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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…
Former Troy cop pleads not guilty to grooming teen for sex
A former Troy Police officer accused of grooming a local teen for sex appeared Monday in Lincoln County District Court.
Montana State raising funds to help Spirit of the West marching band attend Jan. 5 national championship game
BOZEMAN — Montana State University is raising funds to offset costs for the Spirit of the West marching band to accompany the Bobcats as they play for the FCS …
Lakeshore violation landslides into petition for stronger regulations
A group of Flathead County citizens is petitioning for stronger lake and lakeshore protections amongst the rekindling of a decades old debate of the jurisdicti…
River Edge Pavilion earns top architecture award
The Montana chapter of the American Institute of Architects is involved in numerous community outreach programs and initiatives that allow architects to give b…
Law roundup: The name is Bond, James Bond
A man showed up at the Kalispell Police Department asking to speak with an officer but refused to give a reason for the request.
Population boom stretches Sanders County Sheriff's Office thin
Montana, the Big Sky Country, is known for its majestic mountains, swift-running creeks and wide-open spaces.
Grizzly deaths in greater Yellowstone reaches record level in 2025
In Yellowstone National Park and areas just outside the park, at least 72 grizzly bears died in 2025, mostly at the hands of humans.
Big Sky Now: FCS Championship preview Bobcats v. Redbirds
The FCS National Championship is finally here, and the Big Sky Now panel breaks down everything surrounding Montana State vs Illinois State in Nashville on Mon…
Man, boy dead after car hit by Amtrak train near Browning
A 43-year-old man and a 7-year-old boy from Browning were killed Tuesday after their vehicle was struck by an Amtrak passenger train.
Law roundup: Cops called on Cousin Eddie
Irked at the sight of a camper full of people near the fence to their backyard, a homeowner lodged an anonymous complaint online with the Kalispell Police Department
Big Sky Now: Former Bobcat Rylan Ortt breaks down MSU's championship run
On this episode of Big Sky Now, Luke Schmit sits down with Ortt to break down Montana State’s dominant postseason run — including the Cat–Griz showdown in Boze…
One critically injured after fire engulfs mill on Helena Flats Road
One man is in critical condition after suffering severe burn injuries in a fire that ripped through a 30,000-square-foot lumbermill northeast of Kalispell on T…
Entertaining: Shows and concerts make for a busy year ahead in Northwest Montana
Between world-famous comedians and Grammy-winning artists — the options just keep coming in 2026.
Construction of new Flathead County jail slated to begin in the new year
The construction project is in the design phase, said County Administrator Pete Melnick. Martel Construction and Elevatus Architect were hired by the county to…
Heated words over firewood sparks fight in Lincoln County
Two Lincoln County men are facing felony assault charges after a fight last month sparked by firewood.