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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…
State seeks to quell concerns over spike in property tax estimations
An audible groan could be heard among the roughly 300 in attendance at a meeting in Kalispell on Wednesday when state officials said they weren’t able to provi…
Planning board approves subdivision, parking lot
The board also approved a request from Casa Mexico restaurant for a conditional use permit for the construction of a parking lot at their 1741 Airport Road location.
Jury delivers guilty verdict in Kalispell fitness center shooting trial
A jury found Jonathan Douglas Shaw guilty Thursday of deliberate homicide in the 2021 shooting death of a gym employee outside of Fuel Fitness in Kalispell.
Human remains discovered in woods north of Polebridge
Human remains were found in the wilderness north of Polebridge on Thursday, according to the Flathead County Sheriff's Office.
US inflation hits its lowest point since early 2021
The inflation figure the government reported Wednesday was down sharply from a 4% annual rate in May, though still above the Federal Reserve's 2% target.
Earth sizzled to a global heat record in June
An already warming Earth steamed to its hottest June on record, smashing the old global mark by nearly a quarter of a degree (0.13 degrees Celsius), with globa…
Going-to-the-Sun Road construction moves to nighttime only schedule
Construction work on Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road is now only during night and early morning hours to avoid summer traffic.
Law Roundup: Nosey neighbors learn campers remain legal
The owner of a truck reported the vehicle was struck while parked at a local supermarket.
ImagineIF trustee votes for state commission to leave library association due to “Marxist leadership”
ImagineIF board trustee Carmen Cuthbertson joined other State Library Commission members in voting for the Montana State Library to leave the American Library Association, an organization that provides resources an…
Downtown Kalispell businesses look at program aimed at reducing homelessness
Members of the Kalispell Business Improvement District board on Tuesday discussed starting a charitable fund to reduce homelessness, as well as training downtown business employees in mental health de-escalation te…
Murder suspect testifies in fitness center shooting case
Accused killer Jonathan Douglas Shaw took the witness stand Wednesday, describing himself as responding to an imminent threat when he shot and killed unarmed F…
Gianforte urges decision on plan to raise Flathead Lake level
Gov. Greg Gianforte expressed frustration Wednesday after a water management team failed to make an immediate recommendation on a plan to release water from Hu…
Vandals hit Foy's Lake dock, restrooms
Local authorities are investigating vandalism at a Kalispell area park that occurred Tuesday evening.
Columbia Falls property rezone goes before county planning board for vote
The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday is set to vote on a request for a zone change for 12 acres in Columbia Heights.
Historical group hosts presentation on Conrad Mansion
The presentation is sponsored by the Northwest Montana Posse of Westerners, a local history group.