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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…
Tribal officer shoots, kills suspect after pursuit near Hays
A Fort Belknap tribal police officer shot and killed a suspect who reportedly exhibited a weapon after a weekend pursuit near the town of Hays, the tribe said.
Helena man missing near Polebridge located
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday evening that a Helena man who was reported missing Sunday near Polebridge has been located.
Sheriff: 1 dead in Evergreen shooting
Flathead County law enforcement officers are investigating an apparent homicide Sunday night in Evergreen.
'Unite the Right' rally's planners accused in civil trial
The violence at the white nationalist "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville shocked the nation, with people beaten to the ground, lighted torches thrown a…
Zoltek celebrates 25 years with the Glacier Symphony and Chorale
Maestro John Zoltek has seen a lot of changes and fostered significant growth in the Glacier Symphony and Chorale in the last 25 years as its music director.
Kalispell looks at recreation requirements along Parkline Trail
Ongoing questions regarding the Kalispell Parkline Trail will be the subject of a Kalispell city council work session on Monday evening.
Law roundup: Pedestrian hit by vehicle on Idaho Street
A pedestrian in her 70s was reportedly hit by a Chevy Silverado and was lying on the road on Idaho Street.
After long absence 'dancing birds' return to western Montana
HAMILTON, Mont. (AP) — Sometime in the next few years, some lucky people might witness an annual ritual that disappeared decades ago in western Montana.
Work starts on plant to treat mine wastewater in Belt Creek
BELT, Mont. (AP) — The town of Belt was built on coal.
Whitefish firm named in Barron’s Top 100 list
Stack Financial Management has been ranked No. 36 on Barron’s 2021 “Top 100 Independent Advisors” list.
Horse sense: Whitefish students take the reins in horsemanship class
Filled with anticipation, Whitefish Christian Academy seventh-graders followed horsemanship instructor Chanel Olson and a horse named Hammer, into an outdoor a…
Local small businesses generally less affected by price increases
Independent business owners in the Flathead Valley are reporting less of an impact from the rising cost of goods compared to their larger corporate counterpart…
Kalispell architectural award winners announced
The Cottages at Immanuel Lutheran and Cushing Terrell’s new Main Street building have been honored as the Kalispell Architectural Review Committee’s 2021 award…
New sensory gym caters to children with different abilities
Play place fills a need for fun
Local steinholder continues to dominate sport despite illness
Even Covid could not slow David Sturzen down as he recently won three competitions to keep his three-year winning streak alive.