Breaking News
For the latest breaking news, see below. We'll share breaking news stories as we have them so you're kept up to date at all times.
Dave Leach, one of Anaconda shooting victims, was Columbia Falls graduate, standout athlete
One of the victims of a mass shooting at a bar in Anaconda was a Columbia Falls native. David Leach, 70, was one o…
This might be the last weekend this season to hike Glacier Park's high country, as snow expected
This might be the last weekend for hiking high elevation areas in Glacier, as widespread snow is expected by the middle of next week. Terrain above 6,000 feet…
Man charged in Martin City hit and run that killed ex-wife
Authorities on Wednesday arrested a Columbia Falls man who prosecutors say ran over his ex-wife in Martin City last June and then fled the scene.
Glacier's Logan Pass reopens to vehicles
Glacier National Park's Logan Pass reopened to vehicle traffic late Tuesday.
Woman attacked by bear up the North Fork Sunday
North Fork residents are reporting a bear mauling at the Trail Creek “bubbleups” on Sunday.
Congress reaches budget deal; Glacier Park will remain open
Visitors will be able to go to Glacier National Park on Sunday, as Congress reached a deal on funding the federal government for another 45 days late Saturday,…
Weather closes vehicle access to Glacier's Logan Pass
Glacier National Park announced late Thursday that the Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed between Avalanche Creek and Jackson Glacier Overlook to motor vehicles b…
Road rage incident ends in arrest
A 29-year-old is behind bars after an apparent road rage incident in Columbia Falls over the weekend that allegedly nearly ended in gunfire.
Wildcats Homecoming Parade
Photos of the 2023 Wildcats Homecoming Parade down Nucleus Avenue on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
Weather expected to take a turn middle of next week
Snow could come to Glacier's high peaks next week
West Side Hungry Horse Reservoir opens, but roads into fires remain closed
The west side road of Hungry Horse Reservoir (National Forest System Road 895) is now open to public travel along the entire west shore to Spotted Bear Ranger …
Glacier transitioning to fall operations, No access to Kintla Lake for a few weeks
As the autumn season approaches, operations in the park will start winding down. On Sept. 10, the park’s 2023 vehicle reservation pilot will end.
Bear dead, man accidentally shot in grizzly encounter
A grizzly bear is dead and a man has a gunshot wound to the shoulder after two men encountered a sow with a cub at close range in the Whitefish Range Aug. 26.
Storm brought almost 4 inches of rain to West Glacier; dropped nearly an inch on Hungry Horse in an hour
Rainfall totals in the area were impressive from Aug. 21 through Aug. 23. According to the National Weather Service, West Glacier saw 3.84 inches of rain, Hung…
Glacier seeks input on reservation system, visitor experience
Glacier National Park is asking for public input on the reservation system and other aspects of public access in a series of upcoming both virtual and in- pers…
Red flag warning issued for next 36 hours; Doris Point puts up a plume
The next 36 hours promise to test fire lines as the National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning from this afternoon through noon Saturday.