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PHOTOS: Flathead, Glacier class of 2026 graduation ceremonies
Photos from Flathead and Glacier high schools' graduation ceremonies held Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.
Feds sue Libby Nazi sympathizer to collect $9.9M fine
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing a Nazi sympathizer living in Libby in an effort to collect a $9.9 million fine from the Federal Communications Commission after he plagued various parts of the country with r…
Blackfeet Nation celebrates life of Chief Earl Old Person
The Blackfeet Nation honored Chief Earl Old Person with a weeklong memorial, ending with a funeral service Friday in the Browning High School gym.
Professor resigns amid probe into posts on women, Muslims
A University of Montana professor who was placed on administrative leave while the university investigated blog posts about his religious beliefs that maligned…
Gianforte asks for Biden to halt Afghan resettlements
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte is calling on President Joe Biden to halt all Afghan resettlement to Montana after an Afghan man was charged with sexual assault in…
Dems seek investigation of AG's possible 'abuse of power'
Democratic leaders in the Montana Legislature are asking for an investigation into whether the attorney general abused his power by sending a Montana Highway P…
Williams nominated to lead US Fish and Wildlife Service
Martha Williams, the former director of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, was nominated Thursday by President Joe Biden to lead the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Ronan man dies in traffic crash on U.S. 93
A Ronan man is dead and two others were injured after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 93 near St. Ignatius Thursday night.
Trainer draws on centuries-old techniques to help horses
April Crissman and her in-laws, Toni and Jim Connors of St. Ignatius, worked with several trainers to help with one of their horses that was unrideable and cow…
Whitefish voters to decide extension of resort tax
In the Nov. 2 election, Whitefish voters will decide whether to extend the city's 3% resort tax, along with approving a slight shift in how the funds are spent.
Columbia Falls mayor challenged by write-in candidates
Incumbent Columbia Falls Mayor Don Barnhart is being challenged by write-in candidates John Rallis and Chris Sellmann in the Nov. 2 municipal election.
Whitefish schools to keep mask requirement for K-6
Following a lengthy discussion by the Whitefish School Board last week, trustees voted unanimously to retain its requirement that students and staff in grades …
General hunting season underway in Montana
Montana’s general hunting season for deer and elk starts Saturday and runs through Nov. 28.
Kalispell council candidates agree on most issues
During an election forum held virtually on Wednesday, candidates for the Kalispell City Council demonstrated something rare in the modern political environment: agreement.
Law roundup: Yellow houses attract animal behavior
A “very large black bear” was spotted near a yellow house in Columbia Falls, according to the Columbia Falls Police Department.
Kalispell man charged with murder following alleged assault in Butte
A 46-year-old Kalispell man was arrested Tuesday in Divide, Montana, and is charged with negligent homicide in connection with an alleged assault in the parkin…