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Jeffrey Serio found guilty of running over and killing man with his car
A jury on Wednesday evening found suspected murderer Jeffrey Serio guilty of purposefully running over Maurice “Mo…
Decomposed bodies found in Lake Blaine home
Investigators are working to determine the causes of death of two men found inside a residence in the Lake Blaine area.
Judge blocks vaccine mandate for health care workers
A federal judge in Louisiana on Tuesday issued a ruling blocking the Biden administration's mandate requiring millions of health care workers nationwide be vac…
Bergen ignites Griz, who snap 4-game skid against Cats
Cam Humphrey’s 74-yard touchdown pass to Junior Bergen set the tone for the Montana Grizzlies, who went on to soundly beat Montana State 29-10 in the 120th Cat…
Montana denies rival Montana State, wins 29-10
Kevin Macias kicked five field goals, Montana scored a touchdown on the second play of the game, and the Grizzlies beat in-state rival Montana State 29-10 in front of a record home crowd on Saturday in the 120th Br…
Kyle Rittenhouse cleared of all charges in Kenosha shootings
Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges Friday after pleading self-defense in the deadly Kenosha shootings that became a flashpoint in the nation's debat…
Blacktail Ski Area sold to Washington resort company
Washington-based Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort on Thursday announced it has purchased the Blacktail Mountain Ski Area in Lakeside.
Damaging winds knock out power to Northwest Montana
More than 10,000 Flathead Electric Cooperative members were without power overnight Monday into Tuesday morning as damaging winds battered the region.
Fatal house fire being investigated for arson
Two men died in a massive house fire Sunday near Columbia Falls that is now being investigated by an arson team.
Kalispell warrant arrest draws big police response
Local law enforcement converged on the North Meridian Road area of Kalispell on Thursday evening while officers attempted to make a warrant arrest on a wanted person, authorities said.
Election results: Johnson re-elected Kalispell mayor; Whitefish renews resort tax
Mark Johnson easily secured a third term as Kalispell mayor with a decisive victory Tuesday.
Alleged killer pleads not guilty in shooting outside Fuel Fitness
A transient man charged with murder in the alleged shooting death of the manager of Fuel Fitness in Kalispell last month pleaded not guilty Thursday morning in…
Authorities ID Evergreen shooting victim
Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting Sunday night in Evergreen.
Sheriff: 1 dead in Evergreen shooting
Flathead County law enforcement officers are investigating an apparent homicide Sunday night in Evergreen.
Crews fighting wildfire in Patrick Creek area south of Kalispell
Crews responded early Monday morning to an 8-acre wildfire in the Patrick Creek area south of Kalispell, and a pre-evacuation notice for nearby homes has been …
Authorities ID man's remains found in Flathead River
Authorities have identified the human remains found in the Flathead River on Sept. 6 as Justin David Icard, 32, who went missing three years ago.