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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…
Bullock extends stay-at-home order until April 24
Gov. Steve Bullock issued a directive on Tuesday extending statewide stay-at-home orders for at least two more weeks.
Evidence of community spread emerges in Flathead County
Community spread of the coronavirus has officially been documented in Flathead County, according to a Tuesday press release from the Flathead City-County Health Department.
Whitefish prohibits guests for lodging facilities, vacation rentals
Whitefish on Sunday became the first city in Montana to prohibit guests from staying at lodging facilities and vacation rentals in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Weyerhaeuser closing Evergreen plant for a week
Weyerhaeuser closing Evergreen plywood plant for a week
Idaho earthquake felt in Flathead
A strong earthquake in Central Idaho on Tuesday evening was felt all across Western Montana, including the Flathead Valley.
Montana’s COVID death toll hits four
As of Monday morning, four people in Montana have died from coronavirus — an announcement that comes as the number of positive cases has surpassed 170 individuals statewide and hospitals battle equipment shortages.
Trump adds 30 days to distancing guidelines as virus spreads
President Donald Trump is extending the voluntary national shutdown for a month as sickness and death from the coronavirus pandemic rise in the U.S. The initia…
Glacier Park closes to visitors
Glacier National Park will be closed to visitors until further notice beginning Friday evening in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lincoln County man is first COVID-19 fatality in Montana
G. Scott Tomlin said he was not able to speak to his 77-year-old father, Jim Tomlin, in his final days, a reality that made the loss of his father to COVID-19 especially painful.
First COVID-19 death reported in Montana
Montana recorded its first coronavirus-related death on Thursday, according to Gov. Steve Bullock’s Office.
Bullock issues statewide stay-at-home order
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock issues statewide stay-at-home order to 1 million residents to fight coronavirus spread
Bullock extends mandatory closures until April 10
Gov. Steve Bullock announced he was extending directives on closures of schools, bars and restaurants until at least April 10 during a press conference on Tuesday.
Woman, police exchange gunfire in Bigfork
Shots fired in Bigfork after deputies locate driver of stolen vehicle
Two more in county test positive for coronavirus
Two additional individuals have tested positive for coronavirus in Flathead County, according to a press release sent Monday afternoon from the Flathead City-County Health Department.
Details emerge about local positive COVID-19 cases
One physician with Kalispell Regional Healthcare and an Illinois resident are currently in self-isolation in Flathead County after testing positive for coronavirus on Friday, according to local health-care leaders.