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Tribal groups join lawsuit seeking restoration of $127 million in canceled farm grants
In March, the USDA canceled 49 of 50 Increasing Land, Capital and Market Access Program grants designed to support…
Man charged with assault after allegedly hitting pickup with bat
A man accused of attacking a pickup truck with a baseball bat earlier this month faces a felony assault with a weapon charge in Flathead County District Court.
Man charged with pulling knife over parking dispute
A man confronted over apparently trying to avoid paying for parking at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo allegedly pulled out a knife and began swinging.
Kalispell’s City Attorney sees importance of local government
Johnna Preble has assumed the position of Kalispell city attorney after serving as assistant city attorney since 2018.
Declining trust in government a top issue for Zinke supporters
The economy and a general distrust in government are among the top issues for the folks who came out to support U.S. House candidate Ryan Zinke at his campaign…
Columbia Falls High School teacher travels to Belgium to learn about the EU
A historical moment occurred during Columbia Falls High School teacher Jeanette Price’s study tour in Brussels, Belgium.
Author uses teen novel to provide look at furry community
The Whitefish author is best known for her fantasy series “The Summer King Chronicles.”
Whitefish holding open house on community housing assessment
The open house will provide members of the public as much time and flexibility as possible to drop in, learn about Whitefish’s updated Housing Needs Assessment, and share comments, experiences and input.
Woman killed, man injured in saloon shooting
A woman was shot dead and a man is in critical condition following an altercation early Saturday morning in Martin City.
Rule change would loosen vaccine requirements at childcare centers
The Department of Public Health and Human Services heard public comment on Thursday about a proposed rule change that would loosen vaccination requirements at …
Judge won't block Idaho wolf trapping, snaring regulations
Trappers can continue pursuing wolves under Idaho's current regulations after a federal judge rejected a request by conservation groups to temporarily block th…
Montana brothers plead guilty in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Two Montana brothers whom authorities said were among the first people to breach the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection have pleaded guilty to obstructing official proceedings under a plea deal with prosec…
Motorist who struck, severely injured cyclist allegedly drove drunk
Kenneth Malcolm Stevenson, 34, faces a felony negligent vehicular assault charge in Flathead County District Court following the Aug. 21 collision.
Glacier Area Special Olympics hosts picnic honoring athletes
The picnic will be at Lawrence Park in Kalispell on Friday, Aug. 26, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Winners announced in Huck Festival baking contest
Each entry for the annual Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival baking contest had to contain that favorite purple fruit, but the similarities ended there.
Book drop incident prompts staff resignations while ‘sense of unease’ persists at library
ImagineIF Library Director Ashley Cummins said many library staff members have a sense of unease and concern for their safety after the incident, which at the …