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Tribal project farmers in Hot Springs protest fee increase amid diminishing water supply
Farmers in the Hot Springs area of Sanders County are protesting their third fee increase from the Flathead Indian…
Under The Big Sky Festival returns to Whitefish in July
After an incredibly successful inaugural festival in 2019, the Under The Big Sky Festival is moving forward with concert dates planned for July 17 and 18 at Bi…
Trego man accused in shooting death of son
A Trego man faces a deliberate homicide charge after allegedly killing his son in the early morning hours of April 5.
Lincoln County authorities recover man's remains
Authorities believe they have recovered the body of a Troy man missing since last summer. Daniel Lee Dolan, 41, was last seen in June 2020 and efforts to locate him had proved futile until last week.
State picks roundabout for U.S. 2-Batavia intersection
A roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of U.S. 2 West and Batavia Lane, but it could take roughly five years to nail down funding for the improve…
Gov. Gianforte tests positive for COVID-19
BOZEMAN (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has continued to show mild systems after testing positive for COVID-19 over the weekend.
United Way donors meet challenge grant
Northwest Montana United Way successfully completed a $300,000 matching grant challenge for its capital campaign, raising $325,750 by the March 31 deadline.
Centerline rumble strip construction to begin
The Montana Department of Transportation will begin installing low noise centerline rumble strips on highways in western Montana this spring.
Ferndale Sewing Circle binds community together for 87 years
Ferndale Sewing Society has been going strong since 1934.
Library board considers polling voters on funding
The board of Flathead County's ImagineIF Libraries is mulling next steps to secure more funding and maintain library services.
Local group offers support, education for those living with Parkinson’s disease
Local group offers support, education and positivity for those living with Parkinson’s
County to hold hearing on West Glacier work camps
The Flathead County commissioners are scheduled to hold a public hearing Tuesday morning on a proposal to allow "work camps" for seasonal employees in the West…
6-pack lift planned at Whitefish ski resort
A new six-person chair lift is in the works at Whitefish Mountain Resort, officials announced Monday.
Authorities ID Kila crash victim
A 39-year-old Kalispell man who died Friday night in a traffic accident in Kila has been identified as David Espinosa, according to Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino.
Former Montana Gov. Stan Stephens dies at 91
HELENA (AP) — Former Montana Gov. Stan Stephens has died. He was 91.
A life well-lived despite hard work and hard times
By the time Grace Larson was 25, she had five children, had been divorced twice and was on her way to filing for a third.