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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…
Community band holds Fourth of July concert
The Flathead Valley Community Band will present “An American Celebration” concert on Tuesday, July 4, in Kalispell’s Depot Park.
Mountain Climber bus system to reintroduce fares
The Mountain Climber, Flathead County’s public bus system, will reintroduce $1 fares for rides after more than three years of delivering free transportation.
Whitefish City Council approves $49.3M preliminary budget
The Whitefish City Council approved the preliminary fiscal year 2024 budget at its meeting in June after two work sessions to review and discuss it.
Dick Erb: “Brilliant, humble and inclusive”
Moiese Valley rancher Dick Erb brought a wise and generous spirit to life’s challenges – whether it was fine-tuning the sprinklers in his hay fields, helping s…
The Supreme Court rules for a designer who doesn't want to make wedding websites for gay couples
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a defeat for gay rights, the Supreme Court's conservative majority ruled Friday that a Christian graphic artist who wants to design weddin…
The Supreme Court rejects Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loans
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student lo…
Health clinic in Montana Superfund town faces penalties for false asbestos claims
MISSOULA (AP) — A health clinic in a Montana town plagued by deadly asbestos contamination faces millions of dollars in penalties — and potential bankruptcy — …
Flathead auto students complete decades-long Model A build
When Flathead High School automotive students realized the 1928 Ford Model A was finally completed after decades went into building it was a moment of exciteme…
Flathead speech and debate earns top awards at nationals
Flathead High School Speech and Debate recently competed at nationals in Arizona with two individuals taking second and fourth place and the team-earned 2023 S…
Entries being accepted for fair competitions
The 2023 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo is now accepting online entries for 4-H/FFA and open class competitions.
Law roundup: The dog ate my curtains
Officers with the Columbia Falls Police Department dealt with a case of mistaken identity allegedly involving a pair of rambunctious dogs.
Suspect in attempted high school break-in given three-year sentence
The Whitefish man arrested in January for trying to break into Columbia Falls High School earned a three-year sentence with the state Department of Corrections…
County preliminary budget shows increase due to spending ARPA funds
The commissioners approved a budget total of $126.8 million in expenditures.
Parking dispute leads to felony charge
A man who allegedly flashed a handgun during a parking dispute at a North Kalispell shopping plaza earlier this month faces one count of assault with a weapon …
Man accused of threatening children with gun in Woodland Park
A 28-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly threatening a group of kids in Woodland Park with a handgun earlier this month.