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Tribal groups join lawsuit seeking restoration of $127 million in canceled farm grants
In March, the USDA canceled 49 of 50 Increasing Land, Capital and Market Access Program grants designed to support…
Law roundup: Ex’s ‘positive vibes’ not so positive
A woman’s ex-husband, who was wearing a sweatshirt that read “positive vibes,” allegedly hit and kicked her minivan and began following her.
Abell to serve as chair of the county commission
Historically the three commissioners rotate through the spot taking turns serving as the chairperson.
Evergreen chamber tops bell ringing competition
The Evergreen Chamber of Commerce topped the Salvation Army red kettle bell ringing competition on Dec. 1 by bringing in a whopping $3,727.92 for the day.
McCarthy fails in marathon votes for speaker, House adjourns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unable to elect Republican leader Kevin McCarthy as the new House speaker Tuesday, the Republicans adjourned for the day in disarray as the p…
County board looks at home-based businesses
The board of adjustment meets at 6 p.m. in the second floor conference room of the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W. in Kalispell.
Prosecutors: Father injured newborn in drunken spat
Joseph Richard Riggs, 38, remains in the county jail on the felony charge with bail set at $25,000.
Law roundup: Back-alley neutering goes wrong
A woman alleged her neighbor tried to neuter her cat after it went missing for a day and returned home with a protruding testicle injury.
Former lawmaker in discussions with Montana Public Service Commission for director position
Brad Tschida, a Republican from Missoula, said he has not accepted an offer, but he is weighing several factors.
2024 contest comes into view with hurdles for both parties
Republicans and Democrats are being forced to confront critical questions about the people and policies they want to represent them as the next election season…
Budget, abortion and housing emerge as key issues in state Legislature
As Montana’s 68th Legislature gets underway, members appear poised to address regulations surrounding abortion, the state’s housing crisis and a massive budget…
2 killed in New Year's Eve avalanches in Montana, Colorado
COOKE CITY, Mont. (AP) — Two people were killed in New Year's Eve avalanches in Montana and Colorado after heavy snow blanketed much of the West.
Idaho slayings suspect's family voices sympathy for victims
Relatives of a man arrested in Pennsylvania in the slayings of four University of Idaho students expressed sympathy for the victims' families but also vowed to…
Moscow says Ukrainian rocket strike kills 63 Russian troops
Russia's defense ministry says 63 of its soldiers have been killed by a Ukrainian strike on a facility in the eastern Donetsk region where military personnel w…
Tens of thousands view Benedict XVI's body at Vatican
Tens of thousands of people have filed by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's body as it lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica. Many of the first viewers on Monday we…
Whitefish Council looks at mortgage for golf course remodel
Council meets on Tuesday because of the New Year holiday. City Council meets at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall, 418 E. Second St.