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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.

Updated 5 days, 1 hour ago

With warm, dry spring, Flathead Lake not expected to reach full pool

Citing unseasonably warm and dry weather this spring, Flathead Lake is not expected to reach full pool this summer…

Updated 6 days, 5 hours ago
File now for city council, mayoral seats

The deadline for filing for Columbia Falls city council is fast approaching. Two incumbents, Jenny Lovering and Mike Shepard announced Monday they are not seeking re-election, while incumbent Paula Robinson said sh…

Updated 1 week ago
Columbia Falls man identified in fatal May 18 accident

The Columbia Falls man who was killed in a car accident on May 18 at Highway 35 and Columbia Falls Stage Road has been identified as Ian T. Winter, 37.

Updated 1 week, 1 day ago
Columbia Falls man identified in fatal May 18 accident

The Columbia Falls man who was killed in a car accident on May 18 at Highway 35 and Columbia Falls Stage Road has been identified as Ian T. Winter, 37.

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
State warns of new disease carrying tick species in Montana

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services officials are alerting the public about the recent identification of a tick new to Montana known as Ixod…

Updated 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Glacier Park plow crews punch through Big Drift on the Going-to-the-Sun Road

Most other park secondary roads are now open for the season as well. This weekend is supposed to be warm and sunny, with a chance of thunderstorms later Sunday.

Updated 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Glacier National Park plows at Logan Pass

Glacier National Park plows have made it to Logan Pass and are working near the Big Drift and the pass parking area, though it could easily take a few more wee…

Updated 1 month ago
Nineteen years ago, Downing earned nickname "Cocaine Fairy"

In August 2006 Downing, then 27, earned the nickname “Cocaine Fairy” after he was busted by the Northwest Montana Drug Task Force near Bigfork. When officers a…

Updated 1 month ago
Glacier Park Weekend Update: Sun Road now open to Avalanche Creek to vehicles

Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road is now open to Avalanche Creek to motor vehicles. The Park traditionally opens the road to Avalanche on Mother's …

Updated 1 month ago
Arrests made in alleged Hungry Horse burglary ring

The leader of a burglary ring that targeted vacant seasonal homes in the Flathead Valley and caused nearly $1 million in losses was arrested on Tuesday, author…

Updated 1 month, 1 week ago
Hikers and bikers can go as far the Loop in Glacier National Park this weekend

Folks hiking and biking the Going-to-the-Sun Road can go as far as the Loop on the west side and Jackson Glacier Overlook on the east side this weekend.

Updated 1 month, 1 week ago
Commission considering city self-governance

The Columbia Falls government review commission plans to hear from an expert next month on whether the city should consider having self-governing powers.

Updated 2 months ago
Hikers and bikers can go as far as the Loop on Glacier Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road

The good news is hikers and bikers on the west side of Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road can now go as far as the Loop.

Updated 2 months ago
Public hearing on housing study is Thursday night

The Columbia Falls Planning Commission will have a public hearing on a draft housing study Thursday at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Updated 2 months, 1 week ago
Glacier National Park plows to Crystal Point, Sun Road open to hikers and bikers as far as Avalanche Creek

Glacier National Park plow crews have made it to Crystal Point on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, but the road this weekend will be closed at Avalanche Creek to hik…