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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…
County aims to curb jumping from Flathead River bridges
Flathead County plans to post new signs warning people that jumping from county bridges into the Flathead River is not allowed.
Report scrutinizes pay for inmates deployed to fight Montana wildfires
The Montana Department of Corrections deployed 15 inmates and three correctional officers to help fight a wildfire in the state earlier this month, the DOC said in a news release.
Grizzly killed in self-defense in the Whitefish Range
A pair of men from Whitefish were scouting for hunting season around the Smokey Range Trailhead off Canyon Creek Road on the Flathead National Forest when they stumbled upon an adult bear and a cub in a thick secti…
Law Roundup: Classic car pulled out of Swan River
A restored classic car was pulled out of the Swan River. The owner allegedly called the Kalispell Police Department to report the car stolen, saying the vehicle had broken down at the location Saturday night and he…
Cold rain to bring more drought and wildfire relief to Northwest Montana
Another soaking rain is on track to douse parched Northwest Montana beginning Tuesday night.
Petroleum asphalt remains in Yellowstone River after derailment cleanup
Two months after a railroad bridge collapse sent carloads of hazardous oil products plunging into Montana's Yellowstone River, the cleanup workers are gone and…
Author fishes his way to Montana
Originally from the Midwest, Zucker grew up fishing in Wisconsin and Minnesota with his brother. They would retreat from the south side of Chicago, home for mu…
Kalispell Council to review analysis of Fire Department
The report by consultant Center for Public Safety Management identifies recommendations in operations, staffing and facilities in accordance with industry best…
Law roundup: Mom asks police if she can spank child
A mother allegedly beat her neighbor to the punch in calling the Kalispell Police Department after the neighbor threatened to call officers when she spanked her child. She wanted
Aromatic beauty on display at Somers lavender farm
The family farm, Longview Lavender Farm, located on the north side of Flathead Lake just past Somers, is composed of thousands of plants surrounded by a white …
Federal money secured for second phase of Evergreen’s sidewalks projects
Ranking it as the top transportation alternative project of the year, the state Department of Transportation recently awarded the unincorporated community $999…
Law Roundup: Walking with road rage
After walking in active traffic while drinking a beer near Town Pump and Home Depot, a man started screaming at everyone. The caller said he almost got hit by a car twice, according to the Kalispell Police Departme…
Kalispell boarding house offers affordable rent in community setting
Kalispell’s last remaining boarding house might not look like much, but the building is quietly playing an important role in providing affordable housing to pe…
Law roundup: Thief wants ticket in exchange for wallet
A man reportedly told the Kalispell Police Department that he stole from a store that stole his wallet in an incident about two weeks ago. The man said he left the store when they took his wallet, which he wanted b…
Montana receives $10.4 million gift to state historical center
Gov. Greg Gianforte and Montana Historical Society Director Molly Kruckenberg have jointly announced that Montana native Norm Asbjornson has donated $10.4 million for the construction of the new Montana Heritage Ce…