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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…
Wildfires torch homes, land across 10 states in US West
Wildfires that torched homes and forced thousands to evacuate burned across 10 parched Western states on Tuesday, and the largest, in Oregon, threatened a port…
US to take longer look at contentious Montana bison proposal
Federal officials will give the public more time to comment on a contentious proposal to expand bison grazing on public lands in north-central Montana, officia…
Cora Neumann joins race for Montana's new US House seat
Cora Neumann announced Tuesday a run for Montana's new U.S. House seat, becoming the third Democrat to join the race.
'Sunshine is free': Whitefish hardware store taps into solar power
Montana's sunny weather could not have come at a better time for Nelson's Ace Hardware. The store on U.S. 93 South in Whitefish recently installed 78 solar pan…
Montana's historic airway beacons focus of history presentation
The Northwest Montana Posse of Westerners history organization will host a presentation titled "Guiding Lights: Montana's Historic Airway Beacon System" by Kat…
Kalispell bookstore raises money for LGBTQ inclusivity after vandalism
A Kalispell bookstore is raising money for LGBTQ inclusivity after someone smashed a store window and ripped down a pride flag that hung inside.
Law roundup: Man leads officers in high-speed chase
A man driving a black Jeep Grand Cherokee led Kalispell Police Department and Montana Highway Patrol on a high-speed chase around the valley at 12:35 a.m. Sunday.
Fugitive sought in connection to theft spree
Flathead County authorities are seeking the public's help in locating a wanted man implicated in several thefts over the weekend.
Meeting set for Tuesday for fire near Troy
Kootenai National Forest officials will host a public meeting Tuesday evening in Troy about the Burnt Peak Fire growing nearby.
Air quality worsens as wildfires ramp up
Air quality in the Flathead Valley spiked to unhealthy levels over the weekend, and with wildfire activity across the West ramping up, more hazy days are ahead.
Kayaker dies after falling into Flathead River
A Kalispell man died Sunday afternoon after he fell out of the kayak he was paddling on the Flathead River.
Kalispell PR specialist files for Garner's House seat
Courtenay Sprunger, a public relations specialist from Kalispell, announced Monday she will run as a Republican for the Montana House position currently held b…
Flathead COVID cases on the rise again
Flathead County has seen a rise in COVID-19 cases over the past several weeks, with 117 active cases as of Monday, according to the Flathead City-County Health…
US drilling approvals increase despite Biden climate pledge
Approvals for companies to drill for oil and gas on U.S. public lands are on pace this year to reach their highest level since George W. Bush was president, un…
Missoula man gets life in prison for fatal shooting
A Missoula man has been sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing an acquaintance in May 2020.