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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 …
Foundation awards grant to youth restorative justice program
The $95,000 grant was made possible by donors to the Kids Fund, established in 2019 as an initiative to support areas of health, safety and education that miti…
Law roundup: Someone leaves cryptic note on door
Someone allegedly left a note on a man’s door that read “Death to the confeds.”
GoFundMe fundraiser set up for injured trooper
The Montana Highway Patrol trooper who was grievously injured during an incident involving a three-time convicted felon in northern Lincoln County last week ha…
Former President Jimmy Carter in hospice care
The Carter Center said Saturday that former President Jimmy Carter has entered home hospice care.
Turmoil in courts on gun laws in wake of justices' ruling
A landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Second Amendment is upending gun laws across the country, dividing judges and sowing confusion over what firearm …
Whitefish hospital acknowledged for rural care
Logan Health Whitefish has been named a 2023 top 100 critical access hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.
Electric co-op grant assists Abbie Shelter with security upgrades
Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety directors recently awarded a total of $36,311 to support area nonprofit community safety projects. The Abbie…
Bill would shrink state Supreme Court from seven justices to five
Legislation heard in a Senate committee this week would reduce the number of associate justices on the Montana Supreme Court from six to four over the next sev…
GOP bills would require re-votes on some local property taxes
A slate of bills advanced by a prominent Republican lawmaker would try to lower Montana property taxes by requiring revotes on some local tax levies while also raising the approval margins required to pass levies a…
Man accused of injuring trooper in vehicle chase makes first court appearance
A Lincoln County man accused of running over a Montana Highway Patrol trooper during a law enforcement pursuit Thursday made his initial court appearance Frida…
Updated: Montana Highway Patrol trooper injured in Lincoln County chase
A Montana Highway Patrol trooper is in stable condition after being run over during a vehicle chase in Lincoln County on Thursday afternoon, authorities say.
UM spring enrollment shows signs of more growth
The University of Montana today reports another rise in student enrollment for the spring semester.
Speech and debate students qualify for nationals
Speech and debate teams from Flathead, Glacier and Columbia Falls high schools will be well represented at nationals following the West District Qualifier tour…
Flathead, Glacier to offer slate of new classes
Flathead and Glacier high school students will have a slate of new courses to choose from for the 2023-24 school year including several that will get students …
FVCC lecture series focuses on state of global democracies
International trade, global diplomacy and multilateral relations are far-reaching and impact Montanans locally.