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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
Snowfall eases, but conditions still treacherous
Arctic weather continued blasting Northwest Montana Saturday.
Can-do attitude helps woman heal after internal decapitation
It was supposed to be a fun day out on the trails for Ashley Gilbert and her boyfriend Hunter Brown. The couple had a rare opportunity to go snowmobiling Jan. …
Martin City man arrested for attempted murder
Law enforcement officers on Thursday arrested a man wanted for attempted murder in Coram.
Elders in the Streets Pastors help patrol New Year's Eve crowds
Law enforcement meets love enforcement when local pastors and police officers join forces to patrol the streets on one of the wildest nights of the year in Whi…
Storm slams NW Montana
Numerous accidents, cars in ditches, abandoned vehicles and rollovers left emergency services workers with their hands full on Friday as a full-bore arctic sto…
Skijoring rides storm into Kalispell
Skijoring will make its debut this Saturday and Sunday at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, the first time the renowned equestrian venue has hosted a winter event.
Gianforte supports bill that would allow bikes in wilderness
Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte said he supports a bill that would allow bicycles and wheelchairs in designated wilderness areas.
What you need to know about snow removal in Kalispell
In the past week, Kalispell residents have been greeted each day by fresh snow covering streets, sidewalks and cars. One major storm struck last week, and anot…
Judge won't tolerate 'game-playing' by neo-Nazi site founder
Andrew Anglin, founder of a neo-Nazi website notorious for its racist internet trolling campaigns, has dubiously claimed he lives in Nigeria. A process server …
US officials say they wrongly announced coal mine expansion
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — U.S. officials said Thursday that they misspoke when they recently announced they had approved an expansion of a Montana coal mine that would keep it operating for another 19 years.
Man sent to hospital with gunshot wound
A man was transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the hand Thursday.
Community rallies to rebuild historic Glacier Park chalet
Sperry Chalet’s 104th season got cut short on Aug. 31, when the Sprague Fire gutted the historic backcountry lodge in Glacier National Park.
Brewery gets favorable recommendation for expansion
Noting that the business has been a “good neighbor,” the Whitefish Planning Board last week gave a positive recommendation for a proposed expansion of Bonsai Brewing Project.
Wild Horse rams rank among world's largest
The bighorn sheep’s horns curled out of its skull, completing one full spiral on each side before tapering to rounded, outward-pointing ends. In life, they lik…
'Crippling' winter storm forecast to ramp up Friday
2017 is set to go out with a blast. A major winter storm on track to hit Northwest Montana today through Saturday could dump up to 20 inches of snow in valley …