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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
Man headed to prison for vehicular assault
A Northwest Montana man who nearly killed two local people while driving high on meth last year is headed to the Montana State Prison.
Evacuation orders continue for some homes along Montana 35
Evacuation orders remained in place Wednesday for some residents along Montana 35 due to the Boulder 2700 Fire east of Polson.
Gianforte announces federal aid for school virus testing
Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Wednesday the allocation of over $35 million in coronavirus relief dollars.
2 men indicted in alleged $1 million COVID relief scheme
Federal prosecutors announced charges on Tuesday against two Montana men accused of pocketing $1 million in loans that were meant to cover payroll and other expenses through the federal government's COVID-19 relief…
Tribes, conservation groups sue state for ending 'bad actor' lawsuit
The Fort Belknap Indian Community and a coalition of environmental nonprofit groups said this week they plan to sue the Montana Department of Environmental Qua…
Man accused of using bear spray on wife
A Columbia Falls man was taken to jail after he allegedly sprayed his wife in the face with bear spray.
Big subdivision OK'd on former Willow Creek site in Kalispell
A large housing proposal off Foys Lake Road received enthusiastic support from the Kalispell City Council on Monday.
Law roundup: Sister's behavior is out of control
A woman told the Kalispell Police Department her intoxicated sister was throwing items out of their house.
Trego's 'Lady Long Rider' headed to Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame
Her spurs may not "jingle, jangle, jingle," but Trego resident Bernice Ende is still going into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center.
Vandal sought for graffiti in Lakeside, Somers
A graffiti vandal is on the loose in the communities of Lakeside and Somers and residents aren't happy about it.
New fire takes off south of Swan Lake
Fire crews on Tuesday were sent to a new wildfire on the Swan River State Forest about 8 miles south of Swan Lake.
More Montana National Guard soldiers to help with wildfires
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte said Tuesday that he would increase the number of National Guard troops helping respond to wildfires.
Jack Ballard announces run for Montana's US House seat
Democrat Jack Ballard announced Tuesday a run for the U.S. House, in the hopes of unseating Republican Rep. Matt Rosendale.
Ex-boyfriend of Jermain Charlo appears in federal court
The ex-boyfriend of Jermain Charlo, a Missoula woman who went missing in June 2018, appeared in federal court Monday on a charge of illegal possession of firea…
Inmates allegedly assault 3 staff at Montana private prison
State corrections officials are investigating an alleged assault on three staff members by inmates at a private prison in northeastern Montana.