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Woman’s body found floating in Flathead Lake near Bigfork
A woman’s body was pulled out of Flathead Lake near Bigfork on Wednesday after being discovered by a wake surfing …
Mission Valley road construction plans discussed at open house
The Montana Department of Transportation and project partners invite the public and media to attend an open house to learn about design and construction plans for both the U.S. 93 Ninepipe Eagle Pass Trail and U.S.…
Paving work begins on Kalispell Bypass next week
Paving work is expected to ramp up on the Kalispell Bypass starting April 28.
Glacier National Park plows make it to Big Bend
Glacier National Park plow crews are about three miles from Logan Pass on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Dog Tag Buddies brings healing to Pablo veteran
A gabled house with a killer view of the Mission Mountains is where Bill and Janet Austin and their dogs, Gretchen and Zippy, call home.
Whitefish City Council approves rental support
Whitefish City Council last week agreed to commit funds to the Workforce Rental Assistance Program.
Employers at job fair looking to fill open spots
Levels of urgency varied when it comes to hiring across industries with some employers expressing extreme hiring concerns and others finding themselves in a be…
Measles reported in Gallatin County; state's first cases in 35 years
State health officials on Thursday reported Montana’s first cases of measles since 1990.
Traditional folk musician brings the stories of lumber camps to museum performance
Recording artist Jeff Warner tells history through traditional music played on banjo, concertina, and “pocket instruments” such as cow bones.
Earth Day Expo focuses on a day of learning
This year’s theme, "Healthy Planet, Healthy Community," highlights how sustainability and clean energy benefit both people and the planet.
Former Polson Police officer admits to child sexual abuse
Judge John Larson of Missoula set a sentencing date of July 10 in Lake County for former Polson Police officer Matthew Timm, who admitted to knowingly photogra…
Bird of the month: Rock Wren
Rock Wren is an apropos name for a bird that lives in sparsely vegetated, arid and rocky canyons.
Bobby’s Law receives widespread support from state lawmakers and local advocates
Legislation mandating harsher penalties for drunk drivers is poised to reach the governor’s desk after receiving near-unanimous support from the state Senate.
FWP to review trapping seasons at annual meeting in Kalispell
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff will present harvest information from the recent trapping seasons in Northwest Montana at a joint meeting of the Montana Trappers Association and Montana Fur Harvesters on Sunda…
Bigfork group gets Round Up grant for bike helmets
Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety program last week awarded $15,395 in grants supporting community safety projects proposed by six nonprofit o…
Presentation explores historic Montana free speech case
Missoula author Doug Ammons will tell the story of attorney Matt Canning, who defended a farmer who was accused of insulting President Woodrow Wilson during World War I.