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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 …
Growth concerns loom over Evergreen sewer proposal
The Evergreen Water and Sewer District wants to move the boundary of its service area in order to serve potential new developments and grow its customer base. …
New theater company reimagines classics in relatable way
When thinking of classic theater such as Shakespeare’s many works or the ancient Greek dramas of Euripides and Sophocles, the idea of it can seem archaic and e…
Senior living complex to be built in Libby
The American Covenant Senior Housing Foundation on Monday announced plans to build a senior retirement home in Libby that will be operated by Immanuel Lutheran Communities.
Browning woman sentenced to 8 years for fatal stabbing
Danielle Marie Marceau, also known as Danielle Marie Comesatnight, 35, of Browning, was sentenced last week to 97 months in federal prison for fatally stabbing another individual during an argument.
Law roundup: Swimmers get soaked, but not in the pool
People at the designated tent area for a swim meet in Columbia Falls got soaked when the sprinkler system was activated.
Montana state senator pleads guilty to obstructing officer
A Montana state senator pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor charge of obstructing a peace officer after a late-night traffic stop in May during which he thr…
State launches online dashboard for Montana wildfires
A new online dashboard contains detailed information about wildfires burning across Montana.
Body of missing teen found in Kootenai River
Searchers have found the body of a 17-year-old boy who fell into the Kootenai River nearly two weeks ago.
Air quality alert issued as smoke lingers above Montana
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality alert Monday for a large swath of western and south central Montana as smoke from local and regional fires continues to blanket the state.
4 dead, 2 children hurt in Montana head-on collision
Four people have been killed and two children injured in a head-on collision on Interstate 90 in western Montana.
Kalispell records 2nd hottest July
Last month will go down as one of the hottest and driest Julys on record for Kalispell.
Evacuation orders remain in place for Boulder Fire
Evacuation orders remained in place Monday for residents displaced by a wildfire burning in the Mission Mountains along the east shore of Flathead Lake.
Extreme Tactical develops loyal customer base
Noah McConnell, owner and operator of Extreme Tactical in Evergreen, knows his customers well.
Flathead River access in Evergreen a beloved sanctuary
The Old Steel Bridge Fishing Access Site has long been a popular spot for Evergreen locals to enjoy the river.
Interest high in The Woodlands condo community
At 80 years old, developer Curtis Lund knows firsthand what it takes to live comfortably as a senior in the Flathead Valley.