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Updated 10 hours, 38 minutes ago

Glacier National Park plows at Big Drift

Glacier National Park plow crews are at the Big Drift, which marks the last of the snow on the Going-to-the-Sun Ro…

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Creston Auction canceled for a second year

The 2021 Creston Auction will not be held again this year, the Creston Fire Fighters Association announced Thursday.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Pandemic reshaped state's economy, but more change anticipated

During the University of Montana’s first online Economic Outlook Seminar, change was present in every conversation and in the very format of the meeting itself.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Woman fears release of man who allegedly killed father

Monica Lee Williams is afraid a Kalispell man accused of killing his father is going to walk free.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Reward increased for info related to dead bears found near Bigfork

Monetary reward increased for information related to dead bears found near Bigfork

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Kalispell man to appear on 'Jeopardy' Thursday

Kalispell's Stuart Crane to match wits on popular quiz show

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Teen dies in fatal rollover crash

An 18-year-old man died in a one-vehicle traffic accident late Tuesday night near Kalispell.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Health department overwhelmed with vaccine requests

Flathead City-County Health Department officials say those looking to be vaccinated may wait weeks for call back.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Study: Flathead, Whitefish lakes generate $3B in property value

University of Montana and Whitefish Lake Institute study shows local lakes bring significant value to nearby properties, economy

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Montana lawmakers push for reauthorizing Keystone XL

President Joe Biden canceled the long-disputed pipeline project in one of many executive orders on his first day in office, angering Republican lawmakers who h…

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Neighbor shoots dogs while defending his cattle

A Columbia Falls woman is mourning the death of her two dogs after they were shot by a neighbor, who said the animals were on his land chasing cattle and chickens.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Old Navy opens Wednesday in North Kalispell

Old Navy opens Wednesday in North Kalispell

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
North Valley Food Bank plans food drive, fundraiser

North Valley Food Bank is starting the year off with several fundraising events and a food drive.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Class AA Speech and Debate: Flathead takes 2nd, Glacier 3rd at state tourney

After putting up a good fight in the battle of words, Kalispell’s Class AA high school speech and debate teams finished a consistent season in second and third…

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Construction well underway on Ruder School transformation

Construction is progressing on the $10.9 million expansion and remodel at Ruder Elementary School in Columbia Falls.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Hungry Horse man wounded in shooting

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred early Saturday morning in Hungry Horse.