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Sharp cold front to drop snow on Glacier Park
A winter weather advisory was issued for Glacier National Park beginning Wednesday night as a potent front out of …
New building planned in downtown Whitefish
A new mixed-use building plan has emerged for a prime spot on Whitefish’s Central Avenue where the former Lakestream Fly Shop operated.
Police investigate link in Agency, Missoula homicides
Detectives are investigating a possible connection between a double homicide in Missoula on Oct. 19 and a shooting death in Sanders County on Oct. 5.
Interior watchdog refers Zinke probe to Justice Department
WASHINGTON — The Interior Department’s internal watchdog has referred an investigation of Secretary Ryan Zinke to the Justice Department, signaling a potential…
Columbia Falls teens accused of stealing car, gun
Five teen-aged boys from Flathead County are facing charges after Columbia Falls Police said they stole a car and a gun during a Halloween crime spree in the city.
Vice president to campaign for Rosendale in Kalispell
KALISPELL (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is making his third trip to Montana during this election cycle to campaign on behalf of Republican U.S. Senate candi…
Whitefish hosts avalanche safety workshop
A panel of snow science and avalanche safety experts will be in Whitefish next week for the annual Northern Rockies Snow and Avalanche Workshop.
Whitefish will host session on $7.1 billion industry
It’s no secret that outdoors recreation in Montana is big business. Gov. Steve Bullock wants to see the growth continue.
Interest high in proposed 24.5-mile trail system
Trail lovers were optimistic after Tuesday evening’s Crystal Cedar Project meeting in Columbia Falls.
Apartments planned on old Whitefish hospital site
A plan to redevelop the former North Valley Hospital site in Whitefish with seven apartment buildings containing a total of 234 apartments has been filed with …
Undersheriff adieu Leib closes out long career with Sheriff's Office
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office is in the midst of a transformation that hasn’t occurred in a long time and it begins Friday with the retirement of Unders…
Researchers explore claims of lingering spirits
Christian McCarthy experienced his first inexplicable moment as a child growing up in Texas.
Superior man dies in crash on Forest Service road
A 62-year-old Superior man died Sunday morning in a crash on a backcountry road in Mineral County.
Immanuel Lutheran opens new retirement facility
Cliff and Lynda Collins love their home of 38 years. The two-story ranch-style house in Kalispell has nearly four decades of memories.
Business park proposed near GPI Airport
A 20-lot business park planned across the highway from Glacier Park International Airport is the focus of a public hearing before the Helena Flats Land Use Advisory Committee on Thursday.
Veterans group ready to fill Vets Food Pantry
Proceeds from the ninth annual Hogdick & Mitch Memorial Run for the Veterans will be used to donate upwards of $15,000 worth of food items to the Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry in Kalispell.