General News
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First Interstate, Federal Home Loan Bank awards Samaritan House $8,600
Samaritan House received an $8,600 donation this month from First Interstate Bank and Federal Home Bank of Des Moi…
Ranchers appeal bison grazing on federal land
A ranching group and Republican state officials have asked a federal panel to reverse the Biden administration's approval of bison grazing on U.S. lands in central Montana as part of a vast nature reserve.
Man charged with assault after allegedly hitting pickup with bat
A man accused of attacking a pickup truck with a baseball bat earlier this month faces a felony assault with a weapon charge in Flathead County District Court.
Man charged with pulling knife over parking dispute
A man confronted over apparently trying to avoid paying for parking at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo allegedly pulled out a knife and began swinging.
Kalispell’s City Attorney sees importance of local government
Johnna Preble has assumed the position of Kalispell city attorney after serving as assistant city attorney since 2018.
Declining trust in government a top issue for Zinke supporters
The economy and a general distrust in government are among the top issues for the folks who came out to support U.S. House candidate Ryan Zinke at his campaign…
Law roundup: Ale ditched in unsuccessful beer run
A male wearing a white hoodie and sweatpants allegedly lost his shoes while he fled a store with two cases of stolen beer, which he ditched.
Columbia Falls High School teacher travels to Belgium to learn about the EU
A historical moment occurred during Columbia Falls High School teacher Jeanette Price’s study tour in Brussels, Belgium.
Author uses teen novel to provide look at furry community
The Whitefish author is best known for her fantasy series “The Summer King Chronicles.”
Columbia Falls old-timey farmer’s market has bit of everything
The brainchild of Columbia Falls businesswoman Jean Flynn, the new market has space for 22 vendors and has so far in its first year of operation featured a ven…
Whitefish holding open house on community housing assessment
The open house will provide members of the public as much time and flexibility as possible to drop in, learn about Whitefish’s updated Housing Needs Assessment, and share comments, experiences and input.
Law roundup: Treats taken after shoplifter’s trick fails
A reportedly uncooperative shoplifter with bright red hair and a blue mask tried to trick employees by sneaking away with candy bars and makeup she dropped in a pink polka-dotted bag but failed and left it on a cou…
Woman killed, man injured in saloon shooting
A woman was shot dead and a man is in critical condition following an altercation early Saturday morning in Martin City.
Rule change would loosen vaccine requirements at childcare centers
The Department of Public Health and Human Services heard public comment on Thursday about a proposed rule change that would loosen vaccination requirements at …
Judge won't block Idaho wolf trapping, snaring regulations
Trappers can continue pursuing wolves under Idaho's current regulations after a federal judge rejected a request by conservation groups to temporarily block th…
Justice Dept. releases redacted Mar-a-Lago search affidavit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fourteen of the 15 boxes recovered from former President Donald Trump's Florida estate earlier this year contained documents with classificat…