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Tribal groups join lawsuit seeking restoration of $127 million in canceled farm grants
In March, the USDA canceled 49 of 50 Increasing Land, Capital and Market Access Program grants designed to support…
Final effort fails to block Montana's mailed ballots
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A final effort to block most Montana counties from mailing general election ballots to active voters was denied Thursday, a day before the ballots are to be mailed.
Bigfork man accused of sexually assaulting teen
A Bigfork man is facing charges he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl numerous times over a one-year period.
North Fork committee scraps zoning appeal
The North Fork Land Use Advisory Committee has withdrawn an appeal it had submitted regarding recent interpretations of North Fork zoning regulations that were made by planning and zoning officials.
Man with machete chases driver
A man wearing a white hoodie and black gloves and carrying a machete allegedly started running after someone who was driving by. The driver told the Kalispell Police Department they were concerned the machete-wield…
A long ride into camp
The ride into the ‘Bob’ began early Sunday morning at Owl Creek Packer’s Roost.
Bullock says no new statewide mandates as case tally rises
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana health officials reported 733 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, again shattering the record for daily cases. The previous record, set on Tuesday, stood at 504 cases.
Fire crews work to protect ranches near Marion
Fire crews from Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and local fire departments worked to contain a wildfire burning near some ranches and …
Body of missing man found near Marias Pass
The body of a man who went missing two weeks ago near Marias Pass has been found.
Montana again shatters daily COVID case record
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana health officials reported 733 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, again shattering the record for daily cases. The previous record, set on Tuesday, stood at 504 cases.
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
Cooney, Gianforte stick to party lines in final debate
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Disagreements between gubernatorial candidates Republican Greg Gianforte and Democrat Mike Cooney were front and center Tuesday during the second and final debate of the race.
SD 3: Candidates zero in on state revenue, taxes
Senate District 3 race
C-Falls, Whitefish seek input on transportation plans
The cities of Columbia Falls and Whitefish are both in the throes of looking at transportation plans and have scheduled public listening sessions this month.
Kalispell finalizes bird feeding ban
The Kalispell City Council officially outlawed feeding wildfowl in city parks during a virtual meeting Monday evening.
Taste test reveals suspicious substance is salt
A man discovered a discarded backpack and turned it into the Columbia Falls Police Department.