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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…
Man charged with insurance fraud did business in Kalispell
The Montana Office of the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance has filed criminal charges against Mark Anthony Biegler, alleging four counts of criminal insurance fraud and five counts of theft of insurance pre…
No timeline for return to full passenger rail service
Despite Whitefish’s heritage as a town built around the railroad, the future is uncertain for passenger rail service.
Law roundup: Unauthorized food delivery halted
A Missouri woman’s Panera Bread account was reportedly hacked and someone in Kalispell was getting an unauthorized delivery. The woman provided the delivery address to the Kalispell Police Department in hopes they …
Flathead sportsmen's groups team up to support youth shooting
Flathead County 4-H Shooting Sports members have been teaching youth how to shoot and handle weapons safely...
Man arrested after C-Falls elementary school threat
A local man has been arrested after threatening a local elementary school Tuesday.
Governor signs liability shield, intends to lift mask rule
Saying he will lift a statewide mask requirement later this week, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill Wednesday intended to protect businesses and health…
Biden orders sanctions against Myanmar after military coup
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered new sanctions against the military regime in Myanmar, taking action after the military this month st…
AP-NORC poll: A third of US adults skeptical of COVID shots
NEW YORK (AP) — About 1 in 3 Americans say they definitely or probably won't get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new poll that some experts say is discour…
Democrats: Trump 'inciter in chief' of Capitol attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's second impeachment trial is starting, an undertaking like no other in U.S. history. The defeated former president stands charg…
4-year-old Montana boy dies of injuries in murder-suicide
ST. REGIS, Mont. (AP) — A 4-year-old Montana boy died Tuesday of injuries suffered when his father shot him last weekend, Mineral County officials said.
Wyoming coal mine in Powder River Basin will stop operations
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming coal mine says it will shut down, making it the second mine in the Powder River Basin to announce this year that it's closing.
Former health officer earns award for work with schools
Tamalee Robinson, the former public health officer for the Flathead County City-County Health Department, recently was awarded the 2021 Friends in Education Award by the Montana Association of Elementary and Middle…
Kalispell man with violent past accused of family assault
A violent incident among family members has left a Kalispell man with a violent past locked up in the local jail.
Filing underway for school board elections
The filing deadline for people interested in becoming a school board trustee candidate is approaching.
Law roundup: Man insists he owns the road
A very aggressive Columbia Falls man allegedly kept screaming “I own this road,” and “I’ll come back out with a gun,” to a woman over an incident involving a dog running loose and getting into things. The woman saw…