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PHOTOS: Flathead, Glacier class of 2026 graduation ceremonies
Photos from Flathead and Glacier high schools' graduation ceremonies held Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.
Montana Supreme Court says officers must have more than a hunch to search a vehicle
What began as a minor traffic stop in eastern Montana became a drug bust three years ago. But a recent Montana Supreme Court ruling has overturned the convicti…
Chief Earl Old Person Memorial Highway unveiled in Browning
Officials unveiled the Chief Earl Old Person Memorial Highway on Thursday.
Transgender woman, bookstore, teacher sue over Montana law banning drag reading events
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A transgender woman, the owners of an independent bookstore and an educator who teaches in costume are among those challenging Montana's f…
Columbia Falls man dies in fiery crash near Whitefish
A Columbia Falls man died in a fiery crash Thursday morning on Montana 40 near Whitefish.
Kalispell officials call on residents to conserve water
City officials in Kalispell announced Thursday that the high demand for water has triggered Stage 1 water restrictions and called for residents to voluntarily reduce water consumption until at least August.
Accused killer out free after white supremacist helps post bail
The 19-year-old accused of beating a homeless man to death in Kalispell last month is free from the county jail after a known white supremacist with deep ties …
TikTok and 5 content creators ask federal judge to block Montana from banning app
TikTok Inc. and a group of five content creators who are suing the state of Montana over its first-in-the-nation law to ban the video sharing app are now askin…
Officials say 12K pounds of asphalt removed from Yellowstone River thus far after train derailment
Crews over the holiday weekend finished removing the remaining train cars from the Yellowstone River after last month’s derailment and bridge collapse near Ree…
Registration open for Mutton Bustin' at Northwest Montana Fair
Now is the time to register children for Mutton Bustin’ at this year’s Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo, scheduled for Aug. 16-20 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.
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.
Kalispell man arrested after allegedly pulling gun
A Kalispell man faces a felony charge in Flathead County District Court for allegedly aiming a gun at the head of another person last week.
Man allegedly attacked fast food employees, deputies
A man who allegedly attacked fast food restaurant employees before turning on sheriff’s deputies late last month now faces multiple charges in Flathead County …
Zinke latest to endorse Sheehy for Senate
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke on Wednesday threw his support behind Navy SEAL veteran and businessman turned U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy, joining other prominent M…
Council approves developments, sewer regs
Kalispell City Council approved several development projects and voted to implement a series of industrial sewer regulations at its Monday meeting.
Victims of fatal Flathead Valley crashes ID’d
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office has identified the three people killed in a pair of vehicle crashes earlier this week.