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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…
Ronan man dies in traffic crash on U.S. 93
A Ronan man died Thursday evening in a head-on traffic crash...
Cellphone records allegedly link Wood to homicide
THOMPSON FALLS — State investigators probing the 2018 shooting death of Matt LaFriniere allege cellphone records link ex-girlfriend Danielle Wood to the crime.
Vaccine recipients see shot as path back to normal
Eliza Thomas couldn’t help but tear up when it was her mother’s turn to take a seat in the plastic chair, roll up a sleeve of her choice and receive her first …
Montana virus liability bill opens door to nix mask mandate
HELENA (AP) — A bill that would protect businesses and health care providers from coronavirus-related lawsuits is advancing quickly through the Montana Legislature, after the state's Republican governor said the me…
Whitefish murder suspect pleads not guilty
A California man accused in the beating death of a Whitefish man last summer pleaded not guilty Thursday in Flathead County District Court.
‘Dignity bags’ aimed at helping potential trafficking victims
In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January, the Flathead Valley Human Trafficking Task Force is specifically looking to raise awar…
Kalispell OKs expanded areas for accessory dwellings
On Tuesday, the Kalispell City Council voted to expand opportunities to build accessory dwelling units in the city.
Bigfork Special Olympics team gets creative with Penguin Plunge
The Bigfork-based Special Olympics team is holding its annual Penguin Plunge fundraiser in a new format this year since the traditional event, usually held at …
Louisiana lady runs out of meds
A 33-year-old woman told the Columbia Falls Police Department she rode a bus from Louisiana to Columbia Falls all by herself.
Whitefish council gets positive feedback on resort-tax proposal
The Whitefish City Council heard positive feedback Tuesday on a proposal to extend the city's resort tax and adjust how the city uses that money.
Prosecutors present evidence in Wood murder case
THOMPSON FALLS — A writing in the margin of a religious study book found inside a murder suspect’s vehicle was probably the standout detail of Thursday’s testimony in the Danielle Wood trial.
Biden halts oil and gas leases, permits on U.S. land and water
BILLINGS (AP) — The Biden administration announced Thursday the suspension of new oil and gas leasing and drilling permits for U.S. lands and waters for 60 day…
Bill advances concerning transgender youth in school sports
HELENA (AP) — The Montana House Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance a bill that would prohibit transgender students from participating on school sports teams of the gender with which they identify.
Former Montana FWP director takes post with Interior
Martha Williams, who until recently served as the director of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks under former Gov. Steve Bullock, will be taking a high-profile position with the U.S. Interior Department.
Dillon businessman charged in Capitol breach
HELENA (AP) — A Montana businessman has been arrested and faces federal felony charges for his alleged participation in the breach of the U.S. Capitol while Co…