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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 …
Stories from the backcountry April 17
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation will host Stories from the Backcountry: Preserving the Resource edition at Sacred Waters Brewing Co. from 6-8 p.m.
A.L.E.R.T. Banquet fundraiser April 26 for medical flight program
The A.L.E.R.T. program began in 1975 as the second hospital-based advanced life support helicopter system in the United States and the first of its kind in rur…
Reed's Slough Wildlife Viewing Area opens in Flathead Valley
Onlookers cheered as Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Director Christy Clark cut through a scarlet ribbon Saturday morning, officially opening Reed’s Slough Wi…
City growth prompts need for expanded equipment storage in Kalispell
Space is running out in Kalispell’s equipment storage garage, but budget constraints have kicked expansion plans down the road.
New game warden excited to explore Mineral County
Growing up in Helena, Cody Stipcich thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad, but becoming a game warden was not a childhood dream.
Trump exempts nearly 70 coal plants from Biden-era rule on mercury
The Trump administration has granted nearly 70 coal-fired power plants a two-year exemption from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals su…
Solar storm to bring aurora display across Montana
A strong solar storm headed to Earth could produce colorful aurora displays across more U.S. states than usual Tuesday night.
Lawmakers pass bill barring discipline against students who refuse to use peers’ preferred names, pronouns
The Montana Senate on Friday cast the final vote approving a bill restricting public schools from taking action against students or staff who decline to use the preferred names or pronouns of other individuals — a …
Gate to restrict access to Blankenship Bridge gravel area
The gate will only be closed during high water in the spring, Hungry Horse/Glacier View District Ranger Rob Davies said in a letter requesting the permit.
Kalispell man found guilty on seven counts related to poaching
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens report that Cody H. Carr, 30, of Kalispell, was found guilty at trial in Flathead County Justice Court for seven criminal counts related to poaching crimes committed in…
Avelo Airlines service to Glacier Airport will not be affected by recent ICE deal.
Avelo Airlines said that its recent deal with the federal government to operate deportation flights will not affect service out of Glacier Park International A…
Shed hunter kills charging grizzly near Dupuyer
A man shot and killed a grizzly bear Friday after it charged while he was shed hunting near Dupuyer in north-central Montana.
Headlines: Bigfork homicide verdict, Blackfeet tribal members sue feds, and snowpack boost
Jackson acquitted of killing mom, guilty of murdering her boyfriend in Bigfork homicide, Blackfeet tribal members sue feds over tariffs, and a wet March boosts…
Volunteer medical work important to Whitefish dentist
One of the greatest aspects of being a dentist is being able to help others, Whitefish dentist Mandy Stebbins said.
Council to review equipment garage upgrades
The garage houses over 325 pieces of city equipment from fire engines and dump trucks to police cruisers and traffic signs, according to a brief city memo from…