Snow Report for Whitefish Mountain Resort ❄️ First Week of 2025

Whitefish Pilot reporter Julie Engler muses that Whitefish starts off the new year with snowy bliss! Locals and guests celebrated in harmony, wrapping up the holiday rush. Now, the mountain’s quieter, the slopes are open, and the snow is calling.

January 7, 2025

Yellowstone Bison Lawsuit, Avalanche Close Calls, and a Tragic New Year’s Crash

This week, reporter Taylor Inman covers the stories making waves in northwest Montana. The state of Montana sues Yellowstone National Park over its updated bison management plan, alleging federal overreach and procedural missteps. A tragic New Year’s Day car crash near Creston claims a life, with DUI and speed suspected as factors. Meanwhile, heightened avalanche danger near Whitefish Mountain Resort results in six human-triggered slides, including a harrowing survival story.

Read more from this week’s show:
Montana sues Yellowstone National Park over bison management plan
Kalispell woman killed in New Year's Day collision near Creston
Avalanche partially buries skier in popular backcountry area near Whitefish Mountain Resort 

Read more local and state coverage:
Federal judge to hear arguments next week in Glacier National Park house case
Flathead Lake Biological Station saw no invasive species slipped into local waters this past summer
Holmquist to chair county commissioners
Jury convicts Ronan man of exposing his child to fentanyl

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January 4, 2025

EXPLORE Act, Corrections Lawsuit, and Glacier’s Student Builders

This week on News Now, reporter Taylor Inman covers Montana’s top stories shaping local and national conversations. The U.S. Senate passes the historic EXPLORE Act, with major wins for Montana public lands and outdoor recreation. The Montana Department of Corrections filed a lawsuit against Flathead County over the denied prerelease center proposal, raising questions about public safety and local governance. Plus, Glacier National Park’s partnership with Columbia Falls High School continues to thrive as students craft employee housing for remote wilderness locations. Tune in for the latest on Montana’s biggest developments!

Read more from this week’s show:
State sues Flathead County over prerelease center decision
US Senate passes sweeping national outdoor recreation package
Students continue program constructing new Glacier National Park housing

Read more local and state coverage:
Many Glacier set to be focus of Glacier Park projects in 2025
Culture and history focus of annual John White Series
Dazzling Christmas light show awes viewers while giving to nonprofit
Expanding rural access: UM debuts online school counseling program

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December 28, 2024