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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…
Montanans back abortion amendment, nix election reform initiatives
Montanans on Tuesday voted 57% in favor of a constitutional amendment aimed at safeguarding abortion access in the state.
Republican Tim Sheehy defeats Jon Tester for Senate seat
Republican Tim Sheehy bolstered the GOP's newly acquired Senate majority with a victory over three-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester in a contest of nationa…
The latest Flathead County election results
The latest Flathead County election results
The latest: Montana statewide election results
Montana statewide election results with 550 of 727 precincts fully reported as of Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 5:30 p.m.
Zinke wins reelection, again defeating Tranel
Voters on Tuesday reelected Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke to the U.S. House, as he again defeated challenger Monica Tranel for Montana's western district sea…
Police chase through Kalispell ends with arrest
Eric Appl is being held on pending felony charges and outstanding warrants following the pursuit, said Kalispell Police Department officials in a statement.
Flathead County voters cited abortion, economy and immigration as top concerns
Overcast skies and spitting rain did little to deter voters from funneling into the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell to cast their ballots in person on…
Kalispell City Council approves Tronstad Road subdivisions
Kalispell City Council on Monday gave the go ahead to the Tronstad Meadows and Whitetail Crossing residential projects, two highly contested subdivisions along…
Gov. Gianforte wins a second term over challenger Ryan Busse
Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte won a second four-year term Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Ryan Busse.
AP Race Call: Donald Trump wins Montana
Former President Donald Trump won Montana for the third consecutive election on Tuesday, adding four electoral votes to his tally.
Big game harvest trends ahead of last season
The general deer and elk hunting season is underway in Montana, and game check station results are outpacing last year for harvested deer across northwest Mont…
3-term Democratic lawmaker tries to hold key US Senate seat in GOP-friendly Montana
BILLINGS (AP) — Three-term incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester of Montana faces perhaps his toughest reelection challenge yet on Tuesday, with control of…
Gianforte and Zinke seek to continue Republican dominance in Montana elections
HELENA (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte is heavily favored for reelection over a political newcomer, while U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke faces a stiffer challenge fro…
Voters in Flathead County head to polls for Election Day
Election Day is Nov. 5.
Former assisted living facility worker pleads guilty to stealing pain medication from patients
A 39-year-old Idaho woman accused of stealing pain medication from patients while working at an assisted living facility in Kalispell in 2023 pleaded guilty in federal court last week.