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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.
Legal firm sues Montana over law banning vaccine mandates
A Montana law firm is suing the state over a rule that bans businesses from requiring Covid-19 vaccinations for their employees.
North Dakota trooper cleared in fatal interstate shooting
A North Dakota state trooper who fatally shot a Montana man along an interstate last month has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
Staff scientists: Health department used 'misleading and false' claims to justify school mask order
In an internal letter delivered last month, scientific staff at the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services criticized the evidence used by heal…
UM researchers investigate human impact on backcountry lakes
After another summer of record-breaking tourism, it remains clear that Montana’s natural environment and breathtaking backcountry continue to draw numerous vis…
Kalispell City Council candidate Rod Kuntz
Kalispell City Council candidate Rod Kuntz
Kalispell City Council candidate Jessica Dahlman
Kalispell City Council candidate Jessica Dahlman
Prescribed burns planned on Lolo National Forest
Frequent, low-intensity fire is essential for improving habitat conditions for wildlife by regenerating fire-adapted vegetation and encouraging the growth of n…
Kalispell restricts marijuana sales to industrial areas
The Kalispell City Council has opted for a more restrictive approach to recreational marijuana sales in the city.
Bigfork man sentenced for sexual assault
John Paul Wehrman, 66, received a 20-year sentence to the Montana State Prison on Thursday, Sept. 20 in Flathead District Court by Judge Amy Eddy.
$21M listing tops record month for Flathead Lake sales
The sale of a luxury estate in Lakeside capped off a record month for the Flathead Lake real estate market in September.
Montana law school to launch independent review of school
The University of Montana law school is launching an independent review following a walkout and rally at the law school over alleged mistreatment of sexual harassment and assault victims.
Montana commission homes in on congressional district maps
Montana's bipartisan redistricting commission has narrowed down the possibilities for congressional maps that would create two U.S. House seats in the state fo…
Early voting for municipal election starts in mid-October
Ballots for the Nov. 2 municipal elections will be mailed to voters on Oct. 13, according to the Flathead County Election Department.
Project would improve drainage on U.S. 2 near Marion
The Montana Department of Transportation is taking public comments on a plan to repair or replace eight culverts on U.S. 2, southwest of Marion.
Law roundup: Baker is toast after burning bread
A baker accidentally set off a business alarm when they took bread out of the oven late at night.