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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…
Traps removed after no sign of the grizzly that killed a woman near Yellowstone
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife workers on Tuesday halted their efforts to capture a grizzly bear that killed a woman over the weekend near Yellowstone Nationa…
Major automakers unite to build electric vehicle charging network they say will rival Tesla's
DETROIT (AP) — Seven major automakers say they're joining forces to build a North American electric vehicle charging network that would rival Tesla's and nearl…
Troy Dispatch no longer taking calls for service
Emergency and non-emergency dispatch services for the Troy Area District were transferred to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch on Monday, July 17.
Zinke seeks money for Kalispell infrastructure project
Federal money for community infrastructure projects in Kalispell and on the Blackfeet Reservation may come within the year.
Law roundup: Husband shot by paintball gun
Drama unfolded at Woodland Park when a woman called the Kalispell Police Department to report that her husband was reportedly shot by paintball guns controlled by boys standing on the hill behind the pool.
Judge approves $9M settlement for Blackfeet telecomms customers who alleged discrimination
A federal judge has approved a $9 million class action settlement involving a nonprofit telecommunications co-op that will pay back millions in capital credits to several hundred tribal members of the former Browni…
State Supreme Court races draw early candidates
The first signs of competition in the two races for Montana’s Supreme Court slated for next year are beginning to show.
Revocation of release sought for man awaiting sentencing for drunken wreck
Prosecutors are seeking to revoke the release of a man awaiting sentencing for a negligent vehicular assault charge after he allegedly violated the conditions …
Gianforte requests federal drought relief for Northwest Montana
Gov. Greg Gianforte asked the federal government on Tuesday to designate Northwest Montana as a primary natural disaster area due to drought conditions.
Small fire on the east side of Glacier National Park contained
A wildfire less than a tenth of an acre in size is contained on the east side of Glacier National Park.
Billing Police investigate hate crime after Lyle Lovett band member spots noose
A musician who performs with Lyle Lovett and His Large Band found a noose on a light pole over the weekend, prompting police in Montana's largest city to investigate the case as a possible hate crime.
Crime lab IDs human remains found near Polebridge
Human remains found earlier this month in the wilderness north of Polebridge have been identified by the Montana State Crime Lab.
Biden's dog Commander has bitten Secret Service officers 10 times in four months, records show
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden 's dog Commander bit Secret Service officers at least 10 times between October 2022 and January, including one incident t…
More Montanans lose Medicaid coverage as reevaluations continue
Montana health officials ended Medicaid health insurance coverage for 19,244 people in May, bringing the total number of people removed from the public health …
Seeley-Swan wildfire doubles in size
A wildfire burning northeast of Seeley Lake doubled in size Monday as critical fire weather blasted the region.