Local News
Your source for reliable, in-depth reporting on Northwest Montana’s communities, government, and daily life—delivering the stories that matter most to you.
Girl in intensive care after Middle Fork rafting accident
A girl from Columbus, Ohio nearly drowned in a rafting accident on the Middle Fork last week. A GoFundMe campaign …
Bigfork man accused of sexually assaulting teen
A Bigfork man is facing charges he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl numerous times over a one-year period.
North Fork committee scraps zoning appeal
The North Fork Land Use Advisory Committee has withdrawn an appeal it had submitted regarding recent interpretations of North Fork zoning regulations that were made by planning and zoning officials.
A long ride into camp
The ride into the ‘Bob’ began early Sunday morning at Owl Creek Packer’s Roost.
Fire crews work to protect ranches near Marion
Fire crews from Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and local fire departments worked to contain a wildfire burning near some ranches and …
Body of missing man found near Marias Pass
The body of a man who went missing two weeks ago near Marias Pass has been found.
Wildfire near Elmo grows to 470 acres
Fire crews were working to suppress a grass fire that began Wednesday evening 4 miles west of Elmo
SD 3: Candidates zero in on state revenue, taxes
Senate District 3 race
C-Falls, Whitefish seek input on transportation plans
The cities of Columbia Falls and Whitefish are both in the throes of looking at transportation plans and have scheduled public listening sessions this month.
Kalispell finalizes bird feeding ban
The Kalispell City Council officially outlawed feeding wildfowl in city parks during a virtual meeting Monday evening.
Both political parties seeing upswing in sign thievery
Echo Lake resident Bryan Green stayed by his front window Sunday evening, keeping a close eye on his front yard.
Crews battle wildfire near Marion
State fire crews were called to a wildfire at Hubbart Reservoir south of Marion on Tuesday.
Wildlife officials searching for orphaned bear cubs in Whitefish area
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking residents in and around Whitefish to share any information about the location of three orphaned black bear cubs that were last seen near downtown Whitefish.
Lakeside-Somers Chamber cancels banquet
The Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce has made the decision to cancel this year’s Captain’s Banquet, which was set for this Thursday, Oct. 8, due to the increased number of cases of COVID-19 throughout Lakeside a…
Resort sets record for winter pass sales
Whitefish Mountain Resort hit a new high mark for winter season pass sales, topping 12,500 for the first time.
HD 10: Candidates weigh in on CARES Act spending, taxes
The House District 5 race sets up incumbent Democrat Dave Fern against Republican challenger Catherine Owens for the opportunity to represent residents of the …