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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…
4 from Flathead vie for western U.S. House seat
With just Monday remaining for candidates to file, four from Flathead County have so far entered a now brimming race for western Montana’s U.S. House District …
Irish dance academy steps into community
Claire Gutschenritter is planting the roots of a storied dancing tradition in Kalispell soil. She recently launched An Daire Academy — named for the Irish term…
Wild pig reports on the rise in Montana
Feral swine appear to be rooting up in Montana — and invasive species officials say they will be ramping up Big Sky’s “Squeal on Pigs!” campaign in the Flathea…
Planning board supports Tronstad Road development
The Kalispell Planning Board gave its support Tuesday for the Quail Meadows subdivision, a 10-acre property located at 155 Tronstad Road.
Kelch hired as new Whitefish Chief of Police
After two decades of patrolling the streets of Whitefish, Bridger Kelch has been officially hired as the new police chief.
Prescribed fire proposed for Lone Pine
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking input on a proposed prescribed burn on up to approximately 17 acres at Lone Pine State Park in Kalispell.
New residents aren't taking pay cuts to move to Montana
Montana's population has been growing during the pandemic, and on average, new residents aren't taking pay cuts to move to the state.
Montana woman accused of taking money, identities of in-laws
A federal grand jury has indicted a Montana woman and accused her of using her in-laws' Bismarck bank account and their identities to make a $134,000 payment on a home.
Sanders County poacher still wanted on bear-baiting charges
Montana wildlife officials say a man who writes a muzzleloader hunting blog remains wanted on several Sanders County warrants for allegedly killing a third bla…
RoboScout Squad wins state robotics tournament
Command position — first place at the Montana FIRST Tech Challenge robotics tournament. Endpoint position achieved.
FWP launches public planning for Somers Beach
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hosting an informational meeting this month on Somers Beach State Park development.
Law roundup: Employee threatens to bring down the ‘cactus hammer’
A store employee allegedly threatened to bring the “cactus hammer down on the whole place.”
Glacier Gateway opening pushed back to December
Students and staff at Glacier Gateway Elementary School will have to wait a few more months to move into the new building that’s under construction.
Eureka appoints retired doctor to county health board
Eureka Town Council added a fresh face to the Lincoln County Health Board last month, likely realigning the panel’s outlook on the pandemic and public health i…
Congress hates changing the clocks just like everyone else
Republicans and Democrats in Congress can agree on sleep, or more precisely, the inconvenience of losing or gaining an hour of it each year thanks to going on …