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Flathead County says it gets to appoint Planning Board members in lawsuit response
The conservation district filed a lawsuit against county commissioners and the Planning and Zoning Department afte…
Zinke confirms he's running for Montana's U.S. House seat
BILLINGS (AP) — Former congressman and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Friday that he's running for Montana's newly awarded U.S. House seat.
Gianforte to sign bill invalidating local mask rules
After sending it back to the Legislature with several proposed amendments, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte is poised to sign a bill that would invalidate mask requ…
County administrator's contract extended 1 more month
Mike Pence will stick around one more month as Flathead County's chief executive while his successor prepares for a cross-country move and settles into the job.
Penalties to increase for reckless driving around responders
BILLINGS (AP) — A bill that strengthens penalties for drivers endangering first responders and highway workers on Montana roadways has been signed into law.
Yellowstone closes southern road to bicyclists during spring
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Bicyclists will no longer be allowed to ride into Yellowstone National Park through the south gate before the road opens for motorized vehicles each spring.
Kalispell man charged with vehicular assault
A Kalispell man is facing a felony charge after a violent, head-on crash earlier this year in which he was allegedly under the influence of heroin.
Gianforte pushes back on plan to look at bison in refuge
BILLINGS (AP) — Gov. Greg Gianforte's office says a U.S. Interior Department plan to consider if bison should be reintroduced to a sprawling refuge in central Montana raises questions about federal intrusion into s…
UM spring graduates announced
University of Montana local graduates announced
Law roundup: Neighbor wants bees to buzz off
An unhappy neighbor wanted the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to help him move a bunch of bees. He said his neighbor ordered bees to harvest their honey, but they quickly dispersed all over his property and made …
Lone Pine to host orienteering event Sunday
Lone Pine to host orienteering event Sunday
Montana Legislature wraps up with $12B, two-year budget
HELENA (AP) — The Montana Legislature wrapped up its 2021 session Thursday having passed a $12 billion two-year budget, set a framework for spending $2 billion…
Former Interior secretary Zinke eyes Montana's new US House seat
Ryan Zinke, the former Montana congressman who served as Interior secretary during the Trump administration before stepping down under a cloud of ethics invest…
Rep. Skees announces 2nd run for Public Service Commission
State Rep. Derek Skees announced Thursday he will run a second time for a seat on Montana's Public Service Commission, the five-member board that regulates wat…
Kalispell woman pleads not guilty in fatal crash
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Gianforte proposes amendments for worker vaccine bill
HELENA (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has proposed amendments to a bill that seeks to prevent discrimination based on vaccine status that appear to try to …