General News
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PHOTOS: Flathead, Glacier class of 2026 graduation ceremonies
Photos from Flathead and Glacier high schools' graduation ceremonies held Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.
Sheriff: Structures lost in wildfire near Bozeman
Evacuation orders were issued Saturday for some residents near Bozeman due to a dangerous wildfire in the Bridger Mountains just outside of town.
2 grizzly bears killed after conflicts near Yellowstone
Wildlife officials in Montana have said two grizzly bears were killed this week after entering an occupied tent and an recreational vehicle storage compartment near Yellowstone National Park.
Flathead student to compete in national science competition
Kalispell student Keanu Ng made the cut as one of the top 300 students competing in the Broadcom MASTERS.
Flathead Reservation to open Sept. 8 for non-resident recreation
The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribal Council has announced non-resident recreation restrictions will be lifted on the Flathead Indian Reservation starting Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Kila man pleads guilty to 2017 Christmas Eve rape
A Kila man accused of a vicious rape and assault of a woman on Christmas Eve 2017 has pleaded guilty.
Cane can’t hold back angry elder
The Kalispell Police Department received a call about a man who walks with a cane, who threatened to “bash the clerk’s head in” at a business.
Police exonerated in war veteran shooting
A jury ruled two Kalispell Police Department officers were not at fault in the shooting of a man in his home in January 2016.
Whitefish care facility sees sixth COVID death
A total of six individuals associated with Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center have now died from COVID-19-related issues as the facility faces what the Flathead City-County Health Department described in a Fr…
Labor Day: Record heat followed by wind, snow
Northwest Montana is poised for a wild week of extreme weather. Near-record heat and dangerously dry conditions over the weekend will give way to raw, winter-like weather beginning Labor Day.
Gov's office: Blocking all-mail voting would 'inject chaos'
Granting the Trump campaign's request to block a plan to allow Montana counties to conduct all-mail elections in November would "inject chaos into the election," the governor's office said Friday.
Governor issues fire emergency order
Gov. Steve Bullock on Thursday evening issued an executive order declaring a state of fire emergency due to extremely hazardous wildland fire conditions throughout Montana.
Whitefish proposes emergency order to require permits for rallies
Whitefish City Council on Tuesday will consider an emergency ordinance prohibiting organized gatherings and demonstrations without a special event permit betwe…
Glacier Park advises Labor Day visitors to be prepared
During the Labor Day holiday weekend, Glacier National Park visitors are encouraged to plan ahead, prepare for crowds in the popular park areas and expect shifting weather conditions.
COVID-19 case reported at Columbia Falls High School
Four days into the school year, Columbia Falls School District is dealing with its first case of COVID-19.
Campfires spark 2 blazes on area islands
The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is asking for people to keep a close eye on their campfires this Labor Day weekend after two wildland fires were caused by out of control campfires Thursday.