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June 13, 2023 midnight

Law roundup: Man requests extra patrol after mountain lion kill

A mountain lion allegedly killed sheep early one morning in Kalispell. The owner requested extra patrol from Flathead County Sheriff’s Office and planned to follow up with Fish and Game.

Avalanche warning issued amid 'January thaw'
January 29, 2024 10 a.m.

Avalanche warning issued amid 'January thaw'

Dangerous backcountry avalanche conditions exist across Northwest Montana due to recent mountain rainfall and unseasonably warm temperatures.

Wildlife photographer Sumio Harada to present at FVCC
December 14, 2023 midnight

Wildlife photographer Sumio Harada to present at FVCC

Anyone can come across a variety of animals in Glacier National Park. However, it takes patience and time to see how animals live their lives in the park — something that is not lost on wildlife photographers such as Sumio Harada.

Prescribed burns planned around Northwest Montana
September 21, 2023 10 a.m.

Prescribed burns planned around Northwest Montana

Flathead National Forest is planning to conduct fall prescribed burning as conditions become favorable, and smoke will be visible from the Flathead Valley.

Kalispell's December snowfall near all-time low
January 2, 2024 midnight

Kalispell's December snowfall near all-time low

As Northwest Montana caps one of its driest Decembers on record, a return to winter weather is within sight.

Wildfires crop up as conditions dry out
July 3, 2023 1 p.m.

Wildfires crop up as conditions dry out

A few small wildfires cropped up in far Northwest Montana over the weekend, continuing an uptick in incidents over the last week as forest fuels begin to dry out.

Northwest Montana big game harvest totals trend behind 2022
November 15, 2023 1 p.m.

Northwest Montana big game harvest totals trend behind 2022

Signs of the “rut” have emerged in Northwest Montana as the general hunting season winds down with less than two weeks remaining.

Study reveals decline in mammal diversity with urbanization
December 28, 2023 midnight

Study reveals decline in mammal diversity with urbanization

An elk pauses to gaze into the valley; a red fox playfully pounces into the snow; a mountain lion carries a white-tailed deer in its clamped jaws.

Grizzly conservation area in Yaak expands to over 500 acres
November 16, 2023 midnight

Grizzly conservation area in Yaak expands to over 500 acres

The Vital Ground Foundation expanded its Fowler Creek grizzly bear habitat conservation project this month with the acquisition of 64 acres in the Yaak Valley of far Northwest Montana.

Montana's general big game season enters final week
November 21, 2023 midnight

Montana's general big game season enters final week

Montana’s general deer and elk hunting season wraps up Sunday, Nov. 26.

July 4, 2023 midnight

Law roundup: Caller concerned for cows’ safety

A concerned passerby reported a dozen bovines munching grass on the side of the highway. Responding officers discovered they were behind a fence in a pasture just doing regular cow things.

Ryan Busse confirms 1998 hunting ticket, calls it an honest mistake
November 8, 2023 8:40 a.m.

Ryan Busse confirms 1998 hunting ticket, calls it an honest mistake

Gubernatorial candidate Ryan Busse confirmed Tuesday he received a hunting ticket in 1998, but the Democrat also took a shot at Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte’s record.

Unique culinary experiences center of 406 BBQ’s menu
August 9, 2023 midnight

Unique culinary experiences center of 406 BBQ’s menu

Stephen Kina started 406 BBQ in 2021 after being inspired by his father’s own career as a chef.

It’s time for state control of grizzly bears
October 1, 2023 midnight

It’s time for state control of grizzly bears

The recent spate of headlines about grizzly bear attacks and human-bear conflicts highlights the need for the federal government to return management of grizzlies to the state of Montana.

December 7, 2023 midnight

Community band performs Christmas concert

The program begins with Leroy Anderson’s arrangement of “A Christmas Festival.” This lively tune captures several well-known Christmas carols.

Lions Club resumes growing food for community
October 25, 2023 midnight

Lions Club resumes growing food for community

Thanks to a few key donations of space, seeds and plant starts, Whitefish Lions Club members were able to get their hands back into the soil to raise nutritious produce for area families this year.

December 31, 2023 midnight

Flathead Business Watercooler

Business events, trainings and seminars

Slow start to big game hunting season in Northwest Montana
October 25, 2023 noon

Slow start to big game hunting season in Northwest Montana

More than 1,600 hunters appeared at Northwest Montana game check stations on Saturday and Sunday — the general hunting season opening weekend.

Crews respond to fire complex on Spotted Bear
July 31, 2023 8 p.m.

Crews respond to fire complex on Spotted Bear

A dry lightning storm July 29 lit up as many as 17 new wildfires on the Flathead National Forest.

June 29, 2023 midnight

Law roundup: Woman has own concept of free refills

A thirsty woman allegedly filled two containers of soda without paying and was cited for theft by the Columbia Falls Police Department.