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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Residential building way ahead of last year’s numbers
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has slashed workloads for a lot of businesses in the Flathead Valley, residential building is still full-steam ahead.
Caregivers and Alzheimer’s: ‘Remember who they were'
At age 14, Jack Pettitt fudged some numbers for enlistment and shipped off to the Korean War where he earned two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. Now, at age 8…
Study: Blue Moon intersection sees about 9 million vehicle trips annually
Columbia Falls may be a small town, but being on the doorstep of Glacier National Park means it also has traffic and lots of it.
Libby City Council poised to allow liquor sales on election days
After a 44-year prohibition, Libby residents are close to finally being able to buy beer, wine and liquor legally in the city on Election Day.
Kalispell man dies in crash near Creston
A 34-year-old Kalispell man died Thursday morning in a crash involving a vehicle and semi.
Say it ain't snow: Kalispell sets daily record for snow
Northwest Montana was spared from the worst of a rare October winter storm that walloped Western Montana Friday night.
Northwest Montana check stations to collect CWD samples
A combination of factors have experts believing the general deer and elk season will be a good one in Northwest Montana.
Wish granted: Foundation covers Stillwater student's tuition
On the day before his 16th birthday, Conner McNealey’s wish was granted. The Swan Valley teen was given a year of tuition to attend Stillwater Christian Schoo…
State sues 4 Flathead businesses over lack of COVID protocols
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has lodged complaints against four Flathead County businesses alleging the entities violated COVID-19 directives by failing to ensure employees and patrons…
Flathead reports 3 more virus-related deaths
The Flathead City-County Health Department reported three additional COVID-19 related deaths on Friday, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Flathead County up to 26.
Whitefish ordinance would limit bar, restaurant capacity for Halloween
An emergency ordinance could limit capacity at 50% for Whitefish restaurants and bars and limit the size of social gatherings on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, …
Councilman: disposal boxes won’t fix used needle issue in Lawrence Park
Councilman says disposal boxes won’t fix drug needle issue in Lawrence Park
Montana Supreme Court quickly dismisses lawsuit over pot initiative
Montana Supreme Court quickly dismisses lawsuit over pot initiative
Evergreen administrator honored as superintendent of year
Evergreen School District Superintendent Laurie Barron has been named Superintendent of the Year for Montana.
Prescribed burns begin on Stillwater Forest
The Stillwater Unit of the DNRC has plans to complete fall prescribed fire operations before winter truly sets in.