Flathead County Library moving forward with Kalispell branch project

Flathead County Library trustees inched closer to the construction of a new Kalispell branch on Thursday, signing a letter of intent for property near a downtown mall.

Stranded Idaho man found dead in remote part of Lincoln County

An Idaho man was found dead March 23 in an isolated area near the Montana-Idaho border after his vehicle got stuck in deep snow.

Miss Montana visits Head Start programs in Lincoln County

The Kootenai Valley Head Start programs in Libby and Troy enjoyed a special visit earlier this month from Miss Montana Kaylee Wolfensberger.

Gianforte signs bill to continue Medicaid expansion program

A bill to lift the 2025 sunset on Montana’s Medicaid expansion program was signed into law Thursday by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte — though without a press release or public fanfare.

Effort to bring increased passenger rail could get boost under new bill

House Bill 848 would create a “Big Sky Rail Account” within the state special revenue fund.

Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations.

Whitefish sets special meeting to discuss state’s denial of Whitefish River trail connection

The Whitefish City Council agreed in May 2024 to proceed with the application process for a 124 permit to complete the Riverbend-Miles portion of the Whitefish River Trail.

Lake County launches three road reconstruction projects

Three Lake County roads will be rebuilt this summer, with funding awarded in 2022 from the American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program.

That's one way to drop a call

A nanny at a park allegedly watched a box truck catch what turned out to be phone line and the driver just kept going, ripping it down.That'

Bravettes undone by big innings

The Flathead Bravettes had their moments Thursday while taking on Great Falls High and C.M. Russell, but big innings led to losses in both their softball games at Glacier High.

Students canvass for Kalispell Public Schools high school levy

Students from Flathead and Glacier high schools are making sure their voices are heard by voters who will decide a $2.97 high school general fund levy request in May that will impact their education.

Columbia Heights couple files $36.7 million suit against state, federal environmental agencies

Lucas and Leslie Sterling of Columbia Heights are suing the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for $36.7 million, claiming both agencies failed to inform them that their home off Berne Road was located on a contaminated state Superfund site.

State puts plot of land in North Kalispell up for lease

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is putting a 25-acre tract of State Trust Land up for lease in North Kalispell.

Law roundup: That's one way to drop a call

A nanny at a park allegedly watched a box truck catch what turned out to be phone line and the driver just kept going, ripping it down.

Legals for March, 28 2025

Big Sky Now: Coaching moves, transfer portal & NCAA aftermath

The offseason is heating up in the Big Sky Conference!

Transgender bathroom restrictions take effect as Montana governor signs law

HELENA (AP) — Transgender people in Montana can no longer use bathrooms in public buildings that do not align with their sex assigned at birth after Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed new restrictions into law Thursday.

Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage dips to 6.65% after rising for 2 weeks

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. fell slightly this week, a welcome reversal for homebuyers in what's traditionally the housing market's busiest time of the year. The rate dipped to 6.65% from 6.67% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.

Senators overseeing the military request an investigation at the Pentagon into use of the Signal app

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee requested an investigation Thursday into how Trump national security officials used the Signal app to discuss military strikes, ensuring at least some bipartisan scrutiny on an episode President Donald Trump has dismissed as frivolous.

Investigation clears Senate President Matt Regier

Montana’s legislative auditor wrapped his investigation into state Senate President Matt Regier on Wednesday, reporting no findings of waste, fraud or abuse related to the Kalispell Republican’s use of public funds to hire an outside private attorney.