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Retiring Sister Judy Lund recognized with Spirit of Montana award for 'lifetime of service'
Students and teachers at St. Matthew’s Catholic School rose for a standing ovation as Gov. Greg Gianforte bestowed…
Libby veterans group seeks to restore cemetery angel statue
For decades, an angel has stood silent watch over the veterans buried in the Libby Cemetery. Now members of a local veterans group want to see her restored in …
Open houses planned for downtown Bigfork bridge project
Bigfork will have a new downtown bridge in 2024.
Huckleberry Days Arts Festival planned in Whitefish
The 32nd annual Huckleberry Days Arts Festival will take place Friday through Sunday at Depot Park in Whitefish.
Volunteers sought for cleanup of Flathead River
The Flathead Rivers Alliance, the Flathead Basin Commission and the Flathead Conservation District are seeking volunteers to clean up the three forks of the Fl…
West Glacier Vision Plan offers guide for growth
The heavily traveled Going-to-the-Sun Road serves as the west entrance to Glacier National Park, but it's also West Glacier's main street. It's a conundrum tha…
Rain slows fires, but not a season-ending event
A weekend of wet weather helped crews gain ground on multiple wildfires burning across Northwest Montana, although it was far from a season-ending rain event, …
It's a fishy world for Somers hatchery manager
In his words, Mark Kornick was "that guy." The one with all the questions, the one who lives for the minutiae.
Kalispell reviewing use of drones, other technology
Kalispell city staff will break down some of the city's most advanced technology at a work session Monday evening with the City Council.
Teacher attempts Glacier's 6 highest peaks in 6 days
On a cold day in February 2020, Noah Couser and a friend were brainstorming how they might spend their summer when an idea emerged: What if they attempted to c…
Great American road trip alive and well in Glacier
The great American road trip is alive and well in Glacier National Park this summer. Many travelers are turning to converted camper vans.
Kalispell water usage at record level
The city of Kalispell is breaking records for water usage as the Flathead Valley endures persistent heat and drought.
Northwest Montana man pleads guilty to burglary, bail-jumping
A Northwest Montana man facing charges in four counties is headed to prison after he admitted to two crimes Thursday in Flathead County District Court. Mitche…
Logan Health internship honors beloved neurosurgeon
Five years after his death, Dr. Peter Sorini continues to touch the lives of promising medical students.
Mountain snow possible this weekend
Summer snow is a possibility for the higher elevations of Northwest Montana as a dramatic shift in weather is expected this weekend.
Dial retires after 20 years as Whitefish police chief
Whitefish police Chief Bill Dial abruptly retired from the police department on Wednesday.