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Wildlife experts analyze rare fatal bear attack in Glacier
Nearly three weeks after a 33-year-old hiker was killed in an apparent bear attack in Glacier National Park, quest…
Kidnapping suspect receives suspended sentence after pleading out
A Browning man arrested in Flathead County for allegedly kidnapping his ex-girlfriend from Missoula in 2024 received a suspended sentence earlier this year.
PHOTOS: 2025 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo
Scenes from the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo
Flathead Electric Cooperative puts wildfire mitigation plan to the public
A new state law is sparking a change at Flathead Electric Cooperative and other utilities, affecting how the organizations prepare for catastrophic wildfire.
Kalispell man convicted of boyfriend's death in 2019 denied parole
Convicted killer Ryan Cody Lamb was denied parole at a hearing last month.
Results from the Northwest Montana Fair
Results from the Northwest Montana Fair
PHOTO: Pie eating contest fun at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo
Participants have a tasty time at the Pie Eating Contest at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo.
Cultivating flower power: Hope blooms in floriculture competition at Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo
Every year, members participate in judging the dahlias/gladiolus and floriculture competition at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo. Beginning Friday morning…
Fried Oreo named best food at the Northwest Montana Fair
Carl’s Hand Dipped Corn Dogs won first place in the Best Food at the Fair competition for their fried Oreos. The annual competition takes place at the Northwes…
Winners bring home ribbons at Northwest Montana Fair
Winners from the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo.
No kidding around: Youth leap into competition at Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo
But just being cute doesn’t cut it — judge Karly Hanson said she’s looking for knowledgeable competitors with confidence when watching youth in the showmanship…
Flathead County Planning Board sends luxury resort near Lakeside to commissioners
Plans for a proposed 1,700-acre luxury resort near Lakeside earned the Flathead County Planning Board’s recommendation in a 5-1 vote Wednesday.
Efforts to ease selenium standards in Lake Koocanusa meets with resistance
A petition submitted by Lincoln County commissioners to ease selenium standards in Lake Koocanusa met resistance at a public meeting held by the Montana Depart…
Moo-ving on up: Handlers put best hoof forward in beef cattle judging at Northwest Montana Fair
By 10 a.m., it’s showtime for the first class in senior showmanship. The competitors lined up with their steers as a melodic rendition of the “Star Spangled Ba…
Anaconda shooting victim David Leach remembered as a standout athlete in Columbia Falls
One of the victims of the Aug. 1 mass shooting at the Owl Bar in Anaconda was 70-year-old Columbia Falls native David Leach.
Glacier Park's Heavens Peak and the seldom visited lookout prove to be a challenge
When looking out at Heaven’s Peak from the Loop on the Going to the Sun Road, one can’t help but feel a sense of awe and mystique. While Heaven’s certainly isn…