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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…
Montana governor lifts statewide mask mandate
Montana's statewide mask mandate that had been in place since July was lifted Friday by Gov. Greg Gianforte. But some cities and counties are keeping local mas…
New documentary spotlights UM coach Selvig and Lady Griz
The University of Montana women’s basketball documentary ”The House That Rob Built,” co-directed by Jonathan Cipiti and UM alum Megan Harrington will be availa…
Freestyle Ski Team reflects on 25 years of getting big air
When the Whitefish Freestyle Ski Team first hit the slopes more than a quarter century ago, most of the current team members were years away from being born.
Nurturing Center remains a vital child-care resource during pandemic
As families and providers wait to see what will happen with child-care funding in President Joe Biden’s proposed coronavirus relief plan, The Nurturing Center …
North Valley Food Bank names new director
Originally from Germany, Sophie Albert holds a master's degree in disaster management from the University of Copenhagen and has "extensive nonprofit experience…
Kalispell man accused assaulting woman, stealing her vehicle
A Kalispell man is accused of breaking a woman’s arm and then stealing her vehicle.
Law roundup: Landlady’s complaint far from civil
A landlady called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office about a disagreement with tenants that she apparently had reported to law enforcement many times before, even though it was, in fact, a civil issue.
County administrator to stay 2 more months
Mike Pence, 72, who has managed the operations of the county government since 2005, now is scheduled to work his last day on May 31.
Whitefish ski resort will continue with masking requirement
Face coverings will continue to be required at Whitefish Mountain Resort, even as Gov. Greg Gianforte lifts the statewide mask mandate on Friday.
Libby man dies in U.S. 2 crash
A 57-year-old Libby man has died after driving off U.S. 2 and crashing early Thursday morning.
Interior Department removes roadblocks for public land purchases
The department has reversed a Trump administration order that threatened to hamstring federal land acquisitions.
Cocaine bust at Montana’s Sweetgrass border crossing
An estimated 240 pounds of cocaine was seized Jan. 30 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Sweetgrass Port of Entry in Montana, the agency announc…
Whitefish man dies in traffic wreck
A 63-year-old Whitefish man died Tuesday night after sustaining serious injuries in a crash northwest of Kalispell.
Valley temperatures to plummet overnight
Meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Missoula predict low temperatures in the Flathead Valley will dip to about minus 15 on Thursday night, with e…
Kalispell plans to combine stormwater, rec facilities
The city of Kalispell is poised to begin construction this spring on a stormwater detention facility that also would be used for recreation.