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'Mountain Momma' looks to preserve land east of river with community support
A Columbia Falls woman who is no stranger to public lands advocacy hopes to preserve a key piece of land east of t…
Another Montana elk tests positive for CWD
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials announced on Friday that an elk in southeast Montana tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. The elk was locate…
Veteran coins designed at Montana State to help prevent suicide
A new set of challenge coins minted by the state of Montana — and designed by a Montana State University student — are intended to aid in preventing suicide am…
Ronan business teacher wins state award
The annual Educators Conference, held Oct. 17-18, saw Ronan High teacher Heather Gray reconnecting with other teachers and career educators across Montana.But …
Bigfork Fire lieutenant faces sexual harassment allegations
A Bigfork Fire Department lieutenant is facing accusations of sexual harassment against female coworkers.
Native artist celebrates heritage for UM’s annual Nike N7-inspired design
MISSOULA – Kaylene Big Knife grew up playing in the hills of the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation in north central Montana. She remembers running with childhood …
Whitefish targets willow trees at Riverside Park for removal
The Whitefish Parks and Recreation Department is removing willow trees at Riverside Park this fall and replacing them with safer, more sustainable native tree …
White admits to vehicular homicide of Arlee woman
Judge Molly Owen tentatively set sentencing for early February for a Butte woman who pleaded guilty to charges related to the hit-and-run death of 22-year-old Mika Westwolf.
Community nurse receives Kalispell chamber’s highest honor
Several community members and businesses were honored during the evening.
Judge lets Flathead Warming Center reopen amid pending lawsuit
A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the Flathead Warming Center can reopen for overnight stays while its lawsuit against the city of Kalispell winds through…
Montana hunter shoots, kills charging grizzly bear
A grizzly bear was killed by a hunter on Saturday, Nov. 2 after an encounter south of Placid Lake in the Seeley-Swan Valley.
Glacier National Park to introduce timed vehicle reservations in 2025
Next year, Glacier National Park visitors who go through the west entrance of Going-to-the-Sun Road and the North Fork will be required to enter during a desig…
Rotary event focuses on Ukraine
The evening includes stories, award-winning photography, project demonstrations, and film that illuminate Ukraine’s history, culture, and spirit. Attendees will learn some of the ways Rotary International responds …
Brodehl retains seat as county commissioner
A retired fire chief, Brodehl was elected to the Montana Legislature serving until 2018 before first running for county commissioner.
GOP dominates Flathead races; two Democrats headed to Legislature
In what turned out to be a GOP-led rout in Montana in Tuesday’s election, voters in two Flathead Valley districts elected Democrats to the state Legislature, f…
Kalispell man given suspended sentence for felony incest
Prosecutors initially charged Jeremy Michael Hoskin, 49, with two counts of felony incest and one count of tampering with or fabricating evidence. He struck a …