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PHOTOS: Flathead, Glacier class of 2026 graduation ceremonies
Photos from Flathead and Glacier high schools' graduation ceremonies held Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.
Subdivision near Whitefish fuels debate over public access
The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday recommended approval of plans for an 80-acre subdivision south of Whitefish over objections from neighbors who say access to the proposed development shouldn't rely o…
Montana lawmakers haggle over mask rules in staff offices
HELENA (AP) — Republican leaders in Montana's Legislature rejected an effort Thursday to make stronger an agreement that lawmakers will wear masks while meeting with legislative staffers in their offices to discuss…
Lincoln Co. deputy on leave following shooting
A Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been placed on paid leave after being involved in a shooting Thursday morning.
Montana House passes bill to permit campus concealed carry
HELENA (AP) — A bill that would expand the list of places in Montana where people can carry concealed firearms with and without permits passed Thursday in the Republican-controlled House, less than two weeks after …
Montana sending 150 National Guard soldiers to inauguration
HELENA (AP) — Montana is sending 150 Army National Guard soldiers to the nation's capital to help provide security for the inauguration of President-Elect Joe …
ATV chase lands Flathead ex-con in jail
A Flathead Valley resident with a string of convictions for violent offenses is facing more charges after an incident involving a stolen all-terrain vehicle an…
GOP lawmakers reject effort to require masks around staff
HELENA (AP) — Republican leaders in Montana's Legislature refused Thursday to require lawmakers to wear masks while meeting with legislative staffers in their offices to discuss bill drafts, amendments or other iss…
Power restoration efforts to continue through Friday
Electricity was restored Thursday morning to about half of the Flathead Electric Co-op customers who lost power during Wednesday’s windstorm, but some outages …
Montana man accused of killing mom held on $1 million bail
BILLINGS (AP) — A Montana man accused of killing his mother with a kitchen knife pleaded not guilty to deliberate homicide Wednesday and had his bail set at $1 million.
Groups ask court to restore protections for gray wolves
BILLINGS (AP) — Wildlife advocates on Thursday asked a federal court to overturn a U.S. government decision that stripped Endangered Species Act protections fo…
Authorities seek Kila man for 2019 DUI homicide
Authorities are looking for a Northwest Montana man who is accused of two counts of vehicular homicide while under the influence.
Tree-hugger spotted around town again
A man on a bicycle who already had been reported to Kalispell Police Department for hugging trees was now allegedly waving “to all the girls at school,” and looking up at the sky and trees.
Montana lawmakers consider bills to regulate transgender youth
A Whitefish Republican wants to ban transgender athletes from competing in K-16 sports — a move a federal judge blocked in a similar bill from Idaho.
'Our warrior' Procession honors Kila boy who succumbed to rare condition
Maverick Bench has come home.
Gianforte relaxes COVID-19 restrictions on businesses
HELENA (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Wednesday that he is removing existing health mandates issued by his predecessor, saying the restrictions a…