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.
Glacier hiker injured in bear attack on Highline Trail
A hiker was air-lifted from Glacier National Park on Thursday following a bear attack on one of the park's most po…
Missing mushroom hunter found alive in Canada
An 87-year-old Whitefish man who went missing in the Frozen Lake area last weekend was found alive Tuesday afternoon in Canada.
Searchers seek Whitefish man who disappeared in Lincoln Co.
The search continues for an 87-year-old Whitefish man who went missing in the Frozen Lake area Saturday night.
Bad weather forces cancellation of annual fireworks over Whitefish Lake
A bout of bad weather including wind, rain and lightning on Tuesday night forced the cancellation of the annual fireworks display at City Beach that is part of…
2 killed, 3 injured in suspected DUI wreck near Columbia Falls
Two people were killed and three others were injured in a suspected DUI wreck Monday evening on U.S. 2 south of Columbia Falls.
Kansas woman dies in Avalanche Creek
On Monday afternoon, a 28-year-old woman from Kansas fell off a rocky overhang into Avalanche Creek and was swept into the gorge.
Missing Glacier Park hiker found alive after extensive search
After spending nearly four days in the woods of Glacier National Park’s backcountry, a 19-year-old man was found alive on Monday evening.
Search underway in Glacier Park for missing 19-year-old
Search efforts are underway in Glacier National Park for a 19-year-old man missing since Friday.
Prescribed fire north of Whitefish planned for this week
Smoke will be visible this week from a prescribed fire north of Whitefish.
Whitefish School District election results
The preliminary results for the Whitefish school election that occurred on Tuesday, May 2, are tallied.
Four rescued after falling through ice on Lower Stillwater
The Whitefish Fire Department rescued four people who fell through the ice at Lower Stillwater Lake on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 12.
City concerned over bills relaxing regs on short-term rentals, ADUs
The Whitefish City Council held a special meeting Monday, April 10, to discuss what action to take on two senate bills that could potentially hinder workforce housing efforts in Whitefish; the bills will both be ad…
Montana Highway Patrol trooper injured in Lincoln County chase
A Montana Highway Patrol trooper is in stable condition at a Kalispell hospital after being run over by a vehicle during a police chase Thursday afternoon in n…
Logan Health, Billings Clinic discuss potential deal
Logan Health and Billings Clinic, two of Montana’s largest hospital systems, have opened discussions about uniting as a single health-care organization.
Shooting at apartments in Whitefish leaves one dead
A 32-year-old man is behind bars after he allegedly shot and killed another man Tuesday morning at a U.S. 93 South apartment complex in Whitefish.
Rain creates ‘downright dangerous’ avalanche conditions
Heavy rain falling on fresh snow is causing very dangerous avalanche conditions in the Northwest Montana backcountry.