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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…
Class A Speech and Debate: Whitefish, C-Falls in top 3 heading to divisionals
The speech and debate Class A competition continues to be close as Columbia Falls and Whitefish high schools claimed second and third place in the final tournament before divisionals.
Remington Bar asks judge to dismiss COVID claims
An attorney for the Remington Bar in Whitefish has asked a judge to dismiss several claims in a lawsuit filed by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services that sought to enforce former Gov. Steve B…
Woman finds proof of catnapping
A woman purportedly found proof that her cat was stolen a couple of months ago and had a suspect in mind.
Canada urges Biden not to cancel oil pipeline on first day
TORONTO (AP) — Top officials in Canada want a chance to make the case for a long disputed oil pipeline to be built amid reports President-elect Joe Biden will …
Rexford man dead after vehicle falls through lake ice
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man is dead after falling through the ice on a lake.
Hearing held on bills to regulate transgender youth
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana House on Monday held a committee hearing on two bills that focus on transgender young people, echoing similar efforts underway in other states.
Montana liability shield bill passes committee
A heavily amended version of legislation designed to shield businesses, nonprofits and other private sector organizations from civil liability related to COVID-19 passed out of the Senate Business, Labor and Econom…
Whitefish hearing weighs proposed changes to resort tax
Whitefish residents can weigh in on a proposal to reallocate the city's resort tax revenue during a virtual City Council meeting Tuesday evening.
Kalispell council votes Tuesday on expanding accessory dwellings
The Kalispell City Council intends to make its final determination on allowing accessory dwelling units in more areas of the city at its online meeting Tuesday evening.
Wildlife biologist reflects on a life embedded in conservation
For Alan Wood, it was the temporary job he landed studying the ecology of mule and white-tail deer in the middle of nowhere Montana that convinced him a career…
Environmental groups want closer look at glamping resort
BOZEMAN (AP) — Eight environmental groups have submitted a petition to the Gallatin County Planning Board and Director requesting a more robust evaluation of a controversial development in Montana's Gallatin Gatewa…
Famous grizzly, cubs, draw fans on trip to their den
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Kelly Wasenmiller was captivated from afar, tempted by photos and videos that piled up online of grizzly bear 399 and her four lined-out c…
Whitefish Winter Carnival: Organizers put new twist on time-honored event
The frivolity of the annual Whitefish Winter Carnival looks a little different this year.
Snow-bike tours a new offering for outdoor enthusiasts
Kyle Allred says the best way to master snow biking is “to make your own track.”
Ten applicants vying for vacant Health Board seat
Within a matter of days, the Flathead County commissioners are expected to appoint a new member to the Flathead City-County Board of Health, and based on the p…