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Columbia Falls Planning Commission gives Teakettle Heights positive recommendation
The Columbia Falls Planning Commission on Wednesday sent a positive recommendation for the Teakettle Heights subdi…
Block management area info available for hunters
Hunters can obtain the 2021 Block Management Area Access Guide online or download or print BMA maps at fwp.mt.gov/bma.
State wants to simplify hunting regulations for 2022-23 seasons
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is starting a biennial review of the state's hunting regulations, and this year the department is looking to take a fresh appr…
Former Whitefish police chief responds to corruption allegations
The Whitefish interim chief of police and the department's former longtime chief are the subjects of an investigation by state officials after alleged acts of …
Whitefish men embroiled in lawsuits alleging nefarious activity
Three Whitefish residents are embroiled in lawsuits involving each other that include claims of trying to derail a criminal investigation, an alleged sexual scheme and participating in racketeering activity.
More Northwest Montana Fair winners announced
The Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo has announced more contest winners. The fair ran from Aug. 16 to Aug. 22 and saw near-record attendance.
Plans for revamped skate park in Troy begin to cement
Thanks to a recent swell in public support, Troy community organizers and city officials are working with a construction firm to give the municipality's skate …
IRS says scammers targeting federal stimulus payments
The IRS says it received a record number of complaints in June and July about scams related to economic impact payments — the federal stimulus checks delivered to Americans throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
County poised to approve $117M budget
The Flathead County commissioners are poised to approve the final version of the county's operating budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year on Thursday.
Glacier's Sun Road reservation system ends Monday
Glacier National Park is winding down operations as fall approaches and another record-shattering visitor season comes to an end.
Polson officials hold hearing on housing crisis
Polson officials estimate nearly 1,000 additional housing units will be needed over the next four years to keep up with the demands of a surging population. Lo…
Flathead authorities plan increased DUI patrols
Flathead County law enforcement agencies will increase patrols to spot drunk and impaired drivers through the Labor Day weekend.
New FWP director talks public access, grizzlies in Northwest Montana
New Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Director Hank Worsech discovered the passion of hunters, trappers and anglers from Northwest Montana at a meet-and-greet e…
1 person killed in weekend mobile home fire near Arlee
A man died in a weekend mobile home fire near Arlee, Lake County officials said.
Invasive mussels found on Kalispell-bound boat
Watercraft inspectors in Montana recently intercepted their 50th mussel-fouled boat of the year after spotting the aquatic invasive species attached to the ves…
Jerry Meerkatz, credited with boosting Kalispell redevelopment, dies at 63
Jerry Meerkatz, a longtime businessman who recently retired after leading two Kalispell-based economic development agencies, died after a motorcycle crash in W…