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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…
Evacuation order lifted for Niarada Fire as rain slows growth
Some residents under evacuation orders were allowed to return home Monday after fire crews made progress on containing the Niarada Fire west of Elmo thanks to …
Motorcyclist from Kalispell killed in wreck near Belgrade
The man was riding a Yamaha motorcycle eastbound along Frontage Road in Gallatin County about 10:13 p.m., Aug. 6 when the truck pulled out in front of him from Thorpe Road while taking a right turn, according to a …
Always on the run and loving it
She admits she has always struggled with sitting still.
Whitefish City Council considers putting resort tax change on ballot
Whitefish City Council on Monday will decide whether to place a measure before voters in the fall that would direct a portion of resort tax dollars toward comm…
Glacier Institute nears fundraising goal to restore Big Creek facility
The Glacier Institute is $200,000 away from reaching its $1.7 million goal to restore the Big Creek Outdoor Education Center.
Law Roundup: Grocery shopping makes for thirsty work
Unable to wait until her grocery shopping trip was complete, a woman wearing green camo leggings was openly drinking alcohol, store management reported to Kalispell Police Department.
Kalispell City Council to vote on water rate hike
The Kalispell City Council will vote Monday on a proposed water rate increase.
Cooler weather slows growth on Ridge Fire
Growth slowed on a wildfire near Martin City over the weekend with cooler and more humid weather moving into the region.
Mega Millions players spurned again as jackpot climbs to $1.55 billion
Another Mega Millions drawing, another night without a jackpot winner.
Northwest Montana farmers respond to extreme drought
Northwest Montana agricultural producers are adapting this summer as they deal with the most extreme drought that the region has experienced in more than 20 ye…
Montana Kayak Academy teaches art of riding the river
“The world would be a better place if everyone kayaked,” Dave Meyers says.
Law Roundup: Man screaming for a ride asked to move on
Waiting on a ride to Polson at a gas station, managers asked for the Kalispell Police Department to have the man moved along after he could be heard screaming from inside the establishment.
Prosecutors in Lincoln County push for higher wages
The Lincoln County Attorney's Office is pushing for higher wages for its employees, citing the growth in cases and retention struggles.
Polson to revisit annexation proposal spurred by casino project
The Polson City Commission on Monday will revisit a proposal for the municipality to annex nearly 80 acres of land belonging to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and located west of the Polson bridge.
Two injured after car goes off edge of Going-to-the-Sun Road
Two people suffered injuries after a car drove off the edge of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park on Thursday.