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Montana voters will be able to register to vote on Election Day, judge rules
A Montana judge has blocked the state from limiting voter registration on Election Day, concluding the move would …
West Glacier Vision Plan offers guide for growth
The heavily traveled Going-to-the-Sun Road serves as the west entrance to Glacier National Park, but it's also West Glacier's main street. It's a conundrum tha…
Law roundup: Sleepy intruder lies down for nap
A man threw cinder blocks through the doors of a business, then curled up into the fetal position inside the doors until the Kalispell Police Department arrived.
Man's trial delayed for 2019 beating death of 5-year-old boy
A Great Falls man's trial for the November 2019 beating death of his 5-year-old son has been delayed and he faces additional charges, Cascade County prosecutors said Monday.
City of Missoula to buy affordable housing apartments
The city of Missoula has an agreement to buy a 21-unit apartment building that provides affordable housing for people living with mental illness or disabilities, the city said Monday.
Rain slows fires, but not a season-ending event
A weekend of wet weather helped crews gain ground on multiple wildfires burning across Northwest Montana, although it was far from a season-ending rain event, …
Parts apparently fell off plane that crashed in Minnesota
Crucial pieces of a single-engine plane piloted by a Nebraska surgeon apparently fell off in flight before it crashed west of Minneapolis, killing him and two …
Billings police investigate fatal shooting, suspect unknown
Police in Billings are investigating a fatal weekend shooting in which a suspect has not been identified, officials said Monday.
It's a fishy world for Somers hatchery manager
In his words, Mark Kornick was "that guy." The one with all the questions, the one who lives for the minutiae.
Kalispell reviewing use of drones, other technology
Kalispell city staff will break down some of the city's most advanced technology at a work session Monday evening with the City Council.
Law roundup: Grandpa lefts to deal with unruly kids
Four subjects were observed “doing all kinds of crazy stuff,” like beating on a stop sign and their own vehicle. The Kalispell Police Department got a hold of them and turned one of them over to his grandparents.
Canada reopens border to vaccinated Americans
The United States last month extended its pandemic restrictions on nonessential travel at the U.S.-Canada land border for at least a month. The announcement ca…
Libby couple, Nebraska surgeon killed in MN plane crash
A relative has identified three people killed in the fiery crash of a small plane in southeastern Minnesota as a surgeon from Omaha, Nebraska, and two of his f…
Official: Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is the busiest in years
Law enforcement officials say the first few days of this year's Sturgis Motorcycle Rally have been among the busiest they've seen.
Drought could bring changes to Montana hunting season
Hunting this fall could be largely shaped by the widespread drought hitting the state this summer, from potential access closures to impacts on wildlife fitnes…
Teacher attempts Glacier's 6 highest peaks in 6 days
On a cold day in February 2020, Noah Couser and a friend were brainstorming how they might spend their summer when an idea emerged: What if they attempted to c…