Flathead Valley Community Band to perform in Columbia Falls

The Flathead Valley Community Band presents A Concert in the Park in Columbia Falls July 25.

History comes alive at Polson’s Miracle of America Museum

Want to learn how arrowheads are made, see logs turned into lumber, or watch craftsmen turn molten glass and leather into art?

Dispute over trailer ends in gunfire in Kalispell

A pair of brothers face felony charges after a disagreement over a utility trailer near Kalispell last week allegedly ended in gunfire.

So you hired a guide. Read this first

What fun: You’re going on a guided outdoor trip. As you get ready, here are some tips from actual guides about what to expect, as these patient men and women have experienced a few trips that did not go well.

Legals for July, 18 2024

Three days after attempted assassination, Trump shooter remains an elusive enigma

BETHEL PARK, Pa. (AP) — After three days, an enigmatic portrait emerged of the 20-year-old man who came close to killing former President Donald Trump with a high-velocity bullet: He was an intelligent loner with few friends, an apparently thin social media footprint and no hints of strong political beliefs that would suggest a motive for an attempted assassination.

Flathead Lake Biological Station embarking on an ocean study

The Flathead Lake Biological Station is leading an international team of biologists on a new research project, trading cool, blue mountain watersheds for the open ocean.

Alyson Caballero, 41

Alyson Rose Caballero, 41, of Harlowton, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, surrounded by her loving family.

Legals for July, 17 2024

Firefighters pounce on fire at Columbia Falls High School

Firefighters quickly quelled a blaze at the Columbia Falls High School on Monday night about 7 p.m.

State wildlife agency gives boost to native rainbow trout species

Most rainbow trout swimming in Montana’s waters are not native to the state — with the singular exception of the redband trout in the Kootenai drainage.

Legals for July, 16 2024

Trump picks loyal ally Sen. JD Vance as running mate

Donald Trump named Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, choosing a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America's political leaders.

Authorities hunt for clues, but motive of man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump remains elusive

WASHINGTON (AP) — The 20-year-old man who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump first came to law enforcement's attention at Saturday's rally when spectators noticed him acting strangely outside the campaign event. The tip sparked a frantic search but officers were unable to find him before he managed to get on a roof, where he opened fire.

Whitefish Council talks potential change to resort tax rebate

Whether to change the percentage of funds returned to property owners from resort tax collections will be the topic of discussion during a Whitefish City Council work session Monday.

Legals for July, 15 2024

In prime-time address, Biden warns of election-year rhetoric, saying 'it's time to cool it down'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is warning of the risks of political violence in the U.S. after Saturday's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, saying, "It's time to cool it down." In a prime-time national address Sunday from the Oval Office, Biden said political passions can run high but "we must never descend into violence."

Former fire chief who died at Trump rally used his body to shield family from gunfire

BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (AP) — The victim who was killed at a Pennsylvania rally for Donald Trump spent his final moments diving in front of his family to protect them from gunfire that rang out Saturday during an assassination attempt against the former president.

Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is calling for unity and resilience after an attempt on his life added fresh uncertainty to an already tumultuous presidential campaign. The shooting on Saturday also raised sharp questions about how a gunman was able to open fire from a rooftop near a Pennsylvania campaign rally. A full day after the attack, the gunman's motive was still a mystery, and investigators said they believe he acted alone.

Authorities hunt for clues, but motive of man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump remains elusive

WASHINGTON (AP) — Investigators are hunting for any clues about what may have drove Thomas Matthew Crooks to try to assassinate former President Donald Trump.