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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Two reservation-made documentaries candidates for Big Sky Award
Two short documentaries filmed on the Flathead Indian Reservation are among eight nominees for the Big Sky Award at the 2026 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival.
Renovations planned for Shady Lane fishing site
Major improvements may be coming to the Shady Lane Fishing Access Site in the coming years, including an updated pier, new gravel paths and additional landscap…
Man convicted in connection with deadly 2022 shooting in Evergreen back behind bars
A man convicted of evidence tampering in a 2022 homicide case in Evergreen is back behind bars after a slew of alleged probation violations.
Cayuse Prairie School sets levy amount
Cayuse Prairie School will run a $300,000 general fund levy in May.
Suspected drug dealer sentenced to state Department of Corrections
A suspected drug dealer who allegedly struggled with police officers during his 2024 arrest in Columbia Falls later received a partially suspended sentence to the state Department of Corrections.
Woman arrested after stabbing boyfriend takes deferred prosecution agreement
A woman brought up on a felony charge last year after allegedly attacking her boyfriend with a knife during an apparent mental health crisis later received a deferred prosecution agreement.
Dems want details on federal wildland fire service
A group of Democratic congressional leaders on Wednesday asked Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to halt creation of a consolidated federal wildland fire service …
Health board accepts septic regulation changes, sends to commissioners for final approval
After months of discussion, the Flathead City-County Health Board accepted changes to the county’s septic regulation and construction standards — sending them …
Court throws out judgment blaming Montana asbestos deaths on BNSF railroad
BILLINGS (AP) — A federal appeals court has overturned a judge's finding that BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two people in a Montana mining town whe…
Flathead Valley Community College holds motivational talks
Flathead Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center is offering one-hour midday sessions to explore valuable topics that support both personal and professional growth during Motivational Mondays.
Repairs planned this spring for flood-damaged Thompson Pass road in Sanders County
The road running through Thompson Pass in Sanders County is tentatively scheduled to undergo repair work this spring, weather permitting, according to state transportation officials.
Man arrested for shooting at ex-girlfriend given five-year sentence
A 63-year-old man accused of pulling a gun on his ex-girlfriend in early 2025 received a five-year sentence in October.
Kalispell City Council debates future development along US 93
City councilors shared their visions Monday for future development along U.S. 93 in North Kalispell during a review of the new land use plan meant to guide the…
Columbia Falls standoff ends after arrival of SWAT team
A Columbia Falls man is in custody after allegedly threatening family members with a sword and rifle over the weekend.
Whitefish approves boat launch fee increase for City Beach
The Whitefish City Council voted unanimously to approve an increase in the City Beach boat launch fees.