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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…
Decomposed bodies found in Lake Blaine home
Investigators are working to determine the causes of death of two men found inside a residence in the Lake Blaine area.
Montana river level rising after gate on dam repaired
Workers have repaired a failed gate that releases water from a southern Montana dam, restoring water flow to a river known for its high-quality trout fishing, …
Judge blocks law that would allow more guns on campuses
Montana lawmakers overstepped their authority in passing legislation that would allow more people to carry guns on public college campuses, a state judge has r…
Covid vaccine clinic draws hundreds of kids
Christmas carols and health-care workers clad in elf costumes greeted over 200 children and their parents at a Covid-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday at the Fla…
State's first muzzleloader season for deer, elk kicks off Dec. 11
The season begins on Saturday, Dec. 11 and ends Sunday, Dec. 19.
Goguen sues New York Post for defamation
In response to a recent article published in the New York Post, Whitefish philanthropist Michael Lewis Goguen has sued the media outlet for defamation.
Glacier Symphony and Chorale perform 'Messiah' this weekend
The Glacier Symphony and Chorale performs Handel’s iconic “Messiah” at three Flathead Valley locations beginning Dec. 3 in Bigfork.
Logan Health pauses vaccine requirement
Logan Health has suspended its plan to require employees receive the Covid-19 vaccine following a court’s ruling that temporarily pauses a federal vaccine orde…
Wind-pushed fires force evacuations, burn homes in Montana
Hundreds of people in the town of Denton were forced to flee flames pushed by strong winds in central Montana on Wednesday, while a fire south of the city of G…
Building Western Montana’s herd — Applications being accepted for association’s heifer program
The Western Montana Stockmen’s Association is seeking to build herds for 4-H and FFA youths by awarding heifers to lucky youths in Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Min…
Montana man dies of gunshot wound in hunting accident
A western Montana man has died of a gunshot wound in an apparent hunting accident, Ravalli County officials said.
Kalispell doctor resigns from UM residency program following criticism over posts about vaccine
A Kalispell doctor who drew public criticism for his role supervising doctors-in-training with the University of Montana and while serving on the West Valley S…
Law roundup: Deputies clean up laundry situation
Although tenants had been evicted from a Kalispell house for a few weeks, someone’s dirty secret was aired after indications the washer and dryer were recently used was discovered.
Mission Ridge picks longtime Blacktail Mountain employee as new manager
Longtime Blacktail Mountain employee Jessica Wood has been promoted to general manager as the new resort owner, Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort, takes the r…
Columbia Falls man accused of threatening baby
A Columbia Falls man with a lengthy criminal history is charged with threatening an 8-month-old baby during a recent incident.