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Sharp cold front to drop snow on Glacier Park
A winter weather advisory was issued for Glacier National Park beginning Wednesday night as a potent front out of …
Sun Road plan proposes solutions for park congestion
Glacier National Park officials finalize Going-to-the-Sun Road management plan for addressing congestion
Man allegedly chokes wife in drunken fight
A woman’s efforts to keep her husband from driving drunk was met with an alleged act of violence.
Kila man accused of shooting at neighbor's home
A Kila man was arrested after his neighbor claimed he repeatedly fired a high-powered rifle toward the neighbor's home.
Blackfeet leaders vote to open Glacier's east entrance
Blackfeet leaders vote unanimously to open east entrance of park
Campaign aims to help Columbia Falls toymaker
Wooden toys in all phases of completion covered a bench in Edwin Toren’s Columbia Falls workshop last week as he continues toward his goal of building 1,500 to…
Coaches needed for student writing program
Writing Coaches of Montana is hosting its second online training this year for community members who want to work with students on their writing assignments. Specifically, coaches help students think critically abo…
Kalispell council OKs various development requests
Third lot in two weeks sells at Old School Station
All Montanans will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine April 1
HELENA (AP) — All Montana residents will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 1, Gov. Greg Gianforte said Tuesday.
Man pleads guilty again for father's death; freed on bail
Less than five months ago, Kalispell resident Jason David Weldele was lodged in the Flathead County Detention Center after being charged in the arson death of …
Report: COVID was No. 3 cause of death last year in Montana
State report: coronavirus was the No. 3 cause of death in 2020 in Montana.
Whitefish leaders testify against housing bill
A bill that would eliminate Whitefish's affordable-housing program drew spirited opposition from city leaders during its first hearing in the Montana Senate la…
Dayton woman dies in unusual pool accident
An elderly woman from Dayton died in an odd and tragic accident last week in Lakeside.
County OKs Echo Lake rezoning over objections
The Flathead County commissioners have approved a request to rezone about 62 acres along the west shore of Echo Lake over objections from neighbors who voiced concerns about boat traffic, water quality, lakeshore e…
Forest fuels reduction project to begin near Seeley Lake
Large forest management project near Seeley Lake to begin this spring. Project area encompasses nearly 5,000 acres.
United Way capital campaign in full swing
United Way campaign matching grant will expire at the end of March