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Bullock Squashes Talk of Senate Run After Presidential Bid

14:40 pm MST | The governor said unequivocally and repeatedly that he won't challenge Republican Sen. Steve Daines

The governor said unequivocally and repeatedly that he won't challenge Republican Sen. Steve Daines

By Associated Press // Dec 4, 2019 // 2:40PM

Deer Knocks Down, Injures Montana Elementary Student

Deer Knocks Down, Injures Montana Elementary Student

The student was injured on the playground after getting off the bus at Rattlesnake Elementary School

By Associated Press // Dec 4, 2019

Fostering a Community Vibe at Max’s Market

Fostering a Community Vibe at Max’s Market

Since opening this spring, Max’s Market has brought local goods, music and community events to Bigfork’s newest shop

By Maggie Dresser // Dec 4, 2019

Prison Employee, Two Inmates Charged in Drug Scheme

Prison Employee, Two Inmates Charged in Drug Scheme

Informant sold fake methamphetamine to officer at private Crossroads Correctional Center in Shelby

By Associated Press // Dec 4, 2019

Winter Preview 2019-2020

Winter Preview 2019-2020

Gearing up for the season

By Beacon Staff // Dec 4, 2019

Real Estate Market Trends

Real Estate Market Trends

Going, going, gone: goodbye to cheap Kalispell homes?

By Richard Dews // Dec 4, 2019

Juvenile Arrested For Calling in Bigfork Bomb Threat

Juvenile Arrested For Calling in Bigfork Bomb Threat

Sheriff says teen will likely be charged with intimidation

By Justin Franz // Dec 3, 2019

Whitefish-based Ministries Changes Course on Dissolution

Whitefish-based Ministries Changes Course on Dissolution

Following abuse allegations and closure of Mudman Burgers, Potter’s Field Ministries to reorganize

By Tristan Scott // Dec 3, 2019

Court Seems Ready to Curb Claims Over Montana Superfund Site

Court Seems Ready to Curb Claims Over Montana Superfund Site

Outcome would be a loss for Anaconda-area homeowners and a win for Atlantic Richfield Co.

By MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press // Dec 3, 2019

Hunting Season Ends with Modest Harvest in Northwest Montana

Hunting Season Ends with Modest Harvest in Northwest Montana

Despite fewer regional hunters, overall number of harvested deer was up over last year in the region

By Beacon Staff // Dec 3, 2019

Trial Begins for Man Charged with Killing Estranged Wife

Trial Begins for Man Charged with Killing Estranged Wife

Joseph Paul DeWise is charged with murder in January 2018 death of Lauren Walder DeWise

By ASSOCIATED PRESS // Dec 3, 2019

Montana Man Charged with Illegally Killing 3 Elk

Montana Man Charged with Illegally Killing 3 Elk

Possible penalty includes $278,500 in fines, 83 years in jail or prison

By ASSOCIATED PRESS // Dec 3, 2019

Woodland Park Sees New Vandalism

Woodland Park Sees New Vandalism

A swastika was painted over the Community Spirit Monument sign around Thanksgiving

By Maggie Dresser // Dec 3, 2019

Longtime Kalispell Planning Director Tom Jentz Retires

Longtime Kalispell Planning Director Tom Jentz Retires

Jentz has played an instrumental role in shaping the valley’s growth over last 36 years

By Myers Reece // Dec 3, 2019

Report: Lobbyists Aided Lawmakers with Health Care Columns

Report: Lobbyists Aided Lawmakers with Health Care Columns

Lobbyists were involved in drafting or revising opinion columns written by state lawmakers in Montana and Ohio

By Associated Press // Dec 2, 2019