General News
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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…
Montana firm offers legal help with missing Native Americans
A Missoula law firm is offering no-cost legal advocacy for families of missing Native Americans, Kimberly Dudik and Associates has announced.
Bear bites camper near Mystic Lake in Custer Gallatin forest
A bear bit a person who was camping near Mystic Lake in the Custer Gallatin National Forest over the weekend, the U.S. Forest Service said.
Blackfeet Nation welcomes back tourists after risky shutdown pays off
Millions of people will flock to Montana's Glacier National Park this summer after last year's pandemic-caused tourism skid, and they will once more be able si…
Retired fire chief reflects on memorable career
After spending nearly a quarter century with the Kalispell Fire Department, Chief Dave Dedman headed into retirement.
Development-heavy agenda awaits Kalispell council
A robust agenda for the Kalispell City Council’s Monday evening meeting reflects the skyrocketing demand for construction in the Flathead Valley.
Whitefish council mulls options for federal relief money
The Whitefish City Council will take up several major proposals on Monday evening, including the city's annual budget, a plan to extend the city's urban growth…
Law roundup: Man reports kids to police for playing
A curmudgeon reported kids playing outside to the Kalispell Police Department because they were running around in front of his house and being loud, disrupting him.
Man dies in fatal crash in Columbia Falls
A local man died Sunday morning after a traffic accident on U.S. 2 East...
Study underscores economic significance of Montana hospitals
A new study from the University of Montana underscores the economic significance of Montana hospitals
Project aims to preserve oral history of fire lookouts
Beth Hodder has collected more than 15 hours of audio in an effort to preserve stories from those who have staffed Northwest Montana's fire lookouts.
St. Matthew's School names new principal
Former St. Matthew’s Catholic School teacher Susy Peterson returns to the private school in a new role as principal.
Education takes flight for Glacier High School grad
In the fall, recent Glacier High School graduate Henry Smith will launch into aerospace engineering studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Glacier sees uptick in visitors before full Sun Road reopening
Dee Horton planned her trip to Glacier National Park months in advance, booking a rental car, a place to stay and a flight to Kalispell from her home in New Or…
Law roundup: Intoxicated golfer takes joyride too far
An intoxicated golfer was allegedly acting erratically when they were seen driving a golf cart in circles and screaming.
C-Falls man accused of sex crimes enters plea
A Columbia Falls man accused of two separate sex crimes against a developmentally disabled female and a 6-year-old boy pleaded guilty to one offense Friday aft…