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Judge lets Flathead Warming Center reopen amid pending lawsuit
A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the Flathead Warming Center can reopen for overnight stays while its lawsui…
21-year-old pedestrian killed near Columbia Falls
A Columbia Falls pedestrian is dead after he was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of U.S. 2 and Montana 40 about 2:07 a.m. Saturday morning.
Columbia Falls High School boosts police presence after threatening email received
The Columbia Falls High School saw an increased law enforcement presence Monday morning after the school received a threatening email late Sunday night.
Authorities arrest suspected leaders of local Pagan Motorcycle Club chapter
Flathead County authorities announced Friday the arrest of two men thought to be leaders of the local chapter of a motorcycle club linked to last month’s brawl…
Hunter who mistook dog for a wolf given deferred sentence
Amber Rose Barnes initially pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals, but struck a deal with prosecutors in time for a Feb. 28 hearing in Flathead County Justice Court.
Kalispell man charged with making threats to kill Sen. Tester
A Kalispell man accused of threatening to injure and murder Montana U.S. Senator Jon Tester was arraigned on Feb. 23 on an indictment, according to information…
County Attorney's Office not pursuing charges in Snowslip Inn shooting
The Flathead County Attorney’s Office will not pursue charges in an April 2022 fatal shooting outside the Snowslip Inn near Essex.
Blizzard conditions target Flathead Valley
Weather forecasters are confident that heavy snowfall will impact all of Northwest Montana beginning Monday.
Former President Jimmy Carter in hospice care
The Carter Center said Saturday that former President Jimmy Carter has entered home hospice care.
Logan Health, Billings Clinic discuss potential deal
Logan Health and Billings Clinic, two of Montana’s largest hospital systems, have opened discussions about uniting as a single health-care organization. Billi…
One facing felony charge after boxing match devolves into general brawl
Authorities took two into custody after a brawl involving members of two motorcycle clubs broke out during a boxing match at Majestic Valley Arena on Saturday …
One arrested after allegedly pulling a gun in downtown Kalispell
Kalispell Police officers responded to the area around the intersection of Main and Center streets about 11:54 a.m. for a report of an assault with a weapon.
Object that invaded Montana airspace downed over Lake Huron
President Joe Biden on Sunday ordered an "unidentified object" shot down with a missile by U.S. fighter jets over Lake Huron, and it was believed to be the sam…
Flathead youth hockey coach facing rape charge in Silver Bow County
The founder of a Flathead Valley youth hockey academy is behind bars and awaiting transport to Silver Bow County to face allegations he raped a child there in …
Man charged in connection with Bigfork double homicide
Derrick James Jackson faces two counts of deliberate homicide in Flathead County District Court and one count each of tampering with or fabricating physical ev…
US may lift protections for Yellowstone, Glacier grizzlies
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration took a first step Friday toward ending federal protections for grizzly bears in the northern Rocky Mountains, w…