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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Expanding drought leaves western U.S. scrambling for water
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Tumbleweeds drift along the Rio Grande as sand bars within its banks widen. Smoke from distant wildfires and dust kicked up by intense…
North Valley bear manager ready to hit the woods, neighborhoods
Justine Vallieres was recently named the new Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wildlife conflict management specialist to fill the role of longtime grizzly bear…
UM’s Kyiyo Pow Wow Set for April 22-23
MISSOULA – One of the nation’s oldest student-run powwows and a beloved University of Montana tradition, the Kyiyo Pow Wow, will be held on campus Friday, April 22, through Saturday, April 23, in the Adams Center. …
Kalispell planning board recommends senior housing complex
The Kalispell Planning Board voted Tuesday to recommend a senior affordable housing complex proposal adjacent to the Gateway Community Center.
Law Roundup: Speeding drivers cause consternation
Law Roundup: Speeding drivers cause consternation
Bigfork Water and Sewer candidate forum
Meet the candidates forum for the Bigfork Water and Sewer District and Bigfork School District no. 38 at a candidates forum starting at 5:30 p.m. April 21, in the Ark Building, 8559 Montana 35. Public invited.
Employers at job fair hope to attract workers with opportunities to grow
More than 100 employers gathered at Northwest Montana Job and Opportunity Fair Thursday looking to reach potential employees in a competitive job market.
Two bird flu cases confirmed in U.S. zoos as virus spreads
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Two cases of bird flu have been confirmed in U.S. zoos, but officials said they won't order widespread euthanasia of zoo birds the way they …
Daily Montanan, Montana Federation of Public Employees, sue Board of Public Ed
The Daily Montanan and Montana Federation of Public Employees are asking the Lewis and Clark County District Court to void a decision by the Board of Public Education, arguing it was made without proper public noti…
Couple found dead as wildfire destroys New Mexico homes
The remains of a New Mexico couple were found near their burned home as a wind-driven wildfire charred more than 200 residences on the edge of a mountain commu…
Closures due to blizzard remain in effect in North Dakota
Record snowfall from a spring blizzard is shutting down government offices, schools and some businesses for a third day in North Dakota.
MSU to hold listening session regarding proposal to name Gianforte Hall
BOZEMAN – Montana State University will hold a public listening session on a proposal to name a new $50 million building to house the MSU Gianforte School of Computing as Gianforte Hall.
UM’s Baucus Institute to host John Kerry for climate panel
MISSOULA – John Kerry, the first U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, will be in conversation with Max Baucus, former Montana senator and U.S. ambassador to China, on Thursday, April 21, at the University o…
Four allegedly would-be burglars plead not guilty
The quartet accused of breaking into the wrong home last month pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary charges in Flathead County District Court on Wednesday.
Kalispell man pleads not guilty to rape charge
A Kalispell man accused of a 2019 rape pleaded not guilty to sexual intercourse without consent in Flathead County District Court on Wednesday.