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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…
Trump surrenders to law enforcement in Georgia election case
The booking photo instantly becomes part of the former president's legacy as he confronts criminal charges in four American cities while seeking to reclaim the…
Ridge Fire provides opportunity for research as it burns experimental forest
The lightning-caused Ridge Fire along the Hungry Horse Reservoir is burning in a portion of the Coram Experimental Forest and the Coram Research Natural Area, …
Few hospitalizations result from small uptick in Covid-19 cases
The Flathead City-County Health Department has seen a slight uptick in Covid-19 cases reported to them in the past few months.
Market Livestock Sale hits record of more than $1 million in sales
Nearly 300 animals were sold at the auction on Aug. 19 at the Trade Center at the fairgrounds.
School bells ring in the 2023-24 year next week
Most schools around the valley start the 2023-24 school year next week with some starting in September.
Despite rain stage 2 restrictions continue as crews battle fires
Restrictions are in place for Flathead, Lake, Lincoln and Sanders counties. The restrictions also affect Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservati…
Montana Attorney General argues state’s TikTok ban doesn’t violate First Amendment
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen argued the recently passed law banning TikTok in Montana doesn’t impede the First Amendment or violate commerce regulat…
Lake County: A century old and looking to the next 100 years
Retired District Court Judge Jim Manley reminded an audience of several hundred Saturday that the 1923 election that created Lake County was probably “the firs…
Kalispell man sentenced to federal prison for threatening to kill US Sen. Jon Tester
Kevin Patrick Smith, of Kalispell, pleaded guilty in April to one count of threats to injure and murder a U.S. senator.
Tester asks TSA to delay employee screening rule
Sen. Jon Tester has called on the Transportation Security Administration to delay implementation of new rules that would require airports to physically screen …
Flathead lawmakers lead effort to draft Rosendale for Senate race
A bevy of conservative state lawmakers threw their support behind U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale as the best person to oust incumbent Sen. Jon Tester in 2024 last we…
Hearing could decide fate of house in Glacier
The Flathead Conservation District will hold a hearing Aug. 25 on a home it argues was built illegally on the bank of McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park.
Law roundup: Godzilla returns in ‘Botched Beer Run’
A drunk man in a red truck reportedly went to the store to buy beer. When employees told him they wouldn’t sell it to him because it was after 2 a.m. he put the beer down and left. But it didn’t end there.
Musician draws inspiration, love of music from family
Singer-songwriter Kelly Diane’s lifelong passion for music stems from her rebellious Amish grandfather who decided to pick up a guitar, despite his church’s di…
Volunteer writing coaches sought in Flathead County
Writing Coaches of Montana seeks volunteers to help students in Flathead County public schools improve their writing skills.