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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…
Whitefish sued for 'racial profiling' during traffic stop
The city of Whitefish is facing a lawsuit for the role a police officer played in the federal detainment of a Venezuelan man earlier this year.
Headlines: Skydiving tragedy, Flathead Lake surprise and Tyler Childers' $500K Blackfeet donation
Tyler Childers donates to Blackfeet nonprofits, mid-air collision leaves one skydiver dead, and Flathead Lake to remain at full pool through August.
Kind of a pig deal: Competitors shine in pig showmanship at Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo
It was standing room only, as fairgoers gathered to watch the showmanship competition, with dozens of competitors lining up with their pigs waiting their turn …
Suspect in 2023 chase given suspended sentence
Micah M. Winslow, 40, initially pleaded not guilty to one felony count of criminal endangerment in Flathead County District Court following his Nov. 12, 2023 a…
Flathead County commissioners confirm Austin Hicks as new 911 center director
Flathead County Animal Shelter head Austin Hicks will take over as director of the county's Emergency Communications Center — starting Aug. 18 — after the posi…
Four people survive fiery plane crash at Kalispell City Airport
The four people aboard a small plane that crashed at the Kalispell City Airport on Monday afternoon walked away from the fiery wreck with only minor injuries a…
Longtime club leader champions empathy and service through 4-H
Sandy Evenson joked that she got her start in the 4-H world as a toddler, sitting in her highchair and watching her mother cook. Growing up on the family farm …
Hit, kick, learn: Martial arts studio works with a range of students in Kalispell
The school, Kalispell ATA Martial Arts, opened in March 2024. It’s not just about physical performance, but also mental strength: dedication, commitment, respe…
Mountaintop overhaul: Volunteer effort stokes historic fire lookouts back into peak condition
Built in 1929, the 14-foot by 14-foot room served as a joint home and office for seasonal fire lookouts employed through the U.S. Forest Service. After the bui…
As Zinke casts about for federal funds, Sanders County officials pursue other avenues to replace the ailing Noxon Bridge
Congressman Ryan Zinke is seeking $2.5 million in federal funding to support the replacement of the 102-year-old Noxon Bridge, a project with an estimated $35 …
Flathead County aims to refine zoning for Lakeside
Planners, real estate agents and homeowners have struggled to understand existing Lakeside zoning regulations for more than a decade, said Planning and Zoning …
Luxury apartment buildings along the Parkline Trail bring 224 units online in Kalispell
The new Parkline Towers apartments overlooking U.S. 2 on Kalispell’s east end are now open to prospective tenants.
Accused drug dealer pleads guilty to felony charge in Flathead County District Court
An accused drug dealer arrested after a high-speed chase through Kalispell in June pleaded guilty last week to felony criminal endangerment.
Man suspected of killing 4 at Anaconda bar is in custody, authorities say
A man suspected in a shooting at a Montana bar that left four people dead and prompted a neighborhood lockdown was captured Friday after a weeklong search, aut…
PHOTOS: Northwest Montana Fair Parade
Scenes from the 2025 Northwest Montana Fair Parade on Main Street in Kalispell on Friday, Aug. 8.