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Home Instead provides comfort and security for seniors needing at-home care
Home Instead is a global network of independently owned franchises that started in 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Accused killer's bail reduction rejected by Supreme Court
An accused killer’s latest attempt to have his $25 million bail lowered has been rejected by the Montana Supreme Court.
Tranel visits with creamery owners on campaign trail
U.S. House candidate Democrat Monica Tranel visited with Kalispell Kreamery owners to ask about their needs as a small, local dairy farm while on the campaign …
Hunter survives grizzly bear attack in Montana
A nearly 700-pound grizzly bear charged out of thick brush southeast of Glacier National Park, attacking and injuring a bird hunter before the man shot the ani…
Fresh air: Glacier's fall colors attract local artists group
Fall colors are nearing at their prime along U.S. 2 east of West Glacier.
Law Roundup: Who was that masked man?
The masked man was last seen heading down an alleyway and responding officers turned up no one matching the description.
Glacier National Park saw fewer visitors in August
Visitation in Glacier National Park continued its downward trend in August as the park saw nearly 21,000 fewer visitors in the month than it did a year ago.
Dogs abandoned near Doris Creek up for adoption
Several of the dogs left abandoned up the Hungry Horse Reservoir a few weeks ago are now up for adoption.
Threats phoned into Libby schools deemed unfounded
Police are investigating threatening phone calls made to the Libby Elementary School and the Libby Middle High School late Wednesday morning.
Library commission OKs new logo with minor color changes
The commission that oversees the Montana State Library voted Wednesday to accept a new logo with colors pulled from the state flag after one commissioner criti…
Alex Jones ordered to pay $965 million for Sandy Hook lies
Jurors ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Wednesday to pay nearly $1 billion to Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims' relatives and an FBI agen…
Idaho nuclear waste treatment plant could start in December
A nuclear waste treatment plant in eastern Idaho designed to treat 900,000 gallons (3.4 million liters) of sodium-bearing, radioactive waste that has had numer…
6 wolves poisoned in northeast Washington, reward offered
Six wolves found dead this year in northeast Washington were poisoned and a reward is being offered for tips leading to a conviction in the case, officials sai…
Accused of assault, Kalispell man pleads guilty to drunk driving
Donald Douglas Houtonen, 35, entered the guilty plea to driving under the influence, fourth or subsequent offense, on Sept. 26 after reaching a deal with prosecutors.
Man accused of threatening inn staff, deputies sentenced
Judge Robert Allison critiqued the agreement between prosecutors and Kyle Ross Burglund, 41, as he handed down his sentences late last month, describing them a…
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS State library staff gave more than $240K in bonuses that didn’t meet state guidelines, auditors say
The Montana State Library System awarded more than $244,000 in bonuses to staff that was contrary to state law because auditors said the basis for the awards was not clearly outlined.