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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…
Law roundup: Fashion faux pas is least of man’s offenses
A man wearing a dress on top of pajama bottoms was reported to the Kalispell Police Department after he allegedly took his pants down and touched himself inappropriately at the front counter of a store.
Input sought on forest-thinning project near Olney
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on a proposed tree-thinning project on Flathead National Forest land about a mile west of Olney to reduce the…
Montana town of grizzly attack a popular stop for cyclists
A tiny western Montana town where a grizzly bear pulled a woman from her tent and killed her this week welcomes visitors year-round to the mountain valley comm…
Big Idaho health care providers mandate staff COVID vaccines
Three of Idaho's largest medical care providers announced Thursday that they would require COVID-19 vaccines for eligible employees.
Western drought: Californians asked to cut water use
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday asked people and businesses in the nation's most populous state to voluntarily cut how much water they use by 15% as t…
Wyoming governor weighs border assistance in Arizona, Texas
Wyoming is looking at how it might send National Guard troops or other help to bolster security at the Mexico border, Gov. Mark Gordon said.
Crews battle several wildfires on Lolo National Forest
The western portion of the Lolo National Forest, which includes the Superior and Plains-Thompson Falls Ranger districts, experienced the most lightning activit…
Man arrested after armed standoff in Polson
Police arrested a man Wednesday night following an armed standoff and hostage situation at the Bellevue Trailer Court along U.S. 93 in Polson.
Road on Big Mountain closed for forest work
National Forest System Road No. 9790, also known as Taylor Creek Road and Whitefish Mountain Radio Road, will be closed through Dec. 1 during timber harvesting…
Residents of small Idaho town evacuate as wildfire grows
Residents of the small, remote community of Dixie are being evacuated as a wildfire threatens the area, the Idaho County Sheriff's Office said.
Montana Wild program welcomes youth to archery
Archery continues to increase in popularity by leaps and bounds, and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has a program designed to help youth and educators learn …
Bigfork woman involved in police shootout back in jail
When Flathead Valley resident Awndray Lynn Francisco stole a truck from a Helena-based business owner and got into a gun fight with local law officers last yea…
Basecamp Drive roundabout subject of study
The Montana Department of Transportation is moving forward with a study of the intersection of the U.S. 93 bypass and Basecamp Drive in South Kalispell.
Whitefish to hold open house on US 93 corridor plan
Whitefish leaders will host an open house next Thursday to educate the public and gather feedback on the city’s Highway 93 South Corridor Plan.
Law roundup: Neighbors’ bizarre behavior concerns woman
A woman’s neighbors were exhibiting odd behavior and she decided to list off the reasons why to Kalispell Police Department when she saw about 10 people outside the residence, most of whom, she said, were awake all…