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Kalispell nearing completion of lead service line inventory
Kalispell is nearing completion of the municipality’s water service line inventory — per a federal mandate — but t…
Columbia Falls School District seeks support for roof replacement levy
Columbia Falls Public Schools will make a public push to inform voters about an upcoming building reserve levy request to fix the roof on the classroom wing of…
Inmates held in Flathead County after attempted jail break
Lake County Sheriff Don Bell has released the names of the two inmates that allegedly assaulted a detention officer and attempted to escape the jail the evening of April 5.
Lincoln County jury finds Montana Highway Patrol trooper's assailant guilty on all counts
A Lincoln County jury found the Eureka man accused of trying to kill Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson in 2023 guilty on all counts Friday afternoon.
One person killed in house fire south of Bigfork
One person died and another was injured Thursday morning in a structure fire along Flathead Lake south of Woods Bay.
BNSF Railway says it didn't know about asbestos that's killed hundreds in Montana town
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — BNSF Railway attorneys are expected to argue before jurors Friday that the railroad should not be held liable for the lung cancer deaths o…
Glacier National Park hosting junior ranger events
Families and children of all ages are invited to participate in Glacier National Park’s Junior Ranger Days during National Park Week.
A.L.E.R.T. air ambulance staff provided comfort for highway patrol trooper after grisly injury
Gravely injured after being struck by the vehicle of a fleeing suspect in a remote stretch of Lincoln County last year, Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Jo…
Bigfork's iconic pine tree comes down
An iconic Bigfork tree that stood outside of the Tall Pine lounge, which was itself named after the tree, was cut down April 3. The species was estimated to be…
Montana's congressional delegation leery of reauthorizing surveillance bill
Opponents of Congress’ reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act last week include Montana Reps. Ryan Zinke and Matt Rosendal…
FVCC earns designation as military-friendly school
For 2024-2025, FVCC is recognized as a silver recipient in the small community college category.
Ranchland conserved near National Bison Range
A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement that limits development on the land to protect its conservation values. John Weaver put the first half o…
Testing shows one Kalispell well above federal limits on forever chemicals
Four wells in Kalispell tested positive last month for what are known as forever chemicals, though only one shows levels above limits newly set by the Biden ad…
Evergreen community breaks ground on sidewalk project along U.S. 2
Evergreen community leaders, joined by Gov. Greg Gianforte, broke ground Thursday on the first phase of a long-awaited project bringing sidewalks to a stretch …
Ratings: Montana ‘worst’ for drunk driving fatalities
Montana is No. 1 in the nation for drunk driving fatalities, according to a new ranking by Forbes.
Trial of man accused of running down Montana Highway Patrol trooper underway in Libby
The trial of a Lincoln County man accused of running over a Montana Highway Patrol trooper during a law enforcement pursuit more than a year ago is underway in…