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PHOTOS: Flathead, Glacier class of 2026 graduation ceremonies
Photos from Flathead and Glacier high schools' graduation ceremonies held Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.
GOP lawmakers shy away from changing Montana’s constitutional right to abortion
Republican lawmakers in Montana wield a supermajority that gives them the power to ask voters to approve a constitutional amendment that would break the link b…
E-bike bill advances in key House floor vote
A bill that would explicitly open much of Montana’s trail network to e-bikes is positioned to clear the House of Representatives following lawmakers’ 54-46 vote to advance the measure.
Glacier Park International Airport expansion off to a flying start
A year and a half into construction, Glacier Park International Airport is making significant progress on its $150 million terminal expansion project with the …
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.