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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…
Former Montana revenue director says property tax system ‘rigged,’ ‘broken’
Homeowners and renters in Montana are about to experience the largest property tax increase in history — and it’s by design, said Dan Bucks, former head of the Montana Department of Revenue.
Law Roundup: Yelling match actually just a pair of loud talkers
A caller told the Columbia Falls Police Department that he was angry that a dog bit him and asked about filing a discrimination lawsuit against his neighbor for slamming doors and cabinets.
National Park Services approves Gunsight Lake native trout preservation project
Glacier National Park officials are moving forward with plans to introduce cutthroat and bull trout into Gunsight Lake.
Kalispell City Council reviews downtown banner policy proposal
Kalispell City Council heard the details of a proposed new downtown banner policy at its Monday work session.
In all sheeps and sizes — 4-H and FFA members compete in sheep show at the fair
The Brists, which includes father Rob, mother Tess and children Madison, Emma, Naoli and Garrett, were showing sheep, goats and cows during the Northwest Monta…
Fire destroys Leisure Island home
Five local fire departments and the Montana Department of Natural Resources responded to a fire that destroyed a house on Leisure Island south of Kalispell on Sunday night.
Canadian military mobilizes to help fight wildfires in Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE, Northwest Territories (AP) — Members of the Canadian Armed Forces were set to mobilize in the Northwest Territories on Tuesday, as wildfires threa…
Fire halts operation at Hecla mine in Mullan
MULLAN — Authorities with the Hecla Mining Company are investigating an underground fire that broke out sometime Sunday at the Lucky Friday mine.
Hawaii works to identify 99 confirmed dead after Maui wildfires as teams intensify search
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii officials worked painstakingly to identify the 99 people confirmed killed in wildfires that ravaged Maui and expected to release …
Federal regulators flag ‘concerns’ as Montana cuts Medicaid rolls
Federal regulators are urging Montana health officials to fix shortcomings in the state’s Medicaid redetermination process, expressing “concerns” that the stat…
Assault charge dropped against man investigated in connection with shooting
Judge Amy Eddy dismissed the assault with a weapon case against Jacob Norris without prejudice at the request of prosecutors in late April.
Suspect in high-speed chase sentenced to prison
Judge Robert Allison handed the sentence down to Sean James Edwards in Flathead County District Court on June 8.
Law roundup: These boots were made for walking right out the door
A woman wearing a brown-gray jacket and brown boots was reportedly walking through a store knocking things off shelves and shoving things into her bag before heading to the door where a truck was waiting.
Case dropped against man accused of threatening police
Prosecutors charged Douglas Seward Russell, 72, who does not have an address listed, with felony intimidation following his June 30, 2022 arrest.
Competitors and their pigs hog spotlight in the show ring at the Northwest Montana Fair
Inside the Trade Center, excited children and eager parents awaited the chance to show the pigs they had raised to a judge.