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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 …
Big music festival strained Whitefish city services
Whitefish felt the impacts of the Under the Big Sky music festival that recently drew thousands of people to the Flathead Valley.
Doctors caution against pilgrimages to radon-filled Montana mines
Twice a year, Brian Tichenor makes the 1,200-mile drive each way from his home in Kansas to a defunct uranium mine in Montana, where he takes an elevator 85 fe…
Weather aids firefighting effort in Northwest Montana
Intermittent light rain this week has helped firefighters gain ground on a few wildfires burning in Northwest Montana.
Union representing Canada border employees votes to strike
The union that represents about 9,000 Canadian Border Service Agency employees has voted in favor of striking, which could affect travel between Canada and the…
Crow Tribe sues federal officer after K-9 latches onto man
A prosecutor for the Crow Tribe accused a federal law enforcement officer of assault, criminal endangerment and negligent endangerment after the officer's police dog allegedly caused extensive injuries to a suspect…
Illinois woman faces charges in Yellowstone bear encounter
An Illinois woman faces criminal charges after she was captured on video being bluff charged by a grizzly bear while she was taking photos in Yellowstone Natio…
Motorcycle accidents prompt plea for awareness
Area motorcyclists are preaching a message of increased awareness and more attentive driving after recent fatal and serious crashes in Northwest Montana.
Law roundup: Lounging deer pulls vanishing act
A woman on Ruddy Duck Drive called the Kalispell Police Department because she reportedly thought a big buck lying in a neighbor’s yard was stuck.
Steve Stanley to replace Dave Stipe on Lake County Commission
Lake County Commissioners Bill Barron and Gale Decker on Wednesday appointed Steve Stanley of St. Ignatius to replace former Commissioner Dave Stipe, who resigned this month for health reasons.
National park overcrowding subject of Senate hearing
Lawmakers and key experts searching for ways to alleviate overcrowding at national parks suggested upgrading smartphone applications for visitors, increasing p…
Weather, lack of resources exacerbate NW Montana fires
Wildfire activity has worsened significantly in recent days across Sanders and Lincoln counties, where a lack of resources and dangerous fire weather have cont…
Health officials issue toxic algae advisory for Hebgen Lake
Health officials have issued a safety advisory for a lake just outside Yellowstone National Park after harmful algal blooms toxic to humans and animals were de…
Sheriff: Boy says he killed father; body found in Wyoming
Investigators found a man dead in Wyoming after a boy allegedly told authorities in Montana he killed his father.
Child sex offender back in jail for alleged parole violation
A man convicted of seeking sex with a 12-year-old girl is locked up in the Flathead County Detention Center after authorities say he violated his probation by …
Free air filters available to those with health conditions
Low-income Flathead Valley residents at risk of serious health problems from wildfire smoke may be eligible to receive portable HEPA air cleaners at no cost.