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State Proposes New Rules for Troubled Teen Treatment

14:40 pm MDT | The proposed rules include licensing requirements, unannounced inspections and protocols for reporting abuse

The proposed rules include licensing requirements, unannounced inspections and protocols for reporting abuse

By Associated Press // Aug 25, 2019 // 2:40PM

Yellowstone Chief Says Park Doesn’t Need Reservation System

Yellowstone Chief Says Park Doesn’t Need Reservation System

Cam Sholly also said he doesn't believe the park needs to set up a bus system from surrounding communities

By Associated Press // Aug 25, 2019

Montana is Back Among States Without State-funded Preschool

Montana is Back Among States Without State-funded Preschool

The state briefly broke from those ranks with a 2017 budget item

By Associated Press // Aug 25, 2019

2019 Fair Sees Increased Attendance, Exhibits

2019 Fair Sees Increased Attendance, Exhibits

4H, FFA students bring in $560,000 at fair's Market Livestock Sale

By Molly Priddy // Aug 25, 2019

Whitefish City Council Approves Apartments with Tie-breaking Vote

Whitefish City Council Approves Apartments with Tie-breaking Vote

54-unit complex on Skyles Place drew opposition from neighborhood residents

By Tristan Scott // Aug 25, 2019

Flathead Doctors Share Behind-the-Scenes Stories

Flathead Doctors Share Behind-the-Scenes Stories

North Valley, Kalispell Regional doctors give presentations at first ever Flathead Med

By Justin Franz // Aug 24, 2019

Kalispell Man Accused of Murder Pleads Not Guilty to Amended Charge

Kalispell Man Accused of Murder Pleads Not Guilty to Amended Charge

New trial for Ryan Lamb pushed back again

By Justin Franz // Aug 24, 2019

Nebraska Court Upholds State’s Approval of Pipeline Path

Nebraska Court Upholds State’s Approval of Pipeline Path

The court's decision was a victory for the $8 billion project, which has been mired in lawsuits and regulatory hearings

By Associated Press // Aug 23, 2019

Two Mountain Lions Killed in Columbia Falls

Two Mountain Lions Killed in Columbia Falls

Animals were spotted near River’s Edge Park on Aug. 17

By Justin Franz // Aug 23, 2019

Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Glacier National Park

Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Glacier National Park

Public urged to learn more about rabies prevention after bat scratches park resident

By Beacon Staff // Aug 23, 2019

Kalispell City Council Approves $80 Million 2020 Budget

Kalispell City Council Approves $80 Million 2020 Budget

Budget includes increases for police and city attorney, $4 million for rail trail

By Justin Franz // Aug 23, 2019

Grizzly Bears Captured Near Kalispell, Whitefish

Grizzly Bears Captured Near Kalispell, Whitefish

Residents reminded to secure food attractants; people recreating should ‘Be Bear Aware’

By Beacon Staff // Aug 23, 2019

Powell Says Fed Will Aid Economy But No Clear Hint on Rates

Powell Says Fed Will Aid Economy But No Clear Hint on Rates

The Fed cut rates last month for the first time in a decade, and financial markets have baked in the likelihood of further rate cuts this year

By ASSOCIATED PRESS // Aug 23, 2019

Federal Prosecutors: No Charges in Montana Girl’s Death

Federal Prosecutors: No Charges in Montana Girl’s Death

Her body was found on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation west of Lame Deer on Dec. 28, two weeks after she was reported missing

By ASSOCIATED PRESS // Aug 23, 2019

Man Faces Life for Murder After Initial Confessions Doubted

Man Faces Life for Murder After Initial Confessions Doubted

Zachary David O'Neill is due to appear in state district court in Billings for the 1998 murder of 18-year-old video store clerk Miranda Fenner

By ASSOCIATED PRESS // Aug 23, 2019