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Wildlife experts analyze rare fatal bear attack in Glacier
Nearly three weeks after a 33-year-old hiker was killed in an apparent bear attack in Glacier National Park, quest…
NW Montana Fair entries can be made online
The 2020 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo is now accepting online entries for 4-H, FFA and Open Class competitions. The annual event is scheduled for Aug. 19 to 23 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.
Trial moves forward in alleged Ronan homicide case
The murder trial of a Colorado man accused in the beating death of another man at an RV park in Ronan last summer will remain in Lake County.
Blackfeet close eastern border of Glacier for remainder of 2020 season
The Blackfeet Tribal Business Council on Thursday voted to close the eastern boundary of Glacier Nation Park for the remainder of the 2020 tourism season. That…
Bullock lifts restrictions on visitation to long-term care facilities
Montana’s nursing homes and assisted-living facilities can now allow “safe visitation,” according to an updated directive issued Thursday by Gov. Steve Bullock.
State reports record number of daily COVID-19 cases
Montana’s COVID-19 Task Force announced 37 new cases Thursday morning, the highest number of daily positives reported since the start of the state’s outbreak.
Whitefish site tests those without COVID-19 symptoms
The Flathead Community Health Center, in partnership with the city of Whitefish, has established a drive-up site where individuals who are not exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory illness can be tested for COVID-19…
Realtors report out-of-state rush on Montana property
Lydia Seely has wanted to move to Montana ever since her son came here five years ago. The California woman, who works in health care, had eyed properties in t…
County poised to adopt $105.2M budget
A proposed $6 million increase to the preliminary Flathead County budget is on the table for the county commissioners at their meeting next week.
Arizona man charged with DUI homicide
An Arizona man accused of driving drunk, crashing into a Kalispell home and killing a man who lived there has been charged with felony vehicular homicide while…
Searchers recover man’s body in Flathead River
Flathead Valley search and rescue teams on Wednesday morning recovered the body of a man who likely drowned in the Flathead River Tuesday near the old Columbia…
Grizzly euthanized near Shelby
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks captured and euthanized a sub-adult male grizzly bear about five miles west of Shelby on June 19.
Safety grants to provide masks, filter systems
A $4,397 Flathead Electric Cooperative Roundup for Safety grant will provide portable nitrous oxide masks to West Valley Fire & Rescue for stabilizing patients in the field.
Adaptive recreation program marks 35 years of outdoor access
Many people flock to Northwest Montana for the great outdoor recreation opportunities abound — but for some it’s not as simple as stepping outside the front do…
Boys and Girls Club closed after possible virus exposure
Out of extreme precaution, the Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country is closed this week after a staff member was possibly exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
Search and rescue teams seek man in Flathead River
Flathead Valley search and rescue teams were searching for a man in the Flathead River Tuesday afternoon after a raft he and three others were in capsized just…