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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…
Kalispell City Council weighs zoning reforms, wildlife protections in new land use plan
Kalispell City Council on Monday night took its first look at a new land use plan aimed at steering development over the next 20 years in one of Montana’s fast…
Montana-Canada border traffic falls sharply in 2025
Container crossings fell 21% and inbound visitation dropped 29% over the first 11 months of the year.
$10M in funding for Noxon Bridge heads to Senate for final vote
A federal funding bill that includes $10 million to replace the failing Noxon Bridge has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is headed to the Senate f…
Aquatic invasive species continue to pop up across Montana
Aquatic invasive species continued to spread in 2025 despite the best efforts of state wildlife officials.
Flathead County commissioners urged to cut ties with federal immigration authorities
Advocates urged Flathead County commissioners on Monday to break ties with immigration enforcement agencies after federal agents shot dead a second Minneapolis…
Flathead County Sheriff’s Office providing security at Glacier Park International Airport
Months in the making, the agreement was spurred by discussions between airport officials and the Sheriff’s Office over airport security concerns.
Rare bird sighting a feather in the cap for Libby couple
One hundred years after Libby first began participating, the 2025 rendition of the Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count became notable for more than just an annivers…
Kalispell Council begins review of new land use plan that will guide growth for next 20 years
Kalispell City Council on Monday will review its new land use plan, a document that will guide the city's growth for the next 20 years.
Statewide sampling shows chronic wasting disease detections up from previous years
The 100% fatal neurological disorder affects ungulates, including mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk and moose, and spreads through both direct and indirect con…
Secluded saga: Memoir tells story of couple who homesteaded in the North Fork
The last thing Zach Block expected to find when he slid the pages from their covering was a historical artifact of sorts.
Mineral County search and rescue team marks one year
Mineral County has observed firsthand in recent years that there is a significant need for search and rescue, as these teams save lives by finding people durin…
Polson man arrested after standoff involving SWAT takes plea deal
A Polson man who barricaded himself inside his home and fired shots at law enforcement officers in 2024 entered into a plea agreement in District Court in Pols…
Mission town councilor's criticism of fire chief sparks heated debate
Voters returned former mayor and councilman Steve McCollum to the St. Ignatius Town Council, and during his first meeting back, his questions sparked some heat…
Man charged in 2024 dispute over camper receives suspended jail sentences
A man accused of injuring another person with a piece of wood during a dispute in Hungry Horse over a camper in 2024 later received a pair of suspended sentences.
Suspected auto thief pleads not guilty
Cody William Heffner, described as a transient in court documents, appeared before Judge Danni Coffman in Flathead County District Court on Jan. 8 for his arraignment.