K9 units used to apprehend shooter on Columbia Falls Stage Road
A Flathead County K9 unit was used to apprehend a suspect involved in a standoff early Wednesday, Sept. 4 after he allegedly shot at multiple people and the Two Bear Air helicopter.
Precipitation forecast and wildfire updates
Northwest Montana was expected to receive its first wetting rain in more than three weeks with the arrival of a cold front on Tuesday, July 30.
Flathead Forest OKs 3 projects to reduce wildfire risks
Work is expected to begin this fall on projects aimed at reducing the severity of wildfires at three locations around the Flathead Valley.
Plans take shape for luxury golf club in Lakeside
The developers behind a proposed luxury golf club in Lakeside hope to begin construction as soon as next summer if the permit process goes as planned.
Bigfork hotel plan met with traffic, sewer concerns
Concerns about highway safety and available sewer infrastructure could stymie the development of a 65-room hotel in a new subdivision north of Bigfork.
Three-story hotel proposed for Bigfork
A 64-room hotel is planned for a new subdivision on the north side of Bigfork.
Conceptual plans emerge for luxury resort in Lakeside
Four years ago, Glenn Housman invested in 100 acres at the end of Blacktail Heights Road atop a knob above Lakeside.
Temporary Bigfork pedestrian bridge deemed unworkable
The report released Wednesday ruled out seven alternatives that ranged from erecting a suspension bridge over the Swan River, to installing a rental kit bridge or prefabricated steel truss span.
Flathead Basin dam managers defend management decisions
Dam managers in Northwest Montana reiterated in a public presentation last Thursday that reservoir operations during drought years require a delicate balance of competing objectives. “There will be tradeoffs,” cautioned Jennifer Carrington, regional director for the Bureau of Reclamation, which oversees the Hungry Horse Dam above Columbia Falls.
Lambrecht resigns as CEO of Logan Health-Billings Clinic
Logan Health-Billings Clinic CEO Craig Lambrecht resigned Monday, making way for new co-leadership roles atop the state’s largest hospital system.
Rain creates ‘downright dangerous’ avalanche conditions
Heavy rain falling on fresh snow is causing very dangerous avalanche conditions in the Northwest Montana backcountry.
Winter storm causes power outages in Flathead Valley
Northwest Montana’s first significant winter storm of the season delivered slick roads, widespread power outages and school closures Wednesday morning.
Firefighters hold Elmo blaze south of Lake Mary Ronan
Firefighters held the line on the Elmo 2 Fire overnight Thursday, keeping blaze south of Lake Mary Ronan and away from hundreds of structures in the area.
Elmo Fire bears down on hundreds of homes
Fire crews lost ground on the Elmo 2 Fire as it made a run toward hundreds of structures in the Lake Mary Ronan area on Wednesday evening.
Lake Mary Ronan area evacuated as Elmo Fire moves closer
Three structures have been destroyed in a wildfire that continues to expand its reach west of Flathead Lake.
Elmo Fire threatening 50 structures
More evacuation orders were issued overnight Monday as winds pushed the Elmo 2 Fire precariously close to U.S. 93 near Chief Cliff, prompting a temporary closure of the major thoroughfare.
New technology improves sexual-assault exams at Logan Health
Logan Health Medical Center recently added new technology aimed at improving examinations of sexual-assault victims.
Rain helps slow Boulder 2700 Fire
A weekend of wet weather helped crews gain ground on multiple wildfires burning across Northwest Montana, although it was far from a season-ending rain event, fire managers said Monday.
Labor Day: Record heat followed by wind, snow
The holiday weekend will see a substantial shift in temperatures
Evacuations ordered in Glacier as fire grows
Lake McDonald Lodge and Avalanche Creek Campground in Glacier National Park were evacuated and a portion of Going-to-the-Sun Road was closed to traffic Sunday evening as a lightning-caused fire quickly expanded.
Avalanche, ski accidents claim 3 lives
Avalanches near the Hungry Horse Reservoir killed one man Saturday and endangered the lives of several others.
Teen skier dies after tree well accident
C. Falls student dies after ski accident
A 16-year-old skier from Columbia Falls died Sunday morning as a result of accidentally falling into a tree well at the Whitefish Mountain Resort last week.
Whitefish Mountain Resort lifts open Saturday
With more than three feet of snow already blanketing the slopes, Whitefish Mountain Resort is prepared to open nearly all of its terrain on opening day Saturday. This would mark the first time in recent memory that’s even been a possibility.
Glacier All Stars fall in title game
The Glacier All Stars' coaching staff was left standing around the mound at Memorial Park on Sunday evening, scratching their heads and wondering what went wrong. Their stranglehold on a third consecutive 15U Babe Ruth baseball title had disintegrated to dirt in a matter of two short innings.
Twins wrap up conference play
The Glacier Twins wrapped up their Legion baseball season last weekend with a pair of conference losses to the Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs. The Twins were topped 12-6 in the opener and 11-7 in the nightcap. They finished league play with one win in 19 tries.
Twins win thriller over Chino
With the Glacier Twins' chances of making the conference baseball playoffs out of reach after a July 6 thumping from league foe Kalispell, the Legion team entered the annual Sapa-Johnsrud tournament as loose as they've been all season.
Relay raises more than $28,000
The local Relay for Life chapter raised $28,631 at the June 18-19 walkathon at the Whitefish High School practice field. An individual from the North Valley Hospital team walked from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., while three of the 18 teams had a member on the track at all times, including the Whitefish Fire Department, Whitefish Lake Golf Club and North Valley Hospital.
Relay raises more than $28,000
The local Relay for Life chapter raised $28,631 at the June 18-19 walkathon at the Whitefish High School practice field. An individual from the North Valley Hospital team walked from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., while three of the 18 teams had a member on the track at all times, including the Whitefish Fire Department, Whitefish Lake Golf Club and North Valley Hospital.
Twins go 3-2 at Apple Valley tourney
The Glacier Twins AA squad ended a good run through the Apple Valley Invite last weekend in impressive fashion.
Twins rally falls short against Mavs
Stranded runners and inconsistent pitching kept the Glacier Twins from getting their first conference win last weekend against a talented Missoula team.
Silliker takes league honors
Bulldog forward Connor Silliker was awarded Northwestern A all-conference honors for his exceptional play on the basketball hard court this season.
Montana cyclocross season in high gear
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'Dogs secure top seed in playoffs
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Lady 'Dogs snag No. 2 playoff seed
Despite two conference losses to close out the regular season, the Lady Bulldog soccer team grabbed the No. 2 seed for the state Class A playoffs.
Friday night football preview
Friday's match up with the Polson Pirates will be a true test for the Bulldogs on both sides of the ball.
Lady Bulldogs nip 'Kats in soccer thriller
Whitefish 1, Columbia Falls 0
Glacier Twins earn second in Sapa-Johnsrud Memorial
The Glacier Twins made an inspirational run at the 25th annual Sapa-Johnsrud Memorial Tournament in Whitefish last weekend, finishing in second place after falling to Lethbridge 11-0 in the championship game.
Early Bird fields elite racers
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Whitefish U-11 all-stars make noise at Jack Zerr
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Whitefish runners take top spots in Lake Run
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