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Judge denies Floyd's motion for acquittal or new trial
A Flathead County District Court judge denied a motion from Kenneth James Floyd’s attorney seeking his acquittal o…
Residents concerned about proposed grizzly management rules that include killing on public lands
A public comment session on Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ administrative rules proposal for managing grizzly bears should the federal government delist the…
Library association opposes proposal ending master’s degree requirement
You may not need a graduate degree to be a library director in Montana’s larger cities — and library advocates think that idea hurts their work.
Pantry ensures veterans enjoy a Turkey Day feast
Arriving at the Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry in Evergreen on Monday for a box stuffed full of Thanksgiving fixings, Kathleen Howard came with an offe…
Montana's general big game season enters final week
Montana’s general deer and elk hunting season wraps up Sunday, Nov. 26.
Kalispell City Council to vote on public safety levy
Kalispell City Council is expected to decide Monday whether to put a public safety levy before voters in March.
Lincoln County woman gives back to the community
JoAn Cuffe is a trailblazer. From her career in banking, to working with women’s organizations, to the chamber of commerce to raising two kids, Cuffe has spent…
Sports facility at ABS Park brings opportunity for young athletes
Construction is nearly done on an indoor training facility at the ABS Park in Evergreen, a nonprofit organization and baseball facility providing low barrier a…
Federal funds catalyst for improvements at Evergreen Water and Sewer District
The Evergreen Water and Sewer District is in the midst of a more than $11 million infrastructure upgrade that aims to replace outdated systems while preparing …
Evergreen School focuses on providing quality early education
Twelve years ago, the Evergreen School District was awarded a grant that enabled us to introduce an early learning program, now referred to as early kindergart…
Whitefish moves to business registration program
Following a change in state law, Whitefish City Council on Monday will vote on changing its business licensing provision into a business registration program.
Whitefish takes aim at illegal short-term rentals
While many homes that hit the market during Montana’s pandemic real estate boom ended up in the hands of new arrivals, others were turned into short-term renta…
Judge denies suspected Columbia Falls shooter’s release request
Matthew Clark Burns, 22, pleaded not guilty to a single count of felony assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court shortly before his Nov. 16 bail…
Legislators unanimously pause rule on religious exemptions for vaccinations at child care centers
Allowing religious exemptions from vaccination requirements at childcare centers was voted down again by legislators Thursday after the proposal was included i…
Ronan woman dies after crash in Sanders County
A Ronan woman has died as a result of injuries sustained in a Nov. 12 crash in Sanders County.
Wardens seek information on wolverine killed illegally
WISDOM – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks are seeking information on a wolverine that was reportedly shot illegally this month in southwest M…