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June 11, 2024 7 a.m.

Kay Evan “Sandy” Sanderson

June 11, 2024 7 a.m.

Troy woman pleads not guilty to attempted homicide

Helen Katherine Palmer faces four charges, including...

June 11, 2024 7 a.m.

Forest officials seek comment on Yaak River mining plan

The three plans of operations submitted to the Three Rivers Ranger District propose to suction dredge in the Yaak River and Star Creek.

June 11, 2024 7 a.m.

Injuries reported in two-vehicle wreck on U.S. 2

One injured person was flown...

June 11, 2024 7 a.m.

Mystery snails turn up in Flathead Lake

Earlier this spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks personnel identified two species that were the result of aquarium dumps.

June 11, 2024 7 a.m.

Managers confident Flathead Lake will fully fill, but late summer could pose challenges

Assistant state climatologist, Energy Keepers representative present to Water Policy Interim Committee.

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Something’s rotten at Montana’s Fish, Wildlife and Parks

The latest case involves Dr. Eileen Ryce, the Administrator of the Fisheries Division who was mysteriously placed on “administrative leave” as of May 17.

June 7, 2024 7 a.m.

Three local FVCC nursing grads join Cabinet Peaks team

With scholarship support from donors akin to Dr. Bonnet, Dahm made the drastic career change from pipe welder in the oil fields to registered nurse at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center...

June 7, 2024 7 a.m.

Zinke schedules local office hours in northwest Montana

Zinke’s staff may also be able to assist constituents with issues related to obtaining or expediting passports and visas, veterans’ affairs, Medicare...

June 7, 2024 7 a.m.

Local fraudster ordered to pay restitution

Part of the plea deal included paying $1,005 restitution to...

June 7, 2024 7 a.m.

Eureka man sentenced on drug possession charge

Pearson, 54, initially faced several charges, including felony possession with the intent to distribute...

June 7, 2024 7 a.m.

County library district initiative fails; voters pick Duram over Letcher

Duram will be opposed in the general election by Democrat Doug Davies and Independent Brian Phillips.

June 7, 2024 7 a.m.

Miller gets life in prison for running over Trooper Johnson

Johnson’s wife, Kate, also an MHP officer, gave heart-wrenching testimony about her husband’s injuries and their effects that left many in the courtroom sobbing in anguish during a victim impact statement.