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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…
Suspect in Kila stabbing back in jail
Lisa Maylyn Owens of Kila is being held in the Flathead County Detention Center with bail set at $25,000.
Attendance down at 2023 Northwest Montana Fair
Total attendance was 76,487 people over five days.
Passenger dies after exiting moving vehicle
A Libby woman is dead after reportedly exiting a moving vehicle Friday night.
Motorist dies after crash sends vehicle into the Swan River
The Ford Ranger was headed southbound on Electric Avenue when it collided with the tree, headed down an embankment and struck a rock in the bed of the Swan River about 3:03 p.m., Sept. 14, officials said.
Polson Police officer arrested for child sex abuse
A Polson Police officer was arrested on a pending charge of sexual abuse of children on Wednesday, department officials say.
Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers in a battle for a bigger share of industry profits
DETROIT (AP) — About 13,000 U.S. auto workers stopped making vehicles and went on strike Friday after their leaders couldn't bridge a giant gap between union d…
Ridge Fire estimated cost just under $21 million
No structures were lost and no one was seriously injured in the Ridge Fire above Martin City. But it was an expensive fire to fight.
National Merit semifinalists announced for 2024
Three Kalispell high school students and a Polson student have been named National Merit semifinalists.
Kalispell Public Schools health plan honored
The 2023 Rosie Award winners were chosen from plans recommended by benefits advisors, solution providers, or clinical leaders who met two important criteria.
Law roundup: Discarded clothes cause traffic hangup
Looking to dispose of old threads, but apparently too busy to make it to either the donation box or dump, someone dropped off “a huge pile of clothes” in the middle of Ninth Street, according to a worried passerby …
Cayuse Prairie School celebrates 125 years
Cayuse Prairie School is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a potluck event Aug. 23. The community is invited to attend the celebration from noon to 4 p.m…
Emails show Forest Service hoped to keep Columbia Mountain tram plans quiet
Newly revealed emails show that the Flathead National Forest under then supervisor Kurt Steele looked to keep a proposal of a tram up Columbia Mountain from pu…
Kalispell’s Ryan Busse announces bid for governor
Former firearms executive, author and Kalispell resident Ryan Busse tossed his hat in the ring for governor Thursday, likely pitting him against Republican Gov…
State wildlife officials investigating alleged poaching in Creston
An investigation is underway into possible poaching in the Creston area, according to officials with the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Whitefish considers relaxing food truck regulations
Whitefish City Council is considering amendments to the city’s mobile food vendor regulations to make permits easier to obtain and more efficient to administer.