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Jury: BNSF Railway contributed to 2 deaths in Montana town where asbestos sickened thousands
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A federal jury on Monday said BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two people who were e…
Glacier drops reservations at Two Medicine, St. Mary entrances for 2024
Glacier National Park’s 2024 reservation system will look different compared to previous years, with vehicle reservations no longer required for the Two Medici…
Clerical mistake causes Kalispell municipal ballot error
The Flathead County Election Department on Tuesday said a clerical error caused an undetermined number of ballots in the Kalispell municipal election to be dis…
Sheriff: Suspect in chase tried to run down deputy
Authorities are holding a Kalispell man on multiple pending charges, including attempted homicide, after he allegedly fled officers in a stolen vehicle on Mond…
Manhunt continues for suspect in Maine mass shooting
At least 16 people were killed Wednesday in shootings in Lewiston, Maine, and the death toll is expected to rise, two law enforcement officials told The Associ…
Mike Johnson, a staunch conservative from Louisiana, is elected House speaker
Republicans eagerly elected Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker Wednesday, elevating a deeply conservative but lesser-known leader to the seat of U.S. power and…
Columbia Falls man booked on negligent homicide charge for allegedly running over ex-wife
Authorities on Wednesday arrested a Columbia Falls man who prosecutors say ran over his ex-wife in Martin City last June and then fled the scene.
Kootenai campground killer sentenced to state prison
Garry Douglas Seaman, 64, appeared in Lincoln County District Court on Thursday and received two 60-year concurrent sentences.
All four Kalispell Public Schools levy requests voted down
Voters rejected four Kalispell Public Schools technology and safety levy requests at the ballot box Tuesday.
Voters reject $33.7M Whitefish School District bond issue
Voters have turned down a $33.7 million bond issue put forward by the Whitefish School District that would have funded an expansion of the high school and its …
Woman survives bear attack along Trail Creek
A 73-year-old woman was hospitalized on Sunday following a bear attack along Trail Creek just west of North Fork Road, state officials say.
ImagineIF Libraries director resigns
Ashley Cummins is leaving her position as ImagineIF Library Director, citing family issues.
Kalispell shooting leaves one man injured, another behind bars
Kalispell Police officers headed to Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply on U.S. 93 South about 4:30 p.m., Sept. 27 for a report of an assault with a weapon, accord…
Polson Police officer arrested for child sex abuse
A Polson Police officer was arrested on a pending charge of sexual abuse of children on Wednesday, department officials say.
Flathead County inks deal on Lower Valley property for septage plant
Flathead County will purchase 36.9 acres in Lower Valley with the intention of developing a regional septage treatment facility on the site.
Missing mountaineer found dead in Glacier National Park
The body of a missing climber was recovered in Glacier National Park on Friday morning, officials said.