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Headlines: Grizzly attack at Glacier, primary election results, and airport closures
Hiker injured in Glacier grizzly bear mauling suffered broken arm, primary delivers mixed results for Northwest Mo…
Kalispell Police investigate shooting that wounded one
Authorities are investigating an alleged early morning shooting in Kalispell that left one man wounded and hospitalized.
Boating reopens on Glacier's Two Medicine and St. Mary lakes
Boating opportunities are now available on St. Mary and Two Medicine lakes on the east side of Glacier National Park. Park officials on Monday said it’s the fi…
Rabid bat reported in Flathead County
A bat that had human contact tested positive for rabies last week, according to the Flathead City-County Health Department. It’s the first animal that has tested positive for rabies in Flathead County this year.
Attorneys seek dismissal of Columbia Falls murder case
Attorneys for accused killer Zain Alexander Ray Glass are asking a Flathead County District Court judge to dismiss his murder case, arguing he remains unfit to…
Allegedly drunk motorist accused of flashing gun
Prosecutors brought Dell Thomas Russon, 55, up on a felony count of assault with a weapon and a misdemeanor driving under the influence charge following his Ju…
Columbia Falls man accused of wielding baseball bat in attack
An argument over money near a Columbia Falls gas station earlier this month allegedly escalated into a beating with a baseball.
Columbia Heights rollover leaves driver dead
A 42-year-old Kalispell man died after rolling his vehicle near mile marker 141 of U.S. 2 on Sunday night, authorities say.
Known as a logger, Bob Love shines as a writer and poet
Bob Love is probably better known by friends and neighbors as a logger and outdoorsman, but he’s been writing for more than 50 years now.
Whitefish plans to create more distance for marijuana dispensaries
Whitefish is considering increasing the buffer between marijuana businesses and schools and churches as well as the distance between such businesses themselves.
City council to vote on city airport amendment
The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 201 First Ave. E. It can also be attended virtually via Zoom.
Homegrown mercantile helps community of Eureka
What began as the Montana Farmacy, and has since expanded, into a place where you can get old-fashioned goods — candies, teas, soaps and herbal remedies.
Hidden historical paradise features a life-size replica of Stonehenge
The Stonehenge Air Museum, which sits on the family’s property, is located in a hangar tucked off of U.S. 93.
Glamping in a small cabin on the Tobacco River
Glamping is a form of camping involving accommodations that traditional camping can’t offer, a way to satisfy one's need for time outside without the lack of a…
Cancer navigators at Logan Health help patients through difficult diagnosis
At Logan Health, a team of social workers helps patients navigate the uncertainty.
20,000 descend on Whitefish for country music festival
As darkness finally enveloped the main stage at Under the Big Sky in Whitefish on Friday night — smoky sunset hues giving way to sophisticated concert lighting…