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Man convicted of murder in Bigfork double homicide case given 100 years prison time
Judge Amy Eddy flatly rejected Derrick James Jackson’s story of self-defense in the deaths of his mother and her p…
Conference on Aging to honor centenarians
The Department of Public Health and Human Services wants to honor Montana centenarians during the 51st annual Governor’s Conference on Aging Sept. 24 to 26 in Billings. Centenarians will be honored at a banquet at …
Moths damaging Douglas-fir trees across western Montana
Moths described as voracious feeders are damaging Douglas-fir trees throughout western Montana, according to a news release from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.
Columbia Falls teen wins national O-Mok-See title
Some people are just born to ride. Just ask friends of the family of Violet Erickson.
Proposed bill takes aim at vets' pension predators
Companies that prey on veterans’ pensions could face penalties under the FREE Veterans Act, introduced by Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont. on Thursday.
Economic forum addresses aging workforce
Montana’s aging workforce will continue to challenge employers, but the state’s transient nature of residents “constantly moving in and out” can work to businesses’ advantage, a top Montana economist told the audie…
Special hunt planned in Libby area
A special hunting season this fall, and a plan to cull deer from the Libby urban area after the season, is Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ latest efforts to curtail the extent of chronic wasting disease affecting…
Crews battle fire near Lower Thompson Lake
A wildlife located near where Sanders, Flathead and Lincoln counties meet was human-caused, according to fire officials.
Columbia Falls seeks volunteers for resort tax committee
The Columbia Falls City Council is requesting applications from interested citizens who would like to serve on a resort tax advisory committee.
Van Lake Road temporary closure announced
The Flathead National Forest announced Tuesday that a portion of the Van Lake Road on the Swan Lake Ranger District will be closed for public safety from Aug. 5 through Sept. 30 for the Van Lake Improvements Projec…
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Redesignation request part of statewide road review
A proposal to redesignate West Reserve Drive in Kalispell from a state urban route to a state primary route — a plan that could expedite funding for improvements to the busy road — is now in the hands of Montana De…
Agencies seek comment on Flathead River plan
One a recent Saturday rafters by the dozens floated the North Fork of the Flathead River and many other people with similar plans drove up the dusty North Fork Road toward Polebridge or beyond.
Child's body identified as missing son of dead couple
The body of a 2-year-old child who was found at a campground in the West Fisher Creek area in Lincoln County last week has been identified as the son of an Oregon couple who died in a murder-suicide last week near …
Hot dog! - Wienermobile is rolling into town
Good news for those who relish a classic American hot dog — the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is coming to town. The 27-foot hot dog on wheels will be making an appearance at several Flathead Valley grocery stores Aug. …
Somers lake access impacted by high summer traffic
It’s the middle of a Sunday afternoon and the Somers Fishing Access is swarming with boaters. The site’s 28 parking spots are filled, yet a long stream of truck and trailers wait to enter from U.S. 93. The highway …