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- Heart Butte man sentenced to over 20 years for sexually abusing multiple children
- Trusted Kalispell Bookkeeper Sentenced for Stealing $500K From Family Business
- HSI Kalispell Arrests Previously Deported Mexican National on Outstanding Drug Warrant
- Spokane Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution on Blackfeet Reservation
- Ward 5 Candidate Bob Campbell Shares Letter to Missoulians
House Approves Property Tax Overhaul Amid Rising Housing Costs
Permanent rate cut heads to Senate after strong bipartisan support, aiming to ease long-term tax burdens for homeowners, renters, and small businesses.
Montana Moves Closer to Official Collegiate Shooting Sports
Resolution Aims to Bring Collegiate Shooting Teams, Scholarships, and Economic Growth to Montana’s Campuses
Montana Telehealth Options Could Expand Under New Bipartisan Senate Bill
Senator Steve Daines Backs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Telehealth Access for Rural Montanans
Montana Motor Vehicle Division Prepares for Office Closures Ahead of New System Launch
MVD and County Treasurer Offices to Pause Services March 13-16 for System Upgrade, Promising More Online Services and Faster Turnaround Time for Customers
Crow Indian Traditionalist and Irrigation Specialist to be Inducted into Gallery of Outstanding Montanans
Montana Historical Society to Honor Two Influential Figures at March 6 Induction Ceremony in the State Capitol
Senator Daines Leads Push to Expand Public Land Access for Montana Outdoorsmen
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Boost Hunting, Fishing, and Recreation Opportunities Across the State
Avalanche Watch Issued for Flathead County
The National Weather Service has issued an Avalanche Watch for Flathead County, effective from Saturday, February 22 at 7 AM until Sunday, February 23 at 7 AM. This alert has been transmitted at the request of the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center in Sandpoint. This Avalanche Watch warns of very dangerous avalanche conditions likely to develop…
Missoula Emergency Managers Encourage Public to Prepare for Potential Flooding This Weekend
Following a flood watch from the National Weather Service, the Missoula County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) reminds residents to sign up for emergency notifications and to take precautions now to protect their property from potential flooding. An atmospheric river is forecast to bring widespread rainfall to the region starting Saturday night through Monday. This…
Winter Weather Advisory for Flathead County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Flathead County, effective from 11 PM Saturday until 8 AM Sunday. Freezing rain is expected, resulting in total ice accumulations of a glaze to up to one tenth of an inch on ground surfaces. The advisory covers various areas including Highway 2 from Kalispell…
Hydrologic Outlook Issued for Western Montana
The National Weather Service has issued a Hydrologic Outlook for Powell, Deer Lodge, and Silver Bow Counties in Montana, as well as Lemhi County in Idaho, due to a significant warm-up expected this weekend into early next week. Starting Saturday afternoon and continuing through Monday afternoon, high temperatures are anticipated to reach the 40s, with…
Montana Attorney General Signs Immigration Enforcement Agreement with Trump Administration
State troopers and investigative agents gain new authority to arrest illegal aliens, bolstering Montana’s border security.
Flood Watch Issued for Western Montana
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for several counties in western Montana, including Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Sanders, Granite, Mineral, Missoula, and Ravalli Counties. This alert is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon, February 24, due to anticipated flooding caused by rain, snowmelt, and possible ice jams. Excessive runoff is expected,…
Montana Secretary, With 19 Peers, Urges Trump to Repeal CTA Amid FinCEN Surveillance Concerns
Beneficial Ownership Information reporting enforcement measures started under the Biden administration fuel fears that weaponized oversight could leave small businesses exposed to future retribution by unfriendly regimes.
Daines Introduces Bill to Protect Montanans from Immoral Death Tax
Legislation Aims to End ‘Destructive’ Estate Tax for Montana Farms, Ranches, and Small Businesses
Winter Weather Advisory for Missoula County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of Missoula County. Snow is expected, with a likelihood of minor impacts from the snowfall at up to 60 percent. Total snow accumulations could reach up to 3 inches. When and Where: The advisory is effective from 1 PM today until 8 AM…
Winter Weather Advisory for Ravalli County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Ravalli County, effective from 1 PM this afternoon until 8 AM tomorrow. Residents can expect snow with total accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. There is a likelihood of minor impacts from the snow, with a 60 percent chance of conditions affecting normal activities.…
Winter Weather Advisory for Flathead County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Flathead County, effective from 1 PM today until 8 AM Thursday. Residents can expect snow with total accumulations of up to 3 inches, and the likelihood of minor impacts from snow is estimated at up to 60 percent. Areas affected include: Polebridge, Polson, Highway…