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Flathead Forest updates Round Star Project following court order
Flathead National Forest released an updated assessment for the 9,500-acre Round Star Project near Whitefish, fulf…
Columbia Falls man accused of threatening son with gun
A 60-year-old Columbia Falls man faces a felony charge in Flathead County District Court after allegedly threatening his son with a gun over the weekend.
Kalispell City Council approves higher water rates
Residents will pay higher water fees starting in September after the Kalispell City Council approved a new water fee schedule at its meeting Monday.
Hungry Horse Reservoir evacuated, closed to public
All roads, trails and recreation sites along Hungry Horse Reservoir were closed to public access Tuesday morning due to wildfires actively burning in the area.
Carcinogens found at Montana nuclear missile sites as reports of hundreds of cancers surface
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force has detected unsafe levels of a likely carcinogen at underground launch control centers at a Montana nuclear missile base where…
One-time murder suspect accused of violating suspended sentence
Jason David Weldele, 45, is expected to return to Flathead County District Court on Thursday to answer to allegations he has repeatedly violated the conditions…
Montana State Hospital tallies high rates of falls, chemical restraints and staff vacancies
The Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs, the state’s only public adult psychiatric facility, is continuing to see high staff vacancies, budget deficits, and shortfalls in health and safety standards more than a …
Upset man allegedly pulled knife on casino employees
Prosecutors brought Tyler Jay Walter, 38, on counts of assault with a weapon and tampering with evidence following his Aug. 5 arrest.
Boosting overnight staffing a priority for Kalispell Police chief following audit
Increasing overnight staffing levels as recommended in a recent audit of the Kalispell Police Department is a priority for new Chief Jordan Venezio.
Evacuation order lifted for Niarada Fire as rain slows growth
Some residents under evacuation orders were allowed to return home Monday after fire crews made progress on containing the Niarada Fire west of Elmo thanks to …
Motorcyclist from Kalispell killed in wreck near Belgrade
The man was riding a Yamaha motorcycle eastbound along Frontage Road in Gallatin County about 10:13 p.m., Aug. 6 when the truck pulled out in front of him from Thorpe Road while taking a right turn, according to a …
Always on the run and loving it
She admits she has always struggled with sitting still.
Whitefish City Council considers putting resort tax change on ballot
Whitefish City Council on Monday will decide whether to place a measure before voters in the fall that would direct a portion of resort tax dollars toward comm…
Glacier Institute nears fundraising goal to restore Big Creek facility
The Glacier Institute is $200,000 away from reaching its $1.7 million goal to restore the Big Creek Outdoor Education Center.
Kalispell City Council to vote on water rate hike
The Kalispell City Council will vote Monday on a proposed water rate increase.
Cooler weather slows growth on Ridge Fire
Growth slowed on a wildfire near Martin City over the weekend with cooler and more humid weather moving into the region.