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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.
Montana House Judiciary hears bill for certificates in ‘nonviable births’
A bill that would end up requiring a death certificate for miscarriages drew criticism that it was part of “an anti-choice” agenda, but sponsor Rep. Braxton Mitchell, R-Columbia Falls, said he was willing to amend …
Bill seeks financial compensation for divorcees
If your spouse cheats on you and you get a divorce, your pocketbook will suffer. With House Bill 204, Rep. Bob Phalen, R-Lindsay, wants you to be able to recover financially.
Big Brothers Big Sisters seeking mentors
Volunteers are needed to serve as a “Big” for youth “Littles” between the ages of 6 and 17.
Libby launches second investigation into police chief as it rebuilds oversight commission
In separate press releases, Libby Mayor Peggy Williams announced a second investigation into allegations against Police Chief Scott Kessel and acknowledged tha…
UM alumnus, Native artist designs Griz logo for Nike event
MISSOULA — Graphic designer Benji Headswift felt it was an opportunity of a lifetime when he was selected last year to create a Native American logo for the U…
New Columbia Falls elementary school building opens
Crews hope to have the playground in soon and there’s still some work to be done inside the building, most notably finishing the library bathroom.
Republicans table proposal for a red-flag law
Republicans tabled a bill late last week that would have allowed law enforcement to temporarily seize firearms from an individual deemed by a court as posing an extreme danger to themselves or others.
Liquor license reform among legislative goals for Kalispell chamber
Revamping Montana’s liquor licensing system ranked high among the goals discussed at the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce’s legislative priorities luncheon Tuesda…
Annual fundraiser benefits nonprofit cancer support
The Wings Regional Cancer Support Radiothon will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Jan. 19 and 20.
Avian influenza detected in grizzly bears
According to a press release from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) on Tuesday, three juvenile grizzly bears tested positive for highly pathogenic avian i…
Montana lawmaker seeks to overturn abortion ruling
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana legislature is considering a proposal that would would interpret the state's constitutional right to privacy to mean that it does not protect the right to an abortion, a move that w…
Bigfork couple safe after deputy spots house fire from road
Residents of a home on Montana 35 are safe after a Monday night chimney fire left much of their house torched.
Northwestern Energy acquires Avista Energy share of Colstrip
HELENA — “I may be the only CEO in the utility industry adding coal to his portfolio,” said President and CEO of Northwestern Energy Brian Bird at the Great No…
Ending involuntary commitments would shift burdens to strapped communities
HELENA — State lawmakers from both parties have shown support for a plan to stop the practice of committing people with Alzheimer’s disease, other types of dementia, or traumatic brain injuries without their consen…
Law roundup: Man too lazy to park in other spots
A woman complained to the <strong>Kalispell Police Department</strong> about a Dodge truck with no front license plate continually parking in a handicapped designated spot. She alleged that one time the driver went…