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Flathead Valley cities feel financial strain of land use law
Representatives from each of the 10 cities required to comply with the law expressed support for its long-term goa…
National Guard to help Billings hospital with Covid cases
Seventeen Montana National Guard soldiers have volunteered to continue helping the state with its Covid-19 response, Gov. Greg Gianforte said.
3 people killed in all-terrain vehicle crash near Billings
A woman and two men were killed in a weekend all-terrain vehicle crash east of Billings, the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office said.
Bonus incentive extended for Kalispell subs
Kalispell Public Schools is looking to fill up its substitute pool as it experiences another shortage at the start of another school year operating during the …
Rural solar access is focus of Columbia Falls meeting
The Montana Renewable Energy Association is hosting a meeting this month about small-scale solar development in Columbia Falls.
Forest conservation planned near Bigfork
Several conservation groups have joined forces to protect 236 acres of forestland and open space, and build more than 4 miles of publicly accessible trails, a …
Evergreen awarded $1M grant for sidewalk project
The Montana Department of Transportation has awarded nearly $1 million for the construction of new sidewalks in Evergreen, the largest source of funding for th…
Law roundup: Locked out woman not a happy camper
A woman was reportedly locked out of her house by someone inside.
'Right to work' group sues to strike down Clean Campaign Act
A Montana group advocating for "right to work" policies sued on Monday to strike down the state's Clean Campaign Act, arguing it contains a provision that violates political speech protections.
Great Falls High School moves online after Covid-19 outbreak
About 1,500 students at Great Falls High School will begin remote learning Tuesday and through the rest of the week because of an increase in Covid-19 cases among students and staff, Great Falls Public Schools said…
Oktoberfest reshaped and ready to go in Whitefish
The 2021 Great Northwest Oktoberfest show will go on after all in Whitefish.
Out West, Biden points to wildfires to push for big spending
President Joe Biden on Monday pointed to wildfires burning through the West to argue for his $3.5 trillion spending plan, calling year-round fires and other ex…
Groups push to resume enforcement in Montana mining dispute
Environmental groups have filed notice they plan to sue Gov. Greg Gianforte's administration after it dropped a legal claim against a mining executive over dec…
Sportsman’s Bridge open house events planned
Bigfork residents and nearby travelers can expect a wider, safer Sportsman’s Bridge in the coming years.
Covid shuts down Eureka elementary school
Eureka Elementary School closed Monday due to a large number of Covid-19 positive or symptomatic staff, Eureka Superintendent of Schools Jim Mepham said.
Universities receive $1.9M to address mental health care in western Montana
A new four-year, $1.9 million grant will enable a team of collaborators at Montana State University and the University of Montana to continue a program that tr…