Jurors deliberated for two hours before returning the verdict convicting Lloyd Barrus of deliberate homicide

Flathead Beacon assistant managing editor Tristan Scott joins host Micah Drew to discuss his approach to reporting on recent suicides in the Flathead Valley and what resources are available to students and community members

After 11 years on the job, and nearly four decades in the business, fairgrounds manager Mark Campbell will retire in November

4:07 a.m. A car was driving slowly.  6:46 a.m. A gentleman was breaking into hotel rooms.  12:25 p.m. Multiple adults who were riding BMX bikes in the skate park were aware bikes are not allowed in the skate park.  1:21 p.m. Someone did not want to report their kid’s graffiti.  3:34 p.m. Someone was concerned […]

The boys individual and team titles were decided by playoffs as Wolfpack takes third straight tournament crown

11:34 a.m. A deer was stuck in a fence.  1:06 p.m. “Throw a grenade” and “Take him out!” were heard on a 911 call, but it was just someone playing video games. 2:36 p.m. Someone stole a knick-knack.  6:24 p.m. Someone was shooting off rockets, not fireworks, at a nearby soccer field.  6:46 p.m. Three […]

Columbia Falls' boys and girls soccer teams both ended last season with losses to the state champions, and their state title quest this year will likely go through their cross-valley rivals

8:34 a.m. A pit bull was out for a run.  10:18 a.m. A door was suspiciously left open.  10:55 a.m. A man stole candy from the grocery store.    10:56 a.m. A blue heeler and husky were out for an unaccompanied run together.  2:00 a.m. Someone at a technical help desk accidentally dialed 911.  3:58 […]

The Montana Department of Transportation will host an in-person and virtual open house this week to share Montana Highway 82 bridge reconstruction details

5:01 a.m. A woman was walking down the street holding a green sleeping bag.  11:55 a.m. Someone reported losing a wallet with little elephants all over it.   2:30 p.m. A transient man said he had a dead badger in a sled that he was keeping because it has “multiple uses.” He said he would […]

"Butte tough" moniker rings true as Bulldogs take down No. 3 Helena, rest of classification rankings remain static

Montana High School Association executive board decided on the one year probation after multiple athletics violations

Flathead Living magazine editor Myers Reece talks to host Micah Drew about the the highlights of the upcoming fall issue

The Northwest Montana chapter of the Back Country Horsemen has partnered with 4-H to teach horse packing to up-and-coming riders

2:10 p.m. An argumentative customer was upset that he couldn’t get a refund.  2:17 p.m. Drug residue was found on a dollar bill.    4:47 p.m. A panting dog was sticking its head out the window of a truck.   5:51 p.m. The driver of a speeding car was yelling obscenities.    8:14 p.m. An […]