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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…
Hiker hospitalized after grizzly bear mauling in Wyoming
A hiker has been hospitalized after being mauled by a bear, believed to have been a grizzly, in the mountains of northwestern Wyoming, the state's Game and Fis…
Great Falls’ dispensary owners challenge city’s prohibition of marijuana sales
A lawsuit has been filed in district court challenging Great Falls’ prohibition on marijuana dispensaries within the city limits.
Montana AG wants state Supreme Court to consider Dobbs decision in abortion appeal
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is asking the Montana Supreme Court to consider last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in an appeal of four abortion laws bef…
Buzzkill: Flooding to create active mosquito season in Flathead Valley
For Flathead Valley residents hearing a buzz around town this summer, it’s probably not the influx of tourists swarming the area — it’s the mosquitoes.
Flathead High speech competitor talks her way to top three
After two days of competing on the national stage, Flathead High School Speech and Debate’s Scout McMahon returned home with a third-place trophy in Extemporan…
Fair accepting 4-H and FFA entries
The Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo is now accepting online entries for 4-H/FFA and Open Class competitions. The annual event is scheduled for Aug. 17-21 at the Flathead County Fairground
People in the news: Whitefish resident to compete for Miss Montana
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Climate change discussion set for Thursday in Columbia Falls
A panel discussion on climate change is set for Thursday in Columbia Falls.
Man who allegedly shot at kayakers pleads not guilty
A Whitefish man accused of shooting at a group of kayakers on Lower Stillwater Lake earlier this month has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of assault with a weapon.
Motorist allegedly hits passenger of another vehicle with gun
In an apparent case of road rage by proxy, a motorist is accused of using a gun to hit the passenger of a vehicle that passed him.
Law Roundup: A budding mystery goes unsolved
A “huge” pot of flowers went missing from hanging baskets on a porch in Kalispell. The owner contacted the Kalispell Police Department for help after noticing the theft, but summoned her inner P.I. when she spotted…
Flathead commissioners to make appointment to library board
Flathead County Commissioners are poised to select a new trustee to serve on the ImagineIF library board during their Thursday meeting.
Conservationists call for action on Northwest wolf poaching
Wildlife advocates say there has been a distressing uptick in wolf poaching cases in the Northwest in the past year and a half.
Aide: Trump dismissed Jan. 6 threats, wanted to join crowd
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump dismissed the presence of armed protesters headed to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and even endorsed their calls…
Motion to draft bill codifying access to abortion in Montana dies on tied vote
A legislative interim committee failed to pass a motion Monday that would have begun the process of drafting a bill to codify the access to abortion that currently exists in Montana.