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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…
Glacier National Park faces summer of uncertainty
Glacier National Park officials say the upcoming summer season remains unclear amid federal budget cuts and mass terminations.
Unique property raffle looks to benefit Tobacco Valley Animal Shelter
A novel fundraiser, likely the first of its kind, was launched earlier this month, wherein a dream property in Montana could make an animal shelter’s dreams co…
Flathead County Library moving forward with Kalispell branch project
Flathead County Library trustees inched closer to the construction of a new Kalispell branch on Thursday, signing a letter of intent for property near a downto…
Stranded Idaho man found dead in remote part of Lincoln County
An Idaho man was found dead March 23 in an isolated area near the Montana-Idaho border after his vehicle got stuck in deep snow.
Miss Montana visits Head Start programs in Lincoln County
The Kootenai Valley Head Start programs in Libby and Troy enjoyed a special visit earlier this month from Miss Montana Kaylee Wolfensberger.
Effort to bring increased passenger rail could get boost under new bill
House Bill 848 would create a “Big Sky Rail Account” within the state special revenue fund.
Whitefish sets special meeting to discuss state’s denial of Whitefish River trail connection
The Whitefish City Council agreed in May 2024 to proceed with the application process for a 124 permit to complete the Riverbend-Miles portion of the Whitefish…
Students canvass for Kalispell Public Schools high school levy
Students from Flathead and Glacier high schools are making sure their voices are heard by voters who will decide a $2.97 high school general fund levy request …
Columbia Heights couple files $36.7 million suit against state, federal environmental agencies
Lucas and Leslie Sterling of Columbia Heights are suing the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for $36.7 …
Lake County launches three road reconstruction projects
Three Lake County roads will be rebuilt this summer, with funding awarded in 2022 from the American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program.
State lawmakers dip into debate over Flathead Lake summer water level
The Montana Legislature is wading into an ongoing debate over Flathead Lake’s water level following the introduction of a new resolution by Kalispell Republica…
Ailport attempted murder case headed back to trial
The attempted murder case against Paul Glen Ailport is headed back to trial on May 12, after the judge deviated from a plea agreement by adding a weapons enhan…
State puts plot of land in North Kalispell up for lease
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is putting a 25-acre tract of State Trust Land up for lease in North Kalispell.
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage dips to 6.65% after rising for 2 weeks
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. fell slightly this week, a welcome reversal for homebuyers in what's traditionally the housing market's busi…
Investigation clears Senate President Matt Regier
Montana’s legislative auditor wrapped his investigation into state Senate President Matt Regier on Wednesday, reporting no findings of waste, fraud or abuse re…