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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…
Man pleads guilty to reduced charge in arson homicide
On Wednesday, a Kalispell man accused of murdering his father in an arson fire withdrew his not guilty plea to one count of deliberate homicide and instead ple…
Flathead lawmakers introduce anti-abortion bills
A brother-and-sister duo representing the Flathead Valley in the Montana Legislature introduced two bills aimed at preventing abortions during a committee hear…
Keystone XL pipeline halted as Biden moves to cancel permit
TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian company behind the Keystone XL oil pipeline said Wednesday it has suspended work on the pipeline in in anticipation of incoming U.S…
Kila man sought in 2019 DUI deaths lands in county jail
A Kila man accused of two counts of vehicular homicide while under the influence was booked into the Flathead County Detention Center Tuesday.
States report vaccine shortages and cancel appointments
NEW YORK (AP) — The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccin…
Man's singing doesn't yield 'rave' reviews
Someone called the Kalispell Police Department alleging a man had been marching up and down the road, raving, on Second Street. The caller said the man was “screaming at the top of his lungs” in what sounded like a…
Kalispell schools make progress on lead mitigation
Kalispell Public Schools have completed testing drinking water for lead in its six elementary schools and middle school, and mitigation is nearly complete, according to District Superintendent Micah Hill.
Daines: New law prevents health insurance price-rigging
Health insurers no longer will be immune from federal antitrust laws that prohibit collusion and price-rigging under a bill that President Donald Trump signed into law last week.
Testimony begins in Thompson Falls murder trial
THOMPSON FALLS — Testimony began Tuesday at the Sanders County Courthouse in the long-awaited trial of a Northwest Montana woman accused of murdering her ex-bo…
Planned power outage announced for windstorm repair
In order to safely repair equipment that was damaged during the recent windstorm, Flathead Electric Cooperative has scheduled a two-hour power outage along a stretch of its service territory Thursday, Jan. 21.
Bills to restrict abortion access considered in Montana
HELENA (AP) — The Montana House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Monday on two bills that would restrict access to abortion in the state, launching a renewed…
Commissioners pick veterinarian for health board vacancy
The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to appoint Jessica Malberg, a veterinarian with a background in public health, to the Flathead City-County Board of Health.
Community hub: Charlo Grocery marks a century of service
CHARLO — Spend some time in Charlo and you’ll find its charm goes beyond scenic views and the nearby National Bison Range. The community also enjoys a thriving…
Stillwater Forest launches survey on winter recreation
The Stillwater State Forest located in the snowbelt of the Whitefish Mountain Range is a prime area for winter recreation, and forest managers have noticed an increase in use in recent years.
Class AA Speech and Debate: Flathead, Glacier can't catch powerhouse Bozeman
It’s a running narrative for the speech and debate teams at Flathead and Glacier high schools, which once again took second and third place, respectively, at a Class AA tournament on Friday and Saturday.