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Flathead County says it gets to appoint Planning Board members in lawsuit response
The conservation district filed a lawsuit against county commissioners and the Planning and Zoning Department afte…
Judge rules against whitewater rafting firms in wage dispute
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Colorado rafting outfitters who object to paying a $15 hourly minimum wage to seasonal employees under a new federal…
Montana curbs wolf hunt after 23 from Yellowstone killed
Montana wildlife commissioners on Friday moved to shut down gray wolf hunting in a portion of the state around Yellowstone National Park, amid mounting critici…
Law roundup: Man attempts to run over another in Kila
Man attempts to run over another in Kila
Warning issued after men pose as Meals on Wheels drivers
Officials are urging caution following an incident in Bigfork involving two men allegedly posing as drivers for Meals on Wheels.
Suspect sought after Friday morning manhunt
A suspect wanted on a felony probation violation resulted a manhunt in Columbia Falls early Friday morning.
Fugitive wanted in Washington, Idaho arrested in Montana
A fugitive wanted after a series of burglaries and vehicle thefts in Washington and Idaho was arrested while hiding in a camper in western Montana on Friday morning, Mineral County Sheriff Mike Toth said.
Montana: Former billionaire can't sue state in federal court
Montana's Department of Revenue has filed its response to a lawsuit filed by a former billionaire who claims he suffered hundreds of millions of dollars in dam…
Judge may suspend mustang roundup in Nevada; suit pending
A federal judge is considering temporarily suspending the capture of wild horses in Nevada where their advocates say the federal government is "needlessly and …
Area educators awarded grants for classroom projects
The Montana Professional Teaching Foundation created the Karen Cox Memorial Grants to help educators purchase classroom supplies and enrichment projects for their students.
'Military-friendly' Flathead High named Purple Star School
Flathead High School was recently awarded a Purple Star designation for its commitment to supporting children of military families.
Woodcarver Henry Larum is Plains' home-grown artist
Mounted on the wall in the Plains High School gymnasium is a large wood carving of a horse. Beside that carving is a plaque dedicated to the memory of Bev Mine…
Ski touring sees surge in participation
Sales of ski touring gear rose 260% between November 2019 and November 2020.
Law roundup: Black-clad slugger goes for a walk
Black-clad slugger goes for a walk
Idaho wolf population holding steady, wildlife officials say
Idaho's wolf population remained steady at about 1,500 last year, state wildlife managers said Thursday.
Officials ID men who died after shooting in pickup truck
Yellowstone County officials on Thursday released the names of two men who died of gunshot wounds after a fight apparently broke out among three men in a pickup truck.