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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…
Montana bill that would ban diversity training gets first hearing
A bill that would prohibit state departments from requiring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training — similar to Florida’s “Stop WOKE” legislation — would be bad for Montana students and could lead to litigation,…
Montana Republicans show support for medical conscience bill
State lawmakers in the House of Representatives gave broad approval Monday to a bill that would allow medical providers, health care facilities and insurers to deny services based on “ethical, moral, or religious b…
Nissen family puts land under conservation easement with the Flathead Land Trust
The Flathead Land Trust helped a Whitefish family place a 24 acre open-space property under a conservation easement in late January.
Bill that funds career and technical education advances in House
A bill that would provide continued funding for out-of-pocket expenses related to career and technical education unanimously passed the House Education Committee on Feb. 2.
Man accused of trying to break into C-Falls school pleads not guilty
Nels Edward Williams, 63, faces counts of assault on a peace officer and criminal mischief in Flathead County District Court following the alleged attempted break-in.
Neighbors, lawmakers want pot industry to keep the smell inside
Depending on where you live and what direction the wind blows, the smell of marijuana growers is ruining some neighborhoods, according to Rep. Jedidiah Hinkle, R-Belgrade, who wants pot cultivators to install air f…
Alleged confrontation after youth sports game leads to felony charge
Tyrell Eugene Darrington, 40, is scheduled to be arraigned in Flathead County District Court before Judge Robert Allison on Feb. 8.
Game wardens seek information on three deer shot and wasted in Ferndale
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens are seeking information on three deer found shot and wasted in the Swan River north of the Montana 209 bridge in Ferndale in Flathead County.
Whitefish Mountain Resort's newest chairlift resumes running after maintenance team undergoes training
Following a rope evacuation and several day shutdown of the new Snow Ghost Express chairlift, the conveyance is spinning again at Whitefish Mountain Resort.
UM study: Montanans share common love toward grizzly bears
Small wonder, then, that Montanans, though likely never to have seen a grizzly, hold strong opinions about the legendary bruins.
Kalispell man arrested after Saturday night police chase
A Kalispell man who allegedly led law enforcement on a chase after leaving the scene of an accident Saturday night is being held in the county jail on multiple…
Organizer devotes time to building female friendships
Over a decade later, Laurie McCargar dedicates her time — often outdoors — to building a community for women in the Flathead Valley through Outsiety, a group t…
Whitefish looks at limiting marijuana business locations
Council will hold a work session on the topic on Monday to discuss the possibility of amending its buffering requirements after some councilors raised concerns…
Kalispell Council to vote on C-PACE district, parks ordinances
Kalispell City Council on Monday will weigh a resolution considering the creation of a C-PACE district and three ordinances that would place limits on the use of public parks facilities.
Seeing double: eight sets of twins attend Cayuse Prairie School
One set of twins attending the same school might be special but eight sets at a rural school with a total enrollment of 303 kindergarten through eighth-graders…