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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…
Flathead student to compete in national science competition
Kalispell student Keanu Ng made the cut as one of the top 300 students competing in the Broadcom MASTERS.
Flathead Reservation to open Sept. 8 for non-resident recreation
The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribal Council has announced non-resident recreation restrictions will be lifted on the Flathead Indian Reservation starting Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Kila man pleads guilty to 2017 Christmas Eve rape
A Kila man accused of a vicious rape and assault of a woman on Christmas Eve 2017 has pleaded guilty.
Police exonerated in war veteran shooting
A jury ruled two Kalispell Police Department officers were not at fault in the shooting of a man in his home in January 2016.
Whitefish care facility sees sixth COVID death
A total of six individuals associated with Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center have now died from COVID-19-related issues as the facility faces what the Flathead City-County Health Department described in a Fr…
Labor Day: Record heat followed by wind, snow
Northwest Montana is poised for a wild week of extreme weather. Near-record heat and dangerously dry conditions over the weekend will give way to raw, winter-like weather beginning Labor Day.
Governor issues fire emergency order
Gov. Steve Bullock on Thursday evening issued an executive order declaring a state of fire emergency due to extremely hazardous wildland fire conditions throughout Montana.
Whitefish proposes emergency order to require permits for rallies
Whitefish City Council on Tuesday will consider an emergency ordinance prohibiting organized gatherings and demonstrations without a special event permit betwe…
Glacier Park advises Labor Day visitors to be prepared
During the Labor Day holiday weekend, Glacier National Park visitors are encouraged to plan ahead, prepare for crowds in the popular park areas and expect shifting weather conditions.
COVID-19 case reported at Columbia Falls High School
Four days into the school year, Columbia Falls School District is dealing with its first case of COVID-19.
Campfires spark 2 blazes on area islands
The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is asking for people to keep a close eye on their campfires this Labor Day weekend after two wildland fires were caused by out of control campfires Thursday.
Montana homecoming for artist Jan Wood Thacker
The paintings and novels by Jan Wood Thacker will be featured during September at Phillips Studio and Gallery in the Kalispell Center Mall.
Manufacturer gives sanitation stations to local schools
Amanda and Colten Hart have retooled their local furniture manufacturing business to help local schools keep students safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
County OKs Rose Crossing curve fix
The Flathead County commissioners voted last week to approve a safety improvement project that will adjust a 90-degree turn on Rose Crossing in Kalispell that has been a source of citizen frustration for several ye…
Heritage Place worker tests positive for COVID-19
An employee of Heritage Place, a skilled nursing facility in Kalispell, tested positive for COVID-19 this week.