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Counting machines add vote of confidence to elections security
The conference room of the Flathead County Elections Department whirred with noise. Volunteers rattled off strings…
Local high school anglers hope to catch trophy at bass fishing nationals
There are two teams headed to Wisconsin to represent Montana in the 14th annual High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship.
Law roundup: Chickens keep flying the coop
Confronted with allegations that her chickens were wandering into a neighbor’s yard, a local poulterer told the Kalispell Police Department she was aware of their happy feet, but at a loss of what to do about it.
SEC, FBI investigating Kapoor, Herald reports
Florida developer Rishi Kapoor is reportedly under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the FBI, the Miami Herald is reporting.
Teachers, parents and education advocates challenge charter school bill
A coalition of teachers, parents and statewide advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging one of two recently passed charter school laws as a violation of the Montana Constitution’s guarantee of e…
Supreme Court preserves law that aims to keep Native American children with tribal families
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved the system that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings …
Gianforte signs state budget, boosting Medicaid reimbursements by hundreds of millions
Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday announced signing the state’s roughly $14.3 billion primary budget bill, creating a roadmap for funding state government for t…
Festival showcases food truck flavors during two-day event
On Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24 the fourth annual Flathead Food Truck Festival makes it possible to try as many bites as possible.
Bigfork woman accused of wielding woodworking tool in attack
A Bigfork woman accused of attacking another woman with a woodworking tool on Monday faces a felony charge in Flathead County District Court.
Three-day classical music festival planned
Mozart at McClaren, formerly known as Festival Amadeus, will offer audiences three days of classical music June 24-25.
Suspects in Somers summertime attack sentenced
The second of two men charged in Flathead County District Court for their roles in an attack in Somers last summer received a suspended sentence last week.
Glacier Park visitors surprised, but delighted by Going-to-the-Sun Road’s early opening
Glacier National Park opened its gates to eager crowds of visitors Tuesday, many surprised they could drive the length of the Going-to-the-Sun Road by mid-June.
Lakeside's Tanner Smith challenges Gianforte for governor
First-term Rep. Tanner Smith of Lakeside is challenging Gov. Greg Gianforte for the governor’s mansion in 2024, taking aim at what he describes as the decay of…
Law roundup: Naked man spotted in the wild
A naked man was seen roaming the Emery Bay Campground on Hungry Horse Reservoir.
Bail revocation sought for man arrested in Justice Center standoff
“I just see a sea of red flags here,” said Judge Robert Allison following arguments Wednesday surrounding the possible revocation of bail for a 75-year-old man…
Montana man sent to prison for LGBTQ hate crime
A southwestern Montana man has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison after being convicted of a hate crime and firearms charges for threatening a woman …