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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…
UM study finds humans cause more destructive wildfires in the West
More than three times as many houses and other structures burned in Western wildfires from 2010 to 2020 than in the previous decade, and that wasn’t only becau…
Kalispell woman accused of striking husband with glass vase
Natalie Kay Heser, 55, faces an assault with a weapon charge in Flathead County District Court after the Jan. 29 disturbance on the 800 block of East Washingto…
Suspect in June shooting back in custody
Judge Amy Eddy issued a $25,000 bench warrant for Jeffrey Allen Smith, 49, after he failed to appear in Flathead County District Court for his Jan. 19 arraignm…
Last of bungling burglars sentenced
Joseph Craig Neva, 20, apologized in Flathead County District Court for his role in the March 26 break-in prior to receiving his punishment.
Cancellation of equine events recommended after deadly virus detected in Flathead County
Following multiple confirmed cases of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy in Flathead County, state officials recommend that area horse owners and event coo…
New high density development pitched for Columbia Falls
Developers are proposing another high density housing project just east of the Flathead River, this time on 22 acres north of U.S. 2 in Columbia Falls.
Federal roadway safety grants awarded to Kalispell, Whitefish
The cities of Kalispell and Whitefish have earned federal grants to develop roadway safety plans.
Whitefish Mountain Resort evacuates 150 skiers off new Chair 4
Skiers and boarders were lowered down by rope from the new Snow Ghost Express chairlift at Whitefish Mountain Resort following a mechanical failure Wednesday.
$2 million lottery ticket sold at Kalispell store
A $2 million winning lottery ticket was sold in December at a convenience store in Kalispell.
Bill would force Montana cities to allow smaller home lots
A bill heard Tuesday at the Montana Legislature aims to increase the number of modestly priced homes available to Montana residents by reining in the power of …
Montana Meth Project launches Paint the State art contest
The Montana Meth Project is launching Paint the State 2023, a public art contest aimed at engaging Montana teens and adults in on-the-ground drug prevention.
Committee debates Kalispell representative's medical ‘right of conscience’ bill
A bill that would allow medical institutions, providers and other health care employees to deny services based on their “ethical, moral, or religious beliefs or principles” was the subject of intense debate Monday …
Cities following legislation on housing, sales taxes, local control
Municipalities in Northwest Montana are keeping a close eye on the 2023 legislative session with a number of proposals on the docket that would change tax laws…
Murder suspect ‘uncooperative’ with state hospital staff
The Columbia Falls man faces a deliberate homicide charge in Flathead County District Court after allegedly stabbing another man to death at a Dawn Drive home …
Daines reintroduces Root and Stem Act
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines’ office announced Tuesday that he has reintroduced his Root and Stem Act after it passed the Senate during the last congressional session, but not the House.