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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Law Roundup: Call me maybe, or maybe not
A caller took a rude tone with dispatchers with the Kalispell Police Department while haranguing them about an apparently ongoing civil case. She called them white trash, which dispatchers took offense at and asked…
Lakeside missionary group coordinating relief efforts in Ukraine
YWAM's LaDawn Dyck can't wait to get back to Ukraine to help her friends there, but for now she will do what she can from Montana.
Bigfork Water and Sewer candidate has history of long legal battle with district
A candidate for the Bigfork Water and Sewer District Board has waged a lengthy legal battle with the utility, but says the dispute spurred him to campaign for a seat on the panel.
Website doesn't reflect court ruling on voter registration
Montana's Secretary of State's office has yet to update its website to reflect the reinstatement of Election Day voter registration, more than three weeks afte…
Signature gathering can continue on property tax initiative
A state judge has ruled a new law that requires Montana's attorney general to warn voters if a proposed ballot initiative would hurt businesses does not apply to ballot measures that would amend the state constitut…
U.S. economy shrinks, threats loom, but growth likely to last
The U.S. economy shrank in the first three months of the year, and faces threats from high inflation and rising interest rates, yet economists foresee a return…
Whitefish man arrested following police chase, standoff
Authorities report that a Whitefish man is behind bars following a police chase and armed standoff Wednesday evening in the Halfmoon area near Columbia Falls.
Whitefish school board candidate defends threatening email
A Whitefish School Board trustee candidate is standing behind a profanity-laced email she sent to the school board last year in which she says the board is ful…
Caretaker arrested after allegedly planning to steal from dementia patient
A Columbia Falls caretaker who planned to steal from his elderly dementia patient was foiled by a surveillance camera, prosecutors say.
U.S. News ranks Whitefish in top three Montana high schools
Whitefish High School ranked third among its peers in the state this year, according to a U.S. News & World report.
Council seeks more information before moving on traffic calming policy
After discussing the draft policy on traffic calming measures during its work session meeting, Council asked city staff for additional information before moving forward. One area of concern from Council and the pub…
Poll: Older people fret less about aging in place
WASHINGTON (AP) — The older you are, the less you fret about aging in your own home or community.
Law roundup: Retrievers unwelcome visit not a golden moment
A golden retriever allegedly bared its teeth at a Bigfork woman when she got home.
Authorities identify victim in Snow Slip Inn shooting
Authorities identified Jeremy McKenzie as the 36-year-old man killed in an alleged shooting at the Snow Slip Inn near Essex on April 16, saying he died after a fight with another man.
Bio station director Jim Elser joins National Academy of Sciences
After a two-year pandemic delay, researcher Jim Elser finally will attend his official induction ceremony for the National Academy of Sciences during the NAS A…