Park Service to Tap into Entrance Fees to Keep Operating

"We are taking this extraordinary step to ensure that parks are protected," said P. Daniel Smith, deputy director of the service

By Associated Press // Jan 7, 2019

Montana Legislature to Tackle Medicaid Expansion Renewal

Two parties have different opinions about how program should continue as the 2019 Legislature begins its session Monday

By Amy Beth Hanson, Associated Press // Jan 7, 2019

Volunteers Clean Restrooms, Take Out Trash in Yellowstone

Gardiner community members decided to take matters into their own hands during government shutdown

By Associated Press // Jan 7, 2019

Community Turns Out for Montana Girl’s Funeral

The funeral for Henny Scott was held Saturday at the Lame Deer High School gym

By Associated Press // Jan 7, 2019

Kalispell Picks Two Police Chief Finalists

Public will have a chance to meet the two finalists on Jan. 14

By Justin Franz // Jan 7, 2019

South Dakota County Preps for Keystone XL Pipeline Protests

The move comes as TransCanada plans to start constructionon the oil pipeline this year

By Associated Press // Jan 6, 2019

Bozeman Officer Kills Man Who Came at Officers with Gun

The man's roommate reported the suspect was trying to choke him

By Associated Press // Jan 6, 2019

One Dead After Avalanche Near Choteau

Authorities say a 35-year-old snowmobiler was killed Saturday afternoon in an avalanche

By Associated Press // Jan 6, 2019

Investors, Farmers Guessing as Shutdown Delays Crop Reports

The reports give an early estimate for what farmers will plant in the upcoming season

By Associated Press // Jan 6, 2019

Montana Judge Insults Reporter Over Right-wing Conspiracy

Lewis and Clark County Justice of the Peace Michael Swingley told the Independent Record Friday he "lashed out" because he felt frustrated and overwhelmed

By Associated Press // Jan 6, 2019

Why are Northwest Montana’s Ski Areas Still Independent?

While a conglomerate arms race for ski area ownership rages nationwide, our region stands apart

By Clare Menzel // Jan 6, 2019

Investigation Determines Bottling Plant Legal in Zoning District

County planning department says Montana Artesian Water Company is grandfathered into new zone; opponents disagree

By Tristan Scott // Jan 5, 2019

Shave and a Haircut

Whitefish Barbershop opens with classic style, men’s mercantile, and hopes of teaching the next generation of barbers

By Molly Priddy // Jan 4, 2019

Days After Murder Charge Dismissed, Martin City Man Accused of Dealing Meth

"We are taking this extraordinary step to ensure that parks are protected," said P. Daniel Smith, deputy director of the service

Two parties have different opinions about how program should continue as the 2019 Legislature begins its session Monday

Gardiner community members decided to take matters into their own hands during government shutdown

The funeral for Henny Scott was held Saturday at the Lame Deer High School gym

Public will have a chance to meet the two finalists on Jan. 14

The move comes as TransCanada plans to start constructionon the oil pipeline this year

The man's roommate reported the suspect was trying to choke him

Authorities say a 35-year-old snowmobiler was killed Saturday afternoon in an avalanche

The reports give an early estimate for what farmers will plant in the upcoming season

Lewis and Clark County Justice of the Peace Michael Swingley told the Independent Record Friday he "lashed out" because he felt frustrated and overwhelmed

While a conglomerate arms race for ski area ownership rages nationwide, our region stands apart

County planning department says Montana Artesian Water Company is grandfathered into new zone; opponents disagree

Whitefish Barbershop opens with classic style, men’s mercantile, and hopes of teaching the next generation of barbers

Sheriff expresses frustration with county attorney’s decision to drop murder charge against James William Quen

"Voice of the Bobcats" denies that he harassed newspaper reporter