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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…
Brisendine goal gives Glacier its first state soccer title
Taylor Brisendine got Glacier’s first goal of the season and then its last — she one-timed a pass just before halftime and the Wolfpack made it stand up Thursd…
Fifth Flathead County business sued over COVID noncompliance
A fifth Flathead County business has been sued by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services for allegedly violating COVID-19 mandates that require business employees and patrons to wear facial cove…
Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, with Republicans overpowering Democrats to inst…
State sues 4 Flathead businesses over lack of COVID protocols
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has lodged complaints against four Flathead County businesses alleging the entities violated COVID-19 directives by failing to ensure employees and patrons…
Authorities investigate suspicious death at hot springs
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman Tuesday night in Hot Springs.
Health Board backs away from tighter COVID restrictions
In a split 5-3 vote Thursday, the Flathead City-County Board of Health opted to scrap plans for a Health Officer Order that would have put more restrictions on…
Alpine sections of Sun Road close for season
Due to continued winter weather, the alpine sections of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park will remain closed for the season.
MHSA pushes start of winter sports back to January
HELENA – The Montana High School Association decided Tuesday to move the start of winter sports for state high schools into January, with practices beginning D…
Tighter restrictions proposed as Flathead COVID numbers climb
In response to a dramatic increase in Flathead County COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks, the county Board of Health on Thursday will consider a proposal f…
Montana coronavirus death toll rises to over 200
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana reported more than 700 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday and has topped 200 deaths since the pandemic began in mid-March. An increasing number of cases in the state's most popul…
As COVID-19 cases climb, commissioners say mask wearing should be a choice
Two additional COVID-19-related deaths were confirmed on Thursday, bringing the county’s total to 23 fatalities, 15 of which are associated with residential care facilities.
Wildfire near Elmo grows to 470 acres
Fire crews were working to suppress a grass fire that began Wednesday evening 4 miles west of Elmo
Crews battle wildfire near Marion
State fire crews were called to a wildfire at Hubbart Reservoir south of Marion on Tuesday.
One dead following Monday crash in Kalispell
Authorities are investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred Monday morning in Kalispell.
Trump says he's leaving hospital for White House, feels good
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he's leaving the military hospital where he has been treated for COVID-19 and will continue his recover…