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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…
Columbia Falls legislator drafts bill to ban children from attending drag shows
The draft bill, known as LC1471, is the creation of Rep. Braxton Mitchell, R-Columbia Falls, and is one of several affecting the LGBTQ+ community expected to go before the 2023 Legislature, which begins on Jan. 2.
Skiers stranded after Whitefish Mountain Resort chairlift breaks down
Whitefish Mountain Resort’s Chair 1, otherwise known as “Big Mountain Express,” broke down Wednesday, leaving skiers stranded for several hours as crews evacuated them chair by chair.
Kalispell addiction treatment facility under scrutiny
A Montana addiction clinic’s plan to give people with substance use disorders as much as $1,966.50 in gift cards and vouchers to follow its treatment program is raising questions about the use of financial incentiv…
Low income developments in the Flathead aim to ease housing squeeze
Finding housing in the Flathead Valley has become an uphill battle for many, but amidst the seemingly never ending supply of luxury homes, a few developers and…
John Konzen Court dedicated at Troy Activity Center
In honor of his work, the court inside the Troy Activity Center will be known as John Konzen Court.
Police chase leads to arrest of wanted man
According to Trooper Laramie Stefani, the pursuit began near Browning on U.S. 2 for Richard Mongan, 51, of Kalispell.
Longtime Glacier National Park ranger dies at 102
Lyle Ruterbories, a longtime ranger and one of the oldest rangers ever in the National Park Service, died on Dec. 13.
Sentencing for woman behind alleged fundraising fraud pushed back again
Amy Elizabeth Glanville, 47, of Kalispell was expected to receive her sentence for felony theft Dec. 15.
Whitefish neighborhood approaches city with road issues
The condition of the roads in The Lakes neighborhood has spurred the residents to bring the situation to the attention of the Whitefish City Council.
Gianforte appeals BLM decision regarding bison grazing on federal, state land
The Gianforte administration has appealed the Bureau of Land Management’s decision to grant a 10-year grazing permit to American Prairie, the Bozeman-based organization dedicated to preserving prairie land and rest…
Wicked weather leads to delays, cancellations at Glacier Park International Airport
A combination of icy runway conditions and low visibility led to delays and the cancellation of flights in and out of Glacier Park International Airport on Sunday and Monday during the busy holiday travel period.
Evergreen Fire Department kept busy over the holidays
Evergreen Fire Rescue saw a busy holiday season, responding to multiple blazes including one on Christmas Eve and two on Monday.
Law Roundup: Plow scrapes by with car parts
A snow plow allegedly scraped the side of a vehicle detaching the mirror and door handle.
Montana 35 closed from Bigfork to Polson following rockslides
Following rockslides Tuesday afternoon, officials closed portions of Montana 35 between Polson and Bigfork and urged drivers to reroute along U.S. 93.
Rain creates ‘downright dangerous’ avalanche conditions
Heavy rain falling on fresh snow is causing very dangerous avalanche conditions in the Northwest Montana backcountry.