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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…
Citizens group forms to oppose Mountain Gateway project
A new nonprofit group called Flathead Families for Responsible Growth has formed in response to the proposed Mountain Gateway development at the base of Big Mo…
Law roundup: Woman’s only emergency is melting ice cream
A woman on Second Avenue allegedly told the Columbia Falls Police Department she was eating an ice cream bar and didn’t have an emergency when she called 911 because her power went out.
Bigfork Senior Center on track for upgraded facility
The Bigfork Senior Center is relocating with the goal of being able to offer more programming and accessibility to patrons.
After-school group helps teens push pause to reflect and connect
The Undaunted Collective is seeking middle and high school students from around the valley to join the new after-school program, which meets in Kalispell and Bigfork.
Dedication party set Sunday for Tunnel Vision murals
Rails to Trails of Northwest Montana and KALICO Art Center will host a viewing and dedication party at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, for the Tunnel Vision mural pro…
Law roundup: Prophesier wants to have a conversation
A former employee told the Kalispell Police Department he “would like to speak to someone about the hell that’s about to break loose.”
Feds sue Libby Nazi sympathizer to collect $9.9M fine
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing a Nazi sympathizer living in Libby in an effort to collect a $9.9 million fine from the Federal Communications Commission after he plagued various parts of the country with r…
Blackfeet Nation celebrates life of Chief Earl Old Person
The Blackfeet Nation honored Chief Earl Old Person with a weeklong memorial, ending with a funeral service Friday in the Browning High School gym.
Professor resigns amid probe into posts on women, Muslims
A University of Montana professor who was placed on administrative leave while the university investigated blog posts about his religious beliefs that maligned…
Gianforte asks for Biden to halt Afghan resettlements
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte is calling on President Joe Biden to halt all Afghan resettlement to Montana after an Afghan man was charged with sexual assault in…
Dems seek investigation of AG's possible 'abuse of power'
Democratic leaders in the Montana Legislature are asking for an investigation into whether the attorney general abused his power by sending a Montana Highway P…
Williams nominated to lead US Fish and Wildlife Service
Martha Williams, the former director of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, was nominated Thursday by President Joe Biden to lead the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Ronan man dies in traffic crash on U.S. 93
A Ronan man is dead and two others were injured after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 93 near St. Ignatius Thursday night.
Trainer draws on centuries-old techniques to help horses
April Crissman and her in-laws, Toni and Jim Connors of St. Ignatius, worked with several trainers to help with one of their horses that was unrideable and cow…
Whitefish voters to decide extension of resort tax
In the Nov. 2 election, Whitefish voters will decide whether to extend the city's 3% resort tax, along with approving a slight shift in how the funds are spent.