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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…
Blacktail Mountain thinning project approved over endangered species concerns
Officials are moving forward with plans to thin a section of forest surrounding powerlines near Blacktail Mountain despite findings that the project would adve…
Flathead Valley gears up for major airport, road and path projects in 2026
Whitefish will see its largest road reconstruction project yet next year. Columbia Falls will eventually have a shared-use path connecting the city. Kalispell'…
Glacier Nordic athletes give biathlon a shot with laser rifles
Sometimes, after an especially demanding winter workout, panting with a pounding heart rate, it can be difficult to unlatch boot buckles or dig car keys out of…
A mysterious fedora, a thieving cat and other stories that made us smile in 2025
Even the most dedicated doomscrollers smile once in a while. Here's a look back at some of the Associated Press stories that captured attention around the worl…
Good news: Behind the scenes of some of the most uplifting stories of 2025
It was one of the year's biggest stories — the selection of the first American pope — and an Associated Press journalist was interviewing the pope's brother at…
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led — for the first time — by an American pope.
Photos of moments of joy brought to life by AP photojournalists in 2025
The joy of being there, of prayer and play, a dance in a bomb shelter, a kiss in a flood and a hug in the mud, kids rolling tires and scooting among the ruins …
Law roundup: Police find no leads on shady situation
Fallen window shades prompted one person to contact the police. Officers found nothing suspicious in the apartment.
Missing snowboarder found safe in survival cabin near Big Mountain
A snowboarder who went missing on the slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort was found safe on Christmas Day after taking shelter in a survival cabin on the backs…
Missoula man killed in Libby crash; Marion man among 3 dead in fatal I-90 wreck
Law enforcement did urge motorists to slow down to poor road conditions.
Headlines: Body cam video released, Lincoln County flood recovery begins, and tribal election results.
Body cam footage of Whitefish police officer shows quick call to border patrol, three incumbents lose seats on CSKT Tribal Council, and assessment on flood-dam…
Kick off 2026 with First Day Hike Expedition and contest
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks invites the public to kick off the new year with a fun adventure during the First Day Hike Expedition and contest in Northwest…
Challenges ahead as Glacier unveils new vehicle management system, foreign-visitor fees and construction projects in 2026
The park received 2.95 million visitors between January and September of this year.
Bigfork's Preston Lowe appointed to Flathead Electric board
Preston Lowe of Bigfork has been appointed to serve on Flathead Electric Cooperative’s board of trustees.
Roundup for Safety provides safety support to projects
Wildtorium, a new interactive children’s museum in Kalispell, received $750 for personal protective equipment (PPE) and first aid supplies.