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Montana voters will be able to register to vote on Election Day, judge rules
A Montana judge has blocked the state from limiting voter registration on Election Day, concluding the move would …
Orphaned Montana cubs find home with Pittsburgh billionaire
What happens to orphaned bear cubs rescued from the wilds of Montana?
Author details connection to wilderness in adventure memoir
In his most recent book, “My Wilderness Life,” John Fraley chronicles his life as he goes through college and begins his career.
Montana to consider extending postpartum Medicaid coverage
Lawmakers in several conservative-led states — including Montana, Wyoming, Missouri, and Mississippi — are expected to consider proposals to provide a year of continuous health coverage to new mothers enrolled in M…
Law roundup: Man takes a stab at robbing store
A man with tattooed knuckles, a goatee, black boots and a big camo backpack reportedly stole lighters and other items without paying. Someone said they had also seen him with a samurai sword.
Retired sportscaster recalls colorful memories in new book
Peanuts and Cracker Jack, rally hats, the roar of the crowd.
Convicted rapist given suspended sentence
Flathead County District Judge Dan Wilson handed down a suspended 20-year sentence to admitted rapist Elton Jones on Dec. 8 and ordered him to undergo sexual o…
Inquiry launched into Libby Police Department after mass resignations
Three Libby Police officers quit the force Nov. 21, and Chief Scott Kessel has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an inquiry into the resignations.
County Commissioners: West Glacier should incorporate
In a 2-1 vote, Flathead County Commissioners voted against approval of the West Glacier Vision plan late last month.
4 local students nominated for military academies
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester has nominated four Flathead County st
Federal prosecutors: Charlo man admits to illegally killing grizzly
A Charlo man admitted in federal court Dec. 9 to illegally killing a grizzly bear in 2018.
Deep snow marks Whitefish Mountain Resort season opener
The powder was deep and the stoke was high as Whitefish Mountain resort kicked off its 75th anniversary ski season Thursday.
North Valley Music School’s campaign for new building receives donations
North Valley Music School has received two $100,000 gifts from two donors for the construction of the new music school and campus in Whitefish.
Class AA speech find success during busy competition weekend
The Glacier High School speech and debate team brought home the hardware at the City of Gold Tournament at Helena Capital High School and the Tournament of Champions at Carroll College Dec. 2-3.
Columbia Falls wins Frenchtown Invitational speech tourney.
The Columbia Falls High School speech and debate team topped the competition at the Frenchtown Invitational Dec. 3.
Whitefish Schools hold meeting on future high school expansion
Recommendations from the district’s 2021 Long Range Facility Plan identified significant growth and critical needs of the high school as the top priority.