12:10 a.m. Someone had a flat tire.  7:05 a.m. A dog was scared of lightning.  9:10 a.m. A catalytic converter was stolen from a Ford F-150 overnight.  9:13 a.m. Drywall sheets flew off the back of a semi.  10:09 a.m. A dog on a “very short chain,” reportedly unable to reach the shade, was found […]

Woman was struck by vehicle while attempting to switch seats with the driver

School is first in state to start junior high program, aims to make soccer more accessible to local players

7:37 a.m. Ten tires were dumped on a property. 11:57 a.m. Slashed tires turned out to be worn-down tread.  5:01 p.m. A trashcan was in the highway.  7:24 p.m. Five baby skunks were found in a backyard.   10:07 p.m. A man acting strangely was just looking for his cat. 10:50 p.m. A man lying […]

More than 600 sporting events will be streamed on ESPN+, ESPNU, increasing visibility of Big Sky Conference

Lakers win first conference game, now 1-4 against Mavericks this season

Recognizing the spring's top high school athletes from throughout Flathead County

7:46 a.m. A man with a sheathed sword on his hip told officers he would never harm anyone unless he was challenged to defend himself in a fair duel.  9:07 a.m. A catalytic converter was stolen off a vehicle.  10:46 a.m. A caller complained about noises related to protesting nurses.  5:43 p.m. Ducklings were trapped […]

Areas west of Continental Divide face above-normal fire potential next month; historic drought underway in southwestern U.S.

Michael Winters pleaded guilty for for submitting a voter registration under a rough Spanish translation of "Mickey Mouse"

Flathead Beacon Assistant Managing Editor Tristan Scott joins host Micah Drew to talk about the billionaire couple that recently purchased 126,000 acres of land in Flathead County

9:35 p.m. A kitten remained stuck in a tree for a third day.  6:16 p.m. An abandoned baby carrier contained a dinner plate.   11:02 p.m. A man who did not want to get a ticket for indecent exposure peed his pants and requested a “courtesy” ride home for not urinating in public. 

11:26 a.m. A grizzly broke into an enclosure and ate a llama. At least two kangaroos escaped the enclosure.

Public input will be used to review neighborhood plan

Five months after championship-winning coach stepped down, school struggling to find replacement