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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…
Flathead County to discuss local marijuana tax
Flathead County commissioners on Wednesday will discuss the option of a local tax on marijuana sales.
Car collector looks to share passion through museum
Donny Stevens’ fascination with cars goes back to his teenage years, racing his blue and white 1968 Chevy Camaro. Now, more than 46 years later, that Camaro is…
New superintendent hopes to bring cooperative approach to Glacier National Park
When David Roemer earned his graduate degree from the University of Montana, he never dreamed he would later return to the state as the superintendent of Glaci…
New York motorist arrested after fatal crash in Kalispell
A New York motorist faces a vehicular homicide while under the influence felony charge after allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian on U.S. 2 in Kalispell early Saturday morning.
Montana tribe sues Interior over policing and jail space
A southeastern Montana tribe has filed a federal lawsuit against the Interior Department and its Bureau of Indian Affairs, saying the U.S. is not complying with its treaty obligation to provide adequate law enforce…
Firefighting helicopter crashes into Idaho river, 2 on board
A firefighting helicopter with two people aboard crashed Thursday afternoon in the Salmon River in Idaho, officials said.
A sneak peek at the Wachholz College Center
A sneak peek at the soon-to-be open Wachholz College Center.
Man accused of shoplifting, spitting on police arraigned
A homeless man accused of shoplifting bottles of wine, biting a store employee and spitting on police officers pleaded not guilty July 21 to multiple charges i…
Kalispell celebrates ‘momentous’ day with opening of Parkline
Kalispell came together Thursday to celebrate the opening of the Parkline Trail.
Man accused of wielding shotgun pleads not guilty to assault charge
A man arrested after allegedly threatening an attack with a shotgun at a Whitefish area bar has pleaded not guilty to an assault with a weapon charge in Flathe…
Buckaroo Bennie Gardner lassoed by local law enforcement after manhunt
A wanted Kalispell man was pulled out of an area swamp and arrested Thursday following a manhunt involving state and local law enforcement with assistance from…
Creston woman recognized by elite club for senior dressage riders
Marlene Mims, 80, was recently into the Century Club of the Dressage Foundation, an elite, nationally recognized club for senior dressage riders. She is the fi…
Whitefish Community Foundation’s longtime leader to retire
During her tenure, Linda Engh-Grady has grown the Whitefish Community Foundation assets from $1 million to $56 million, including $17 million in permanently endowed assets.
Outdoors groups call on Rosendale to remove his name from RETURN Act
Montana hunters, anglers and conservationists are speaking to Montana Rep. Matt Rosendale. But it’s unclear if he’s listening to them.
Polebridge Bear Fair provides education on living with bears
Hosted by the North Fork Preservation Association, the fair will feature exhibits, speakers, and kid’s activities to promote awareness and stewardship specific to grizzly bears, black bears, and people sharing the …