced Tuesday he is entering the Republican primary for Montana’s …
GOP's Jordan will back a temporary House speaker as he tries to shore up support, lawmakers say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Refusing to drop out, Republican Rep. Jim Jordan told GOP colleagues Thursday he will back a temporary U.S. House speaker as he works to shor…
Sidney Powell pleads guilty in case over efforts to overturn Trump's Georgia loss and gets probation
ATLANTA (AP) — Lawyer Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to reduced charges Thursday over efforts to overturn Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election in Georgia, be…
Columbia Falls man booked on negligent homicide charge for allegedly running over ex-wife
Authorities on Wednesday arrested a Columbia Falls man who prosecutors say ran over his ex-wife in Martin City last June and then fled the scene.
Fish and Wildlife Commission to consider new regulations for Half Moon Slough, Lake Five
The state Fish and Wildlife Commission is expected to decide Thursday whether to move forward with boating restrictions on Half-Moon Slough and Lake Five.
Funding for drought monitoring awarded to Montana
Montana will receive $5.5 million in federal funding for increased soil moisture and snowpack monitoring to help prepare for drought and wildfire conditions.