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Flathead County says it gets to appoint Planning Board members in lawsuit response
The conservation district filed a lawsuit against county commissioners and the Planning and Zoning Department afte…
Opponents speak out against proposal to lump Whitefish, Columbia Falls into same house district
“Do not force a wildcat and a bulldog to share the same cage, the results may not be pretty,” said a Columbia Falls resident during a redistricting public hearing on Saturday.
Recovery home proposal under consideration by Kalispell Planning Board
The Kalispell Planning Board will weigh a conditional use permit for a group home aimed at those in recovery from addiction at 730 First Ave. W. during its Tuesday meeting.
Underwear-clad man arrested for allegedly wielding knife
A 29-year-old is being held in the county jail with bail set at $100,000 after allegedly trying to stab a man in a local apartment building last week.
Man arrested after attempted break-in in Kalispell
Police arrested a man last week who allegedly tried to break into the Kalispell home of a family he had previously threatened to kill.
Plea deal would see alleged child rapist serve 20 years of 45-year sentence
Ray Allen Roberts, 52, entered an Alford plea to the felony charge after striking a deal with prosecutors in late November.
Federal judge strikes down Montana vaccine choice law in health settings
A federal judge in the U.S. District of Montana ruled late Friday that Montana’s law barring discrimination based on vaccine status is unconstitutional and preempted by federal law as it applies to healthcare setti…
Hungry Horse man dies in car accident
A Hungry Horse man was killed following a two-vehicle crash in on U.S. 2 East in front of the Glacier Park International Airport on Dec. 8.
Man dies in house fire north of Polebridge
Columbia Falls and Blankenship firefighters responded to a fatal house fire up the North Fork on Dec. 10.
Conservationist awarded for his work on the North Fork
In Northwest Montana, everything circles back to Glacier National Park. Especially for Michael Jamison, a Whitefish-based conservationist.
Kalispell City Council getting up to speed on loan program for energy improvements
Kalispell City Council will hold a work session Monday focused on the state’s new C-PACE program.
Influenza cases, hospitalizations spike in Montana
Influenza cases in Montana hit a sharp rise at the start of December, with nearly 1,000 new cases and more than 50 new hospitalizations reported statewide last…
Orphaned Montana cubs find home with Pittsburgh billionaire
What happens to orphaned bear cubs rescued from the wilds of Montana?
Author details connection to wilderness in adventure memoir
In his most recent book, “My Wilderness Life,” John Fraley chronicles his life as he goes through college and begins his career.
Montana to consider extending postpartum Medicaid coverage
Lawmakers in several conservative-led states — including Montana, Wyoming, Missouri, and Mississippi — are expected to consider proposals to provide a year of continuous health coverage to new mothers enrolled in M…
Retired sportscaster recalls colorful memories in new book
Peanuts and Cracker Jack, rally hats, the roar of the crowd.