What to look forward to this fall: Bigfork’s bump to Class A, dynastic soccer programs and strong distance runners

Officials determine imminent risk to life and properties near Olney has diminished

2:09 a.m. Some kids were shooting fireworks off at a nearby dock. 10:32 a.m. Several bags of concrete were accidentally dumped in the middle of the highway. 12:44 p.m. Several dogs were running laps around a “No dogs” sign. 3:52 p.m. Someone dialed 911, said “oh my God,” and hung up. 3:59 p.m. A “fat-fingered” […]

12:54 a.m. Several mailboxes were toilet papered in the night. 7:21 a.m. A man clad only in his underwear stopped into a gas station for a snack. 9:57 a.m. A man had taken it upon himself to serve as the traffic police on the private road leading to several driveways, including his. As part of […]

All five local schools kicked off their seasons last week to mixed results

Bigfork golf champions look to repeat in Class A, western volleyball teams hope to earn tournament berths and flag football teams aim to keep state trophy local

Columbia Falls and Whitefish will again battle to keep the Class A title in Flathead Valley

Kalispell will host the 2023 state meet, offering local teams a home course advantage

The region remains on high alert even as 'season-slowing' weather allows crews to pull back from some wildfires

9:40 a.m. A local man was harassing water truck drivers. 10:03 a.m. Someone reported that the tire shop had stolen tires off his new Jeep. 2:16 p.m. A border collie grew tired of playing fetch at Woodland Park and made a hasty exit into the neighborhoods. 4:39 p.m. A rogue lumberjack was chain sawing down […]

Midweek rain showers will further mitigate fire behavior, but long-term forecasts call for a hot and dry fall

1:27 a.m. Five cows wandered into a neighboring pasture. 10:43 a.m. Seven dogs escaped their yard. 10:51 a.m. A caller wanted to let law enforcement know the dog he’d reported missing was found hiding in his house. 1:19 p.m. Someone moved a bunch of hay bales into a pedestrian tunnel.   10:07 p.m. An intoxicated […]

6 a.m. A cat got its head stuck in a chip bag. 8:02 a.m. A man kept hiding his skateboard under his neighbor’s boat. 9:26 a.m. Someone kept prank calling the number on a “missing snake” poster and pretending they’d found the python.   11:25 a.m. Some people posing as a moving company loaded up […]

Visitors to Glacier National Park supported 5,691 jobs, $548 million in economic output for region in 2022

The largest reining event in the northwest displays athleticism of western ranch horses