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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…
Holiday crowds set new skier visit mark at Whitefish Mountain Resort
A cold front delivered just in time for the holiday week rush at Whitefish Mountain Resort, laying down enough powder to notch an all-time single-day visitor r…
Montana Supreme Court upholds AG finding that ballot issue is legally insufficient
The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday sided with Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s previous finding that a proposed ballot initiative aiming to end corporate sp…
US seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwide
President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday sought to assert its control over Venezuelan oil, seizing a pair of sanctioned tankers transporting petrol…
Man faces attempted deliberate homicide charge in alleged rural Columbia Falls road rage incident
A man involved in an apparent road rage incident on Columbia Falls Stage Road Christmas Eve has been charged with attempted deliberate homicide and felony crim…
Law roundup: Whitefish gets rowdy in the new year
People rang in the New Year by tying one on and getting rambunctious on Central Avenue.
Suspect in 2024 Kalispell police chase receives multiple sentences
A man brought up on felony charges after leading Kalispell Police on a chase through the city in November 2024 later earned multiple sentences with the state Department of Corrections.
Whitefish Community Foundation holds meetings about grants
Whitefish Community Foundation will host informational meetings this month for nonprofits interested in learning about 2026 grant program eligibility requirements and the application process.
FVCC’s Culinary Institute of Montana holds Chef’s Table dining experiences
Each exclusive evening features a curated menu that celebrates the diverse flavors and traditions of our country’s culinary landscape.
Columbia Falls School District paid more than $50,000 for elevator parts. The work was never done
The Columbia Falls School District 6 Board in November voted to file a claim against Bluestone Elevator Inc. of Polson for $53,746.
Abell to lead Flathead County commissioners
The three commissioners historically rotate positions at the beginning of each year, selecting a new chair and vice chair during the first meeting in January
Outgoing Kalispell mayor, councilors bid farewell as new leadership takes office
Outgoing Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson on Monday thanked his fellow councilors and the past leaders he shared the dais with during his 12 years in office.
Big Sky Now: How the Bobcats outlasted the Redbirds in an overtime thriller for the FCS National Championship
Host Luke Schmit is joined by Daily Inter Lake sports reporter Jon Allen to immediately break down Montana State’s FCS National Championship victory over Illin…
All eyes on western Montana as 2026 midterms approach
Midterm elections are still months away, but the race for Montana’s western congressional district is already heating up.
Montana’s Congressional delegation praises military action in Venezuela
Members of Montana’s Congressional delegation quickly praised President Donald Trump and the military for the capture Saturday of Venezuelan President Nicolás …
State adopts controversial immigration database to purge voter rolls
State election officials may soon use a controversial U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services database to trim voter registration lists.