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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
Montana State Hospital tallies high rates of falls, chemical restraints and staff vacancies
The Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs, the state’s only public adult psychiatric facility, is continuing to see high staff vacancies, budget deficits, and shortfalls in health and safety standards more than a …
Upset man allegedly pulled knife on casino employees
Prosecutors brought Tyler Jay Walter, 38, on counts of assault with a weapon and tampering with evidence following his Aug. 5 arrest.
Boosting overnight staffing a priority for Kalispell Police chief following audit
Increasing overnight staffing levels as recommended in a recent audit of the Kalispell Police Department is a priority for new Chief Jordan Venezio.
Man injured by grizzly bear while working in Wyoming forest
LANDER, Wyo. (AP) — A man working in a remote Wyoming forest was injured in a surprise encounter with a grizzly bear and flown to a hospital for treatment, state officials said.
Evacuation order lifted for Niarada Fire as rain slows growth
Some residents under evacuation orders were allowed to return home Monday after fire crews made progress on containing the Niarada Fire west of Elmo thanks to …
Motorcyclist from Kalispell killed in wreck near Belgrade
The man was riding a Yamaha motorcycle eastbound along Frontage Road in Gallatin County about 10:13 p.m., Aug. 6 when the truck pulled out in front of him from Thorpe Road while taking a right turn, according to a …
Always on the run and loving it
She admits she has always struggled with sitting still.
Whitefish City Council considers putting resort tax change on ballot
Whitefish City Council on Monday will decide whether to place a measure before voters in the fall that would direct a portion of resort tax dollars toward comm…
Glacier Institute nears fundraising goal to restore Big Creek facility
The Glacier Institute is $200,000 away from reaching its $1.7 million goal to restore the Big Creek Outdoor Education Center.
Law Roundup: Grocery shopping makes for thirsty work
Unable to wait until her grocery shopping trip was complete, a woman wearing green camo leggings was openly drinking alcohol, store management reported to Kalispell Police Department.
Kalispell City Council to vote on water rate hike
The Kalispell City Council will vote Monday on a proposed water rate increase.
Cooler weather slows growth on Ridge Fire
Growth slowed on a wildfire near Martin City over the weekend with cooler and more humid weather moving into the region.
Mega Millions players spurned again as jackpot climbs to $1.55 billion
Another Mega Millions drawing, another night without a jackpot winner.
Northwest Montana farmers respond to extreme drought
Northwest Montana agricultural producers are adapting this summer as they deal with the most extreme drought that the region has experienced in more than 20 ye…
Montana Kayak Academy teaches art of riding the river
“The world would be a better place if everyone kayaked,” Dave Meyers says.