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Montana voters will be able to register to vote on Election Day, judge rules
A Montana judge has blocked the state from limiting voter registration on Election Day, concluding the move would …
Hunter who mistook dog for a wolf given deferred sentence
Amber Rose Barnes initially pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals, but struck a deal with prosecutors in time for a Feb. 28 hearing in Flathead County Justice Court.
China dismisses FBI statement on COVID-19 lab leak theory
BEIJING (AP) — For the second day in a row, China on Wednesday dismissed U.S. suggestions that the COVID-19 pandemic may have been triggered by a virus that le…
12-week abortion ban and other restrictions surge through House committee
Republican lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee greenlit bills to ban most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, add reporting requirements for medicati…
Bullying, tax breaks and ‘alien’ ballots: bills pass House hurdle as transmittal closes in
A bill that would give a tax break to top earners in the state looks likely to land on Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk soon.
Kila fourth-grader places in Energy Share art contest
An award ceremony was held at Kila School honoring Kannin Crawford on Feb. 24.
Whitefish firefighter steps up to a challenge for cancer fundraiser
The annual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Firefighter Stairclimb attracts 2,000 volunteer, career and retired firefighters from across the country and around …
Eureka woman pleads not guilty to assault with a weapon charge
Chelsie Marie Morrison, 33, was arraigned Feb. 23 before Judge Danni Coffman on a single felony count of assault with a weapon.
Montana Indian Child Welfare Act passes key House vote
A legislative bill that would solidify protections for Native American children in Montana has gained support from the state’s House of Representatives, which approved the bill during its second reading Monday afte…
Bill banning vaccinated blood donations would ‘decimate’ blood supply, opponents say
A bill to ban donors who have received the COVID-19 vaccination from giving blood will “decimate” blood supply in Montana and leave patients at risk of even death, said opponents of House Bill 645.
Man convicted of armed holdup gets 40 years in prison
A jury found Grant Alan West, 38, guilty of felony robbery, aggravated kidnapping and criminal possession of dangerous drugs in Flathead County District Court …
Law roundup: Gym patron not working out
The behavior of a male gym member left other patrons feeling uncomfortable, prompting an employee to contact the Columbia Falls Police Department.
Kalispell man accused of threatening Tester remains behind bars
Federal Magistrate Judge Kathleen DeSoto found that authorities had no way of guaranteeing the public’s safety were Kevin Patrick Smith, 45, released from cust…
Kalispell City Council debates tougher panhandling ordinance
Looking to Florida and Utah laws that fine both drivers and solicitors as potential examples, Kalispell City Council discussed Monday beefing up the municipali…
Railroads urged to examine track detectors after Ohio crash
Freight railroads should reexamine the way they use and maintain the detectors along the tracks that are supposed to spot overheating bearings, federal regulat…
White House: No more TikTok on gov't devices within 30 days
The White House is giving all federal agencies 30 days to wipe TikTok off all government devices, as the Chinese-owned social media app comes under increasing …