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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…
Hunter Biden indicted on federal firearms charges in long-running probe weeks after plea deal failed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden was indicted Thursday on federal firearms charges, the latest step in a long-running investigation into the president's son that…
Invasive plant completely eradicated from Beaver Lake
After nearly a decade of inhabiting Beaver Lake near Whitefish, the invasive Eurasian watermilfoil is seemingly gone — a phenomenon that many scientists call r…
Flathead County inks deal on Lower Valley property for septage plant
Flathead County will purchase 36.9 acres in Lower Valley with the intention of developing a regional septage treatment facility on the site.
Angry and frustrated, McCarthy finds that even a Biden impeachment inquiry isn't enough for GOP
Angry, frustrated and unable to lead a fractured and unruly Republican majority, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Thursday told the colleagues threatening to ou…
Former firearms executive Busse seeks Democratic nomination to challenge Montana Gov. Gianforte
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Former firearms executive turned gun industry critic Ryan Busse is seeking the 2024 Democratic nomination to challenge first-term Republic…
Kalispell-based A Ray of Hope nonprofit expands with education center project
Christian ministry and nonprofit A Ray of Hope in Kalispell is building an education center behind its men’s shelter that will serve as a place for people to l…
North Valley Music School launches youth symphony
Student musicians throughout the valley are invited to audition for a new youth symphony through North Valley Music School. Middle and high school-aged students interested
Law roundup: Hungry man gets twisted up in crime
A man tried to steal $20 worth of pretzels. Employees were not happy. He was ticketed and released by the Kalispell Police Department.
Liz Cheney to speak on democracy, rule of law at UM
MISSOULA – Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, who served as the top Republican on the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, wil…
Federal judge blocks suspension of right to carry firearms in public ordered by New Mexico governor
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge has blocked part of a public health order that suspended the right to carry guns in public across New Mexico's largest…
Public Service Commissioner arrested, released, on misdemeanor
Randy Pinocci, a Public Service Commissioner, said he is fighting a July 5 disorderly conduct ticket from a tenant dispute and said his recent arrest at a home…
Escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante has been arrested after 2 weeks on the run in Pennsylvania
POTTSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Escaped murderer Danelo Souza Cavalcante was captured Wednesday after eluding hundreds of searchers for two weeks, a conclusion that reli…
Toll from devastating floods in Libyan city passes 5,100 dead, authorities struggle to get in aid
DERNA, Libya (AP) — Search teams combed streets, wrecked buildings and even the sea for bodies in a devastated eastern Libyan city on Wednesday, where authorit…
Federal pandemic relief money helps Lincoln County commissioners pass balanced budget
The commissioners had to use the last of the American Rescue Plan Act money it had - $800,000 - to help get to a balanced budget.
County planning board to vote on Bigfork subdivision, considers zoning for Lakeside
The county planning board meets at 6 p.m. in the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W. in Kalispell. Recommendations from the planning board are forwarded to…