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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…
Officials euthanize cat that was habituated to people
A Eureka woman who said she is a confirmed “cat lover” isn’t happy that Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials euthanized a female mountain lion they caugh…
Flu cases spike in Flathead County
Local influenza cases are on the rise, according to a recent report from the Flathead City-County Health Department that showed 86 cases were reported so far in January, up from just nine in December.
Wildlife investigator works a bloody beat
Brian Sommers warned the 90-plus people crammed into a stuffy room Monday night that his presentation included graphic images of victims of wildlife attacks.
Man ID'd in fatal crash near Bigfork
The identity of an area man who died in a two-vehicle, head-on traffic accident Monday evening in Flathead County has been released.
Bullock's infrastructure plan includes $208M in bonds
HELENA — A proposal by Montana Gov. Steve Bullock calls for $440 million in infrastructure projects across the state, including rural water projects, dam upgrades, a state museum and new university buildings.
Local coach gets award for commitment, compassion
Jenny Griswold is the 2018 Special Olympics Montana Coach of the Year.
Report details benefits of Medicaid expansion
A new report detailing economic contributions from Montana’s Medicaid expansion shows the program contributes more than $600 million to the state’s economy every year.
Bigfork takes fourth at state Class B-C speech meet
Bigfork High School Speech and Debate placed fourth at the Class B-C state speech and debate tournament in Three Forks on Jan. 25-26.
MSU fundraising campaign tops $413 million
BOZEMAN — Montana State University’s comprehensive fundraising campaign, “What It Takes,” raised more than $413 million for the university’s people, places and programs, MSU officials announced Tuesday, making it t…
Man killed in Montana 82 collision
An area man died in a two-vehicle, head-on traffic accident Monday evening in Flathead County.
C-Falls wins state speech title after scoring error detected
In an unusual twist of events, Columbia Falls High School has reclaimed the title of state speech and debate champion and added its 14th consecutive trophy to …
Kalispell man charged with threatening woman
A Kalispell man was recently charged after he allegedly threatened the mother of his child with a gun.
Glacier County man faces negligent homicide charge
A Glacier County man accused of negligent homicide while under the influence of methamphetamine recently was incarcerated in the Flathead County Jail.
Airport has another record year
Glacier Park International Airport accommodated more than 600,000 inbound and outbound passengers in 2018, once again breaking its annual record as tourism con…
Community Kitchen marks 30 years of making meals
Hot meals served by the helping hands at Community Kitchen have kept the hungry, homeless, handicapped, elderly and working poor of Kalispell fed for 30 years.