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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…
Hours reduced for Flathead Valley domestic violence helpline
The Flathead Valley’s shelter for victims of domestic and sexual violence is reducing the hours of its telephone Helpline due to a shortage of volunteers.
Bigfork cafe focuses on organic and vegan food
When Jenny and Chris Evans first opened Max’s in 2019, they never foresaw the transition into a full-scale cafe. For a year, the 800-square-foot building was a…
Law roundup: Man apparently trigger happy with bear spray
Man apparently trigger happy with bear spray
Audit: Kalispell Police needs 5 additional officers
A public safety management consultant has recommended that the Kalispell Police Department hire five additional full-time officers, as well as invest in their …
Gym patron recounts gunfight with fitness center shooter
Jurors heard Tuesday from the man credited with subduing accused Fuel Fitness shooter Jonathan Douglas Shaw following a gunfight in the Kalispell fitness cente…
Missing Whitefish mushroom picker found alive in Canada
According to a press release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Clifford Persons was picking mushrooms with a friend in an area about 11 1/2 miles east …
U.S. Attorney: Billings, Helena, Great Falls top cities for fentanyl
Billings, Helena and Great Falls are top hotspots for drug trafficking of fentanyl, while Missoula falls in second, U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana Jesse Laslovich said Monday at a public forum.
Montana labor commissioner resigns following DUI arrest
Montana Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Laurie Esau resigned Monday, a day after she was arrested in Missoula on a misdemeanor charge of driving …
Anger grows over property appraisals, but officials say tax bills will likely be lower
Richard Hopkins was one of more than 100 residents to pack a hotel convention center here on Monday to voice frustration over property appraisal notices from t…
Zinke presses for improved visitor experience during Glacier tour
Congressman Ryan Zinke and members of the House Appropriations Committee made several stops throughout Northwest Montana last week to better understand local t…
Tester hears veterans' concerns about the VA during Kalispell meeting
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester took in local veterans’ concerns about the Department of Veterans Affairs during a roundtable discussion in Kalispell on Friday.
Kalispell Planning Board to review subdivision, parking lot project
The Kalispell Planning Board on Tuesday will discuss major subdivision approval for Pioneer Estates, a proposed 22-lot residential subdivision.
Law roundup: Fireworks don’t go over well with neighbors
Revelers trying to extend the Fourth of July festivities beyond the holiday kept the Kalispell Police Department busy after dark.
Trial of accused fitness center shooter gets underway
Prosecutors alleged Monday that accused murderer Jonathan Douglas Shaw made plain his intent to kill just moments before he shot Matthew Hurley dead in the par…
Montana Democrat Monica Tranel seeks rematch against Zinke
Montana Democrat Monica Tranel announced Monday she is seeking her party's nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke in next year's election, after sufferin…