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Inmate accused of stabbing officer in foiled jailbreak
An inmate allegedly stabbed a Flathead County Detention Center officer with a pencil in early May, launching an il…
MSU poll shows major races close in Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana State University on Wednesday released the results of its Treasure State poll weighing Montana attitudes for the 2020 general election set for Nov 3.
First day of the hunt
Traveling and resting were over, it was time to hunt! Our guides asked us if we were excited and we all said we were. But our enthusiasm may have been dulled …
Woman doesn’t know who ‘they’ are
law roundup
Postal Service agrees to reverse service changes
HELENA (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service agreed Wednesday to reverse changes that slowed mail service nationwide, settling a lawsuit filed by Montana Gov. Steve B…
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.
Transient charged with allegedly using bear spray on baby
A transient man is behind bars after he allegedly used bear spray on a family of four during a recent incident at a Kalispell residence.
Senate high stakes spur astronomical spending in Montana
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Political groups fighting for control of the U.S. Senate have poured more than $118 million into the contest between Montana's Democrati…
Bigfork teen to become one of nation’s first female Eagle Scouts
Bigfork teen Gabrielle Thorsen is making history as she is set to become one of the nation’s first female Eagle Scouts – a prestigious achievement attained by …
Flathead man with long rap sheet pleads to gun assault
When Conor Larkin McLean was just 18 years old, he pleaded guilty to felony witness tampering in Flathead County District Court in 2001.
Voters once again asked to financially support 911 center
For the third time in six years, Flathead County voters are being asked to support a ballot measure to help fund the ongoing need for equipment upgrades at the…
Attitude doesn’t get campers far
Two men chose the wrong parking lot to camp out in, when a property manager allegedly asked them to pack up their tents and leave, but instead, they gave the manager an attitude, so he asked Kalispell Police Depart…
Daines, Bullock contrast on gun rights
Falkor Defense owner Jason Sonju is nervous about how the upcoming election will affect his Kalispell-based company.
Montana man sentenced to 100 years after double killing
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A 29-year-old Montana man was sentenced to 100 years in prison in the killing of two people during an armed, drug-related confrontation in 2018.
Montana man pleads guilty to killing girlfriend in 2018
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — A southwest Montana man has pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend in 2018, reportedly during a fight after they had used meth and alcohol, court records said.
Bullock offers resources for COVID mandate enforcement
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Gov. Steve Bullock announced Tuesday he would provide resources to local counties to increase enforcement of coronavirus related restrictions, including a statewide mask mandate, as Montana exp…