The inaugural girls wrestling state championships were an ‘electrifying’ celebration of a newly sanctioned sport that ended with the Brave Brawlers celebrating a title

Prosecution says new information has precluded charging Jason David Weldele with deliberate homicide; defense questions if suspect could be convicted on lesser charge

12:42 a.m. A man grabbed a “big pole” to protect he and his partner from the intruders causing a loud, suspicious banging noise. An investigation revealed a screen door was slamming open and shut. 11:12 a.m. A man who butt dialed 911 said everything was OK except he was spending too much money at Costco. […]

4:16 a.m. A woman in the throes of a vivid nightmare accidentally called 911. 8:09 a.m. Someone left a bottle of various pills in the ice cream section. 8:38 a.m. A woman in St. Louis said someone hacked her Panera Bread account and was about to get a delivery. 11:28 a.m. A man was spooked […]

Board of Trustees voted 4-3 to make masking optional in school buildings in light of governor’s decision to repeal statewide directive; at least one ‘vital staff member’ has resigned in protest

Photographer Bret Bouda has spent what seems like a lifetime photographing Glacier National Park and the Flathead Valley, but before he arrived in Northwest Montana he could not have been further from home

4:58 a.m. A burglar alarm was tripped but the only tracks in the snow were coming from inside the house. 8:17 a.m. A dog wearing a shock collar chewed a rope in half and escaped. 9:35 a.m. A gun was left in a rental car. 9:41 a.m. A man has been shouting nonsense for the […]

Law enforcement found more than 600 grams of methamphetamine in Russell Joseph Breton’s home last year

Tristan Scott talks about his cover story and the earlier news that prompted it, word of a major land acquisition by a billionaire Texas couple that elicited fears from conservations and recreationists alike

Fast-tracked project to return Flathead River to natural channel entering final phase; site-wide remediation work scheduled to begin by middle of 2022

Group of local school superintendents decides unanimously to continue requiring face coverings, saying safety is still top priority

Robert Frahm, 63, died in rollover accident on Farm to Market Road

Joe Russell calls Gov. Greg Gianforte’s decision a ‘gut punch,’ says he will consult with board of health before recommending any local action

Three renowned Northwest Montana chefs share quick, easy-to-follow recipes to take your at-home menu to the next level

Glenda Hamilton has run her Mabuhay Oriental Market since 2005 and it's the personal attention she's given her customers that's kept the store growing ever since