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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…
Officials monitor potential mine waste exposure following Libby-area floods
State officials warn that harmful mine material may have been released during the catastrophic floods that washed through parts of Lincoln County in early Dece…
Convicted of running over his ex-wife, Kenneth Floyd seeks new trial
Lawyers for Kenneth James Floyd are seeking his acquittal and a new trial after he was convicted in November of running over and killing his ex-wife in 2023.
Law roundup: Sneaky tenant allegedly steals shoes
A woman reportedly called the Kalispell Police Department, then yelled at someone, and, returning to the phone, told the dispatcher a “crackhead” stole her package.
Montana minimum wage increases to $10.85
With the start of the new year, Montanans on the lowest end of the pay scale will get a small boost as the state’s mandatory minimum wage increase goes into effect.
Headlines: Flathead Lake full after December deluge, record crowds on ski hill and Christmas Eve road rage incident
December deluge fills Flathead Lake, crowds set records at Whitefish Mountain Resort, U.S. citizen gets probation for trying to smuggle in British husband and …
Market split: Price for less expensive homes dips in the Flathead Valley
The year-over-year change in housing prices didn’t show any disparity, but the last six months revealed a split in price trends. Houses worth under $1 million …
Protesters arrested for blocking Border Patrol vehicle in Whitefish eye plea deal
The protesters charged for allegedly blocking a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle in Whitefish last year are hammering out a plea deal with prosecutors.
Whitefish Mountain Resort evacuates skiers after lift breakdown
Skiers were evacuated from the Chair 1 Big Mountain Express lift at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Friday morning following a mechanical failure, according to re…
Bigfork man sentenced to 46 months in prison following cyberstalking charges
A Bigfork man who threatened and harassed his victim through text messages was sentenced Wednesday to 46 months in prison, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.
Law roundup: Homeowner worries pranks will snowball into property damage
Two boys, or punks, as a caller referred to them, were reportedly throwing snowballs at their house and other houses. The homeowner told the Whitefish Police Department that they were worried they would break a win…
Man arrested for attacking fast food workers, deputies later sentenced to care of state Health Department
Prosecutors brought David Michael Miller, 39, up on felony counts of criminal mischief and assault on a peace officer as well as a misdemeanor resisting arrest charge following the June 30, 2023 confrontation outsi…
Rare leucistic loon the bird of a lifetime for Whitefish photographer
What is the best shot?
New Libby mayor, councilors sworn in
Most of the members are relatively new to the job - something Taylor pointed out following his election to mayor.
Arraignment of suspected would-be kidnapper delayed over mental health concerns
A judge postponed Thursday the arraignment of the man accused of trying to kidnap a woman at a Flathead Valley gas station last month after he was deemed unfit…
PHOTOS: Vigil held in Kalispell following fatal shooting by ICE agent in Minneapolis
Around 60 people gathered for a candlelight vigil in Kalispell's Depot Park and a walk down Main Street on Thursday to rally for justice for Renee Good, the wo…