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New owner begins renovating former Outlaw Inn, details plan for extended-stay rentals
Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis has begun renovating the former Outlaw Inn after its previous owner left the bu…
Glacier Nordic athletes give biathlon a shot with laser rifles
Sometimes, after an especially demanding winter workout, panting with a pounding heart rate, it can be difficult to unlatch boot buckles or dig car keys out of…
Missing snowboarder found safe in survival cabin near Big Mountain
A snowboarder who went missing on the slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort was found safe on Christmas Day after taking shelter in a survival cabin on the backs…
Missoula man killed in Libby crash; Marion man among 3 dead in fatal I-90 wreck
Law enforcement did urge motorists to slow down to poor road conditions.
Headlines: Body cam video released, Lincoln County flood recovery begins, and tribal election results.
Body cam footage of Whitefish police officer shows quick call to border patrol, three incumbents lose seats on CSKT Tribal Council, and assessment on flood-dam…
Kick off 2026 with First Day Hike Expedition and contest
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks invites the public to kick off the new year with a fun adventure during the First Day Hike Expedition and contest in Northwest…
Challenges ahead as Glacier unveils new vehicle management system, foreign-visitor fees and construction projects in 2026
The park received 2.95 million visitors between January and September of this year.
Bigfork's Preston Lowe appointed to Flathead Electric board
Preston Lowe of Bigfork has been appointed to serve on Flathead Electric Cooperative’s board of trustees.
Roundup for Safety provides safety support to projects
Wildtorium, a new interactive children’s museum in Kalispell, received $750 for personal protective equipment (PPE) and first aid supplies.
Suspect jailed after Christmas Eve shooting in Flathead County
A suspect was taken into custody after a Christmas Eve shooting on Columbia Falls Stage Road.
Christmas tradition: Business continues helping customers capture the holiday spirit
Snowline Acres owners Tom and Kristin Davis are approaching a decade of helping people celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Celebrations planned around the valley to ring in the new year
Ring in 2026 in style at these New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations in the Flathead Valley.
Glacier Park International Airport adds flights for ski season
Flights to and from Kalispell vary throughout the year to reflect the highly seasonal tourism economy in the Flathead Valley.
Mission Council discusses expanding city limits
Mission Town Council invited James Steele Jr., the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes councilman and St. Ignatius representative, to their meeting last Tu…
Most of Montana misses out on white Christmas
Sorry, Mr. Crosby, this year you might just have to dream about it.
Powerball’s $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner
The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.7 billion and is one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history. The lottery group will be drawing the 4…