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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Montana gun bill would allow concealed carry at universities
HELENA, Mont (AP) — A new bill under consideration in the Montana House would relax restrictions on guns in the state by allowing concealed carrying of firearms on college campuses.
Montana lawmakers condemn Capitol chaos
Montana lawmakers react to supporters of President Donald Trump occupying the U.S. Capitol complex Wednesday as Congress began to tally electoral votes.
Panel explores pandemic impacts on Montana public schools
HELENA — As the spring semester dawns across Montana’s public school system, students and educators are continuing to grapple with challenges created by the CO…
Report details how to combat invasion of feral pigs
Invasive species councils in Montana and Washington are working in tandem to prevent hoards of feral pigs from crossing the Canadian border into the western United States — an invasion experts say would greatly imp…
COVID-19: Health officer says Flathead County 'not out of the woods' yet
Even though the number of local COVID-19 cases is dropping, Flathead County won't be "out of the woods" until the daily number of lab-tested cases is 30 to 35 …
Barefoot man draws attention at gas station
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Whitefish to require masks after Gianforte rescinds mandate
Montana's new governor says he will rescind a statewide mask mandate aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, but people will still be required to don face cov…
Gianforte sets guidelines for lifting mask mandate
Montana's governor said he will lift the statewide mask mandate put in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus after more vulnerable people receive vacc…
Rosendale says he will oppose Electoral College vote
HELENA (AP) — Montana's lone member of the U.S. House said Tuesday he will join other Republican lawmakers in opposing the certification of presidential electo…
Inauguration prayer shifts into election criticism
HELENA (AP) — A prayer given before the inauguration of Montana's state auditor shifted from asking for wisdom, discernment and integrity into criticism about the November elections and a wish that President Donald…
Montana legislature begins session amid dueling protests
HELENA (AP) — The 67th session of the Montana Legislature began Monday with dueling protests outside the Capitol over pandemic directives, as Republican leader…
Longtime detention officer has been mentor to many
He’s had nicknames such as “Shotgun,” “Mad Dog” and “Shakedown.”
Glacier Park offers six fee-free days this year
Glacier Park is waiving entrance fee on six days in 2021.
Whitefish OKs contract to provide rural fire service
The Whitefish City Council has approved an agreement with the Whitefish Fire Service Area for continued fire service.
Polson native a rising force in cycling world
Polson native Gabriel Shipley’s ascent to pro cycling’s biggest stages shows no signs of slowing.