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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…
Legislation aims to help small Montana banks
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester unveiled legislation recently that aims to release small-town banks from being subject to the same legislation that large, national banks …
Flathead Electric to cut checks to members
In December, the Flathead Electric Cooperative will issue approximately 36,000 checks worth around $2.4 million to people who were members during the year 2006. People who were members during 2016 will get allocati…
Special session results in boozier future for C-Falls
On Black Friday, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock signed into law a bill that could have a profound impact on the way liquor licenses are distributed throughout the …
Season ends with average results
Montana’s general deer and elk hunting season ended Sunday with success rates about on par, despite some challenging conditions.
Asbestos Court to resolve hundreds of claims
The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday issued an order creating an asbestos claims court to resolve hundreds of Libby asbestos-related cases pending in the state…
Student art show on display at college
It’s the most artistic time of the year for Flathead Valley Community College as art students of all mediums prepare for the end-of-semester art show and annua…
Great Falls architect picked for Somers school upgrade
L’Heureux Page Werner will serve as the architect for the Somers Middle School’s $15.8 million renovation and expansion project.
Pedestrian struck and injured crossing highway
A pedestrian attempting to cross a busy highway in Evergreen was sent to the hospital Tuesday after he was hit by a vehicle.
406 to remain Montana's sole area code until 2031
Montana is one of only 12 states with a single area code, and its residents have made those three digits part of the Treasure State’s brand. 406 adorns souveni…
Huntress aims to educate people about the sport she loves
Olivia Nalos Opre has been called the Blood Thirsty Beauty Queen — and a lot worse.
Hockey association celebrates upgraded rink
The Flathead Valley Hockey Association will hold a grand-opening ceremony for the upgraded Woodland Ice Rink at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29.
New judge to oversee commissioner's jury trial
Flathead County Commissioner Phil Mitchell’s jury trial has been postponed until Feb. 26, 2018, and a new judge has been called upon to oversee the case.
Two dead, one injured in Sanders County shootings on Saturday
One woman is dead and a man was sent to the hospital after a shooting near Trout Creek over the weekend.
Daines opposes current version of tax bill
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are considering a trigger that would automatically increase taxes if their sweeping legislation fails to generate as much reven…
Thanksgiving crash victim identified
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of a woman killed in a two-vehicle crash on Montana 35 on Thanksgiving.