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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…
Earth Day Expo focuses on a day of learning
This year’s theme, "Healthy Planet, Healthy Community," highlights how sustainability and clean energy benefit both people and the planet.
Former Polson Police officer admits to child sexual abuse
Judge John Larson of Missoula set a sentencing date of July 10 in Lake County for former Polson Police officer Matthew Timm, who admitted to knowingly photogra…
Bird of the month: Rock Wren
Rock Wren is an apropos name for a bird that lives in sparsely vegetated, arid and rocky canyons.
Bobby’s Law receives widespread support from state lawmakers and local advocates
Legislation mandating harsher penalties for drunk drivers is poised to reach the governor’s desk after receiving near-unanimous support from the state Senate.
FWP to review trapping seasons at annual meeting in Kalispell
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff will present harvest information from the recent trapping seasons in Northwest Montana at a joint meeting of the Montana Trappers Association and Montana Fur Harvesters on Sunda…
Bigfork group gets Round Up grant for bike helmets
Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety program last week awarded $15,395 in grants supporting community safety projects proposed by six nonprofit o…
Presentation explores historic Montana free speech case
Missoula author Doug Ammons will tell the story of attorney Matt Canning, who defended a farmer who was accused of insulting President Woodrow Wilson during World War I.
Stories from the backcountry April 17
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation will host Stories from the Backcountry: Preserving the Resource edition at Sacred Waters Brewing Co. from 6-8 p.m.
A.L.E.R.T. Banquet fundraiser April 26 for medical flight program
The A.L.E.R.T. program began in 1975 as the second hospital-based advanced life support helicopter system in the United States and the first of its kind in rur…
Reed's Slough Wildlife Viewing Area opens in Flathead Valley
Onlookers cheered as Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Director Christy Clark cut through a scarlet ribbon Saturday morning, officially opening Reed’s Slough Wi…
City growth prompts need for expanded equipment storage in Kalispell
Space is running out in Kalispell’s equipment storage garage, but budget constraints have kicked expansion plans down the road.
New game warden excited to explore Mineral County
Growing up in Helena, Cody Stipcich thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad, but becoming a game warden was not a childhood dream.
Trump exempts nearly 70 coal plants from Biden-era rule on mercury
The Trump administration has granted nearly 70 coal-fired power plants a two-year exemption from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals su…
Solar storm to bring aurora display across Montana
A strong solar storm headed to Earth could produce colorful aurora displays across more U.S. states than usual Tuesday night.
Lawmakers pass bill barring discipline against students who refuse to use peers’ preferred names, pronouns
The Montana Senate on Friday cast the final vote approving a bill restricting public schools from taking action against students or staff who decline to use the preferred names or pronouns of other individuals — a …