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Montana voters will be able to register to vote on Election Day, judge rules
A Montana judge has blocked the state from limiting voter registration on Election Day, concluding the move would …
McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader: 'Not going anywhere'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Mitch McConnell was reelected as Republican leader Wednesday, quashing a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, the Senate GOP campa…
Rep. Regier among legislative leaders picked for 2023 session
Montana legislators selected leadership Wednesday for the 2023 legislative session.
Festival of Flavors event raises $250k for scholarships
Flathead Valley Community College Foundation’s annual Festival of Flavors Grand Wine Tasting event on Nov. 5 raised more than $250,000 for student scholarships.
Whitefish takes second at Polson speech tournament
Whitefish scored 83 points overall. Frenchtown placed first with 108 points. Polson took third with 65 points.
Posse presentation focuses on historic photographer
Herman Schnitzmeyer is a little known historic photographer from the lower Flathead Valley in the early 1900s.
Public Works to perform lead pipe inventory
Kalispell City Council received a briefing Monday from Department of Public Works staff on changing federal and state drinking water regulations as well as what steps must be taken to comply with the new standards.
Russian missiles cross into Poland during strike
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pounded Ukraine's energy facilities Tuesday with its biggest barrage of missiles yet, striking targets across the country and causi…
Region 1 check stations show uptick in elk harvests
Northwest Montana hunters can expect more activity in days ahead as signs of the rut have begun to emerge, state wildlife officials report.
Counties pressured to object to CSKT compact
As the deadline approaches to file objections to water rights claims set out in the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes-Montana Water Compact, some local o…
Police: Knife used in deadly attack targeting Idaho students
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Four University of Idaho students found dead in an off-campus home were targeted, and the killer or killers used a knife or other "edged we…
County shows off GIS technology during open house
On what’s known as GIS Day, the county GIS Department will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the historic County Courthouse
Cascade County Election Official says cops called after skeptics escalate
Law enforcement was called Friday after a group of election integrity skeptics in Cascade County escalated tactics, circling the county office and waiting for election officials and staff to come outside, according…
Man allegedly threatened landlord with shotgun
John Raymond Welzel, 34, faces an assault with a weapon charge in Flathead County District Court.
Conservation groups seek to end wolf hunting season early
Wolf hunting season is underway and trapping season begins on Nov. 28, but a motion filed in Lewis and Clark County District Court last week could halt the har…
Surging Montana GOP eyes big prize: Senate seat in 2024
Republicans emboldened by a string of electoral victories in Montana this midterm election are quickly turning their attention to a prize that has repeatedly e…