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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 man sentenced for role in high-speed pursuit
Forrest Haven Pfenning, 35, of Kalispell pleaded guilty to the charge in June after striking a deal with prosecutors.
FVCC students eligible for grant funding
Students enrolled at Flathead Valley Community College for the fall semester are eligible for CARES Act grant funding.
Montana abortion laws remain blocked during legal challenge
The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling that temporarily blocks three abortion laws passed by the 2021 Legislature from taking effect …
US sued in bid to force decision on Rockies wolf protections
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates sued federal officials Tuesday after the government missed a deadline to decide if protections for gray wolves should…
Tranel, Zinke, and Lamb spar over abortion, climate and energy
The three candidates for Montana’s newly created western congressional district squared off in person for the first time at a candidate forum in Missoula Monday, landing glancing blows and setting the stage for a r…
Glacier Symphony and Chorale ushers in grand new era with 40th anniversary
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of Festival Amadeus this week, John Zoltek, in his 25th year of leadership as the organization’s founding artistic director an…
Man accused of assaulting a child receives deferred sentence
Prosecutors initially charged Skylar Fincher, 24, of Kila in Flathead County District Court with assault on a minor for the alleged incident in 2020.
County commissioners hold hearing on marijuana sales
The hearing comes a week after commissioners approved resolutions asking voters whether to implement a 3% tax on marijuana sales.
Flathead Valley man earns deferred sentence for shooting incident
Judge Robert Allison cited concerns over a perceived uptick in firearms offenses in the county as he handed down a lengthier sentence than either prosecutors or the defense team recommended for Nathan Andrew Rosene.
Glacier Park visitation down again in June
Glacier National Park visitation was down for the fourth time in six months in June.
Protestors in Lakeside lambast proposed alpine coaster project
Concerned residents took to the streets for a second protest in Lakeside over the weekend to voice their opposition to a proposed alpine coaster development ju…
More evacuations eased as Elmo Fire mellows
More than 600 firefighters converged on the Flathead Reservation over the weekend to help stop the Elmo 2 Fire dead in its tracks.
Logan Health’s foundation president aims to serve others
Joe McClafferty’s roots in Butte run deep, but when the opportunity arose at Logan Health to serve as president of the hospital’s foundation he made the move t…
Schools look to security upgrades with latest massacre top of mind
School security has again come under public scrutiny in the wake of the May 24 shooting massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
Cool weather aids battle on Elmo Fire; some evacuations lifted
Cooler daytime temperatures are aiding a substantial effort to contain the Elmo 2 Fire and keep the blaze away from hundreds of structures in the Lake Mary Ron…