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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…
Western Bee Supplies cited, fined for OSHA violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Western Bee Supplies in Polson and its staffing contractor, LC Staffing Service, for a range of violations, and assessed a collective $264,478 in proposed…
Skier dies after falling into tree well at Bridger Bowl
BOZEMAN (AP) — A 21-year-old skier died after falling into a tree well at a ski resort northwest of Bozeman, officials with Bridger Bowl Ski Area said.
Searchers recover bodies of 2 fishermen from Marias River
MISSOULA (AP) — Divers have recovered the bodies of two Missoula County men who had been missing in the Marias River in since last week, the Toole County sheriff's office said.
Bill would invalidate Whitefish mask ordinance
Sponsored by Rep. Jedediah Hinkle, R-Belgrade, the bill would prohibit local governments from compelling businesses to turn away customers who don't comply wit…
Study puts numbers to hard winter for Whitefish lodging
Recent statistics compiled by the Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau give insight into lodging trends for the 2020-2021 ski season, and the numbers aren’…
Law roundup: Woman suspicious of lurking creepy man
A creepy man was lurking around Cedar Drive in Kalispell and leaning on fences as if he was casing homes.
Lakeside teen joins inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts
Lakeside teen joins first female Eagle Scouts
Lawmakers revive bill targeting medical care for trans kids
HELENA (AP) — The Montana House will again consider a bill that would limit gender-confirming medical care for transgender minors, after lawmakers voted Tuesday to allow the bill to be introduced despite a similar …
Valley fire crews battle blaze south of Whitefish
Firefighters from five companies battled a house fire Monday night south of Whitefish on Bear Trail near the Midway Mini Mart on U.S. 93.
New program will help citizen-led groups monitor water quality
A new program, offered through the Flathead Lake Biological Station, will support citizen-led watershed groups with their water monitoring efforts
Montana bill would designate antifa as domestic terrorism
HELENA (AP) — Montana lawmakers are considering a bill that would designate antifa as a domestic terrorism group, despite no evidence of antifa activities in t…
Deaths highlight once-in-a-decade Rockies avalanche danger
DENVER (AP) — The deaths of two Colorado men caught in avalanches and a third in Montana over the frigid Presidents Day weekend show how backcountry skiers and…
Bison largely remaining within the boundaries of Yellowstone
BOZEMAN (AP) — Bison have largely stayed in Yellowstone National Park and avoided being captured by park officials or killed by hunters this winter, officials said.
Kalispell Public Schools set calendar for 2021-22
Kalispell Public Schools has finalized the 2021-22 school calendar.
Foy’s Lake interchange construction to start March 1
The Montana Department of Transportation expects to begin construction of the new Foy’s Lake Road Interchange on the U.S. 93 bypass on March 1.