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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
States tapping historic surpluses for tax cuts and rebates
Stoked by the largest surplus in state history, Missouri's Republican-led Legislature devised a $500 million plan to send one-time tax refunds to millions of h…
Couple recall harrowing escape from fire; credit puppy to saving their lives
Desiree Brewer didn’t think twice about jumping off a balcony, realizing it was her only escape from the flames that engulfed her family’s Kalispell home on Au…
Foundation unveils new look at future Bigfork library
The capital campaign for the project has raised about $821,000 to turn the Ark Building into the new library and construction is expected to begin once the fou…
Teen accused of shooting at father pleads not guilty
A 19-year-old accused of shooting at his father during a disagreement in Columbia Falls late last month has pleaded not guilty to a single count of assault wit…
Man accused of menacing treatment center staff sentenced
A man accused of pulling a knife on the staff of a local addiction treatment center in April and later arrested while in possession of methamphetamine earned a…
Law roundup: Woman sent photos of her stolen items
A woman whose vehicle had reportedly been broken into awhile ago was eerily receiving Facebook messages from a man containing photos of her items, asking her for her information and wanting to meet in person.
Sheriff advocates for increase in funding as county budget OK’d
The commissioners ultimately approved a budget that includes an increase in overall appropriations for the sheriff’s department by about $1.8 million over last…
Glacier Park data specialist earns service award
Jillian McKenna, a Glacier National Park wilderness data steward, was honored in Washington D.C. last week as she received the Wes Henry Excellence in Wilderne…
Russian media: Ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dead at 91
MOSCOW (AP) — Mikhail Gorbachev, who as the last leader of the Soviet Union waged a losing battle to salvage a crumbling empire but produced extraordinary refo…
Religious vax exemption rule temporarily blocked
The legislative committee that oversees the state health department voted Friday to delay implementation of the agency’s proposed rule expanding religious exem…
Brothers face weapon charges after alleged assault
Two brothers arrested last week are accused of firing a semi-automatic weapon at a woman, and at one point holding a pistol to her head.
Woman accused of cancer scheme changes plea
A local woman accused of bilking people out of as much as $60,000 in donations in a years-long cancer fundraising scheme has pleaded guilty to a single count o…
Man accused of shooting at fishermen pleads not guilty to amended charges
The Lincoln County man serving prison time for animal cruelty and witness tampering in that jurisdiction has pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court, clearing the…
Celebration marks completion of U.S. 93 bypass interchange
Crews replaced the original roundabout with a full interchange consisting of an overpass and ramps connected to two teardrop-shaped roundabouts.
Employees speak out about poor conditions at state prison
Conditions at the Montana State Prison have long been deteriorating but have reached a boiling point in recent months, with employees asserting that treatment …