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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…
Hamilton's Rep. Bedey tests positive for COVID-19
State Rep. David Bedey has tested positive for COVID-19, the Legislature’s coronavirus panel said Thursday night.
Blackfeet tribal doctor gets prison time for kickback scheme
GREAT FALLS — A former Indian Health Services doctor who worked on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and admitted using his job to prescribe a diabetes drug from a pharmacy in exchange for kickbacks was sentenced Th…
‘Tuition freeze’ a priority for Dems; GOP leader said it’s unlikely
When Allison Reinhardt testifies at the Capitol for the 2021 Montana Legislature, she’ll advocate on behalf of some 40,000 students.
Cyberbullying reported in Columbia Falls
A grandparent called the Columbia Falls Police Department to report her granddaughter was being cyberbullied on social media.
What's in governor's budget for Flathead County?
Flathead County would get a new District Court judge to keep up with growing caseloads, and three specialists would be hired to help implement a new tribal water-rights compact under a budget proposal unveiled Thur…
Flathead County commissioners set board responsibilities
The three Flathead County commissioners don't just meet with each other to set policy and manage the county's budget.
Parents of critically ill boy petition drug company for help
The parents of Maverick Bench and hundreds of social media followers have asked a drug company for help as the Benchs' 8-year-old son continues his battle agai…
Attorney alleges murder suspect's father killed wife
A defense attorney for a Kalispell man accused of murdering his wife in front of their children alleges there is a more likely suspect in the woman’s death — t…
Gianforte details tax cuts, lower spending in new budget
HELENA (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte released his budget proposal Thursday, following through on his campaign promises to try to reduce taxes and hold the…
Montana Republicans who support Trump denounce violence
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — After months of tacitly or directly supporting President Donald Trump's denial of the results of the 2020 election, top Montana Republicans denounced the violence that took over the nation's Ca…
Whitefish TV reality star died of drug overdose
The cause of death of a Whitefish man who appeared on a TV reality show was acute cocaine intoxication.
Ex-convicts charged after local police chase
Four Montana men with lengthy criminal pasts recently were arrested in the Flathead Valley after leaving a local chemical dependency treatment center and allegedly stealing a sport-utility vehicle.
Couple may need counselor, not officers
Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a verbal disturbance on North Fork Road in Columbia Falls. Someone involved in the incident was of the opinion the couple needed a marriage counselor, not law …
Daines changes course and will certify election results
Sen. Steve Daines has changed course and announced that he will vote to certify the presidential election results, while Rep. Matt Rosendale announced he will …
Trump supporters protest vote certification in Kalispell
As insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, dozens of people objecting to President-elect Joe Biden's victory staged a small demonstration in do…