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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 …
Libby golf club announces potential land sale
The Cabinet View Golf Club is closing in on a land deal that would allow it to partially repay the city of Libby for an outstanding loan, officials say.
Winterland revises plans for film fest, tech summit
Winterland revises plans for film fest, tech summit
Montana House advances budget amid cuts to social services
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana House voted Monday against increasing funding for a suicide prevention program, even after a Democratic lawmaker testified that her 24-year-old grandson died by suicide last week.
Montana lawmakers target local COVID rules from all angles
Since the start of Montana's legislative session, Republican state lawmakers have considered a variety of novel ways to limit how local governments can to the …
Montana governor gets warning in killing of Yellowstone wolf
BILLINGS (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte received a warning from wildlife officials after killing a radio-collared wolf near Yellowstone National Park witho…
Police in Livingston identify victims in murder-suicide
LIVINGSTON, Mont. (AP) — Police have released the names of two Livingston men who died in an apparent murder-suicide over the weekend.
Colorado suspect got assault weapon 6 days before shooting
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The suspect accused of opening fire inside a crowded Colorado supermarket was a 21-year-old man who purchased an assault weapon less than…
New plan IDs asbestos control for Libby railroad corridor
New plan identifies asbestos control measures for railway corridor in Libby
Kalispell man accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend
A Kalispell man was arrested and jailed after an alleged violent assault involving his ex-girlfriend.
Sewer project could cost unexpected $6 million
Rehab project could cost unexpected $6 million
Local clinic hours will expand to meet vaccine demand
Flathead City-County Health Department to expand clinic hours to meet vaccine demand
Yellowstone seeks comment on telecommunications proposal
BILLINGS (AP) — Officials at Yellowstone National Park are seeking public comment on an environmental assessment to consider replacing the park's aging telecom…
New easement south of Kalispell to benefit migratory birds, waterfowl
A new conservation easement south of Kalispell aims to benefit migratory birds, waterfowl
Northwest Montana career criminal goes to prison
An area man with a criminal record spanning at least 17 years and involving several counties in Montana was sentenced recently in Flathead County District Cour…
Law roundup: Man wants his money back from casino
A man at a casino allegedly put money into a machine and started playing when he was told someone else was using it and an employee asked him to leave.