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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…
Efforts look to restore sharp-tailed grouse to western Montana
The last sharp-tailed grouse in western Montana was seen in 2000.
Indian fare featured at convenience store
Indian fare featured at convenience store
Flathead Business Watercooler
Flathead Business Watercooler
Swan Mountain expands snowmobiling rentals with purchase of J&L
Swan Mountain Snowmobiling, a sister company of Swan Mountain Outfitters, announced last week it had purchased J&L Snowmobile Rentals, a long-time operator of …
Whitefish to close central recycling site
The city of Whitefish plans to permanently shut down its central recycling site at the end of the month.
Law roundup: Texts not really from country star Alan Jackson
Law roundup: Texts not really from country star Alan Jackson
Water rights board faces urgent task list
The Flathead Reservation Water Management Board held its inaugural meeting this past week.
Local initiative wins Rotary grant with global reach
A consortium of Montana Rotary Clubs has joined forces to win a $39,000 grant from Rotary International to fund ongoing clean water initiatives in Guatemala.
Red bus sells for $1.3M at Florida auction
A red bus sold at auction Jan. 15 for $1.3 million in Kissimmee, Florida.
Workforce housing developer buys third property
The developer seeks to strike a balance between luxury accommodations and affordable pricing.
Law roundup: White and brown dog goes for its own walk
A white and brown long-haired dog had been walking around a neighborhood for about four hours, a caller told the Kalispell Police Department.
Omicron resistance prompts Logan Health to halt antibody program
Logan Health’s monoclonal antibody program that has successfully treated thousands of Covid-19 patients ended last week after emerging guidelines indicate that…
Logan Health to comply with Covid vaccine mandate
Logan Health is once again requiring its entire staff to get the Covid-19 vaccination in order to comply with a federal rule that was upheld by the U.S. Suprem…
High court closes oral arguments on water-bottler case
The Montana Supreme Court opened oral arguments Wednesday on an appeal challenging an exemption for Montana Artesian to operate within a voter-approved expansi…
Wings Radiothon: Annual fundraiser benefits nonprofit cancer support
The 26th annual Wings radiothon fundraiser is Thursday, Jan. 20 and Friday, Jan. 21.