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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 “largely below 50% of median,” as of June 1.
Girl in intensive care after Middle Fork rafting accident
A girl from Columbus, Ohio nearly drowned in a rafting accident on the Middle Fork last week. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to cover medical expenses.
Free AI image generator tools help rural businesses look pro online
Free AI image generator tools are closing the marketing gap for rural businesses that can't afford an agency. Learn what to use and how to get started.
Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $42 million overpass on East Second Street after having discussed the railroad crossing elimination study at a recent work session.
Ranger Riders fall to Mustangs
BILLINGS — An early three-run lead slipped away from the Glacier Range Riders in a 6-4 loss to the Mustangs on Tuesday night in Pioneer League baseball at Dehler Park.
Law roundup: ‘Where’s the beef’ mystery solved
A woman reportedly attempted to circumvent the rising costs of meat through a five-finger discount, loading a Ram 3500 truck with approximately $130 worth of meat. An employee told police that they did get the meat back.
0610 Notices
0610 Notices
Elizabeth Jane Solberg, 90
Elizabeth Jane Seely Solberg, 90, passed away on June 3, surrounded by her husband, Dick, and her eldest daughter, Jenanne. We can only imagine that her final evening included a spirited game of Jeopardy!, with Jane confidently shouting the correct answers and wondering why the host wasn't giving her proper credit.
Kalispell City Council moves forward on housing board, development standards along Parkline trail
City councilors narrowly agreed to move forward Monday on two housing-related initiatives championed by Kalispell Mayor Ryan Hunter.
Proposed development regulations near Glacier Park International Airport up for review by Flathead County Planning Board
The Flathead County Planning and Zoning Department drafted an ordinance in coordination with the Flathead Municipal Airport Authority to comply with a 2025 state law, which says that tall trees, structures and certain types of development within an airport’s vicinity can endanger both the public and airport operations.
Flathead Audubon Society awards Lifetime Conservation Achievement
She has been recognized by the society with its Lifetime Conservation Achievement.
Bonita L. Welch, 79
Bonita L. Schwinghamer Welch, 79, passed away on May 12, in Kalispell.
Volunteer group helps with disaster cleanup in Lincoln County
Team Rubicon assisted with four properties over the weekend of April 10...
Legals for June, 10 2026
State gears up for pavement improvement project on U.S. 2 near Essex
Crews are expected to begin work on U.S. 2 near Essex this month as part of the Stanton-Essex Pavement Preservation project.
Presentation looks back 11,000 years to the earliest Montanans
Douglas MacDonald will look at archaeological discoveries like the Anzick child, who was uncovered near Wilsall, Montana, in 1968.
Gregg Jones, 69
Gregg Alan Jones, 69, passed away on May 29, at Mayo Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.
Eureka woman accused of stealing $150,000 from church
She is free after Lincoln County Justice of the Peace Jay Sheffield granted her release on her own recognizance.
Hot Springs superintendent quits without warning amid wave of turnover at school district
The month of May brought tumultuous turnover within the Hot Springs School District, including the abrupt departure of its superintendent and the resignation of the system’s new clerk and business manager.
