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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 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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…

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
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…

Updated 1 year, 3 months ago
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.

Updated 1 year, 4 months ago
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.

Updated 1 year, 5 months ago
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.

Updated 1 year, 5 months ago
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.

Updated 1 year, 5 months ago
Prescribed fire north of Whitefish planned for this week

Smoke will be visible this week from a prescribed fire north of Whitefish.

Updated 1 year, 5 months ago
Whitefish School District election results

The preliminary results for the Whitefish school election that occurred on Tuesday, May 2, are tallied.

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
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.

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
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…

Updated 1 year, 7 months ago
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…

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
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.

Updated 1 year, 8 months ago
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.

Updated 1 year, 9 months ago
Rain creates ‘downright dangerous’ avalanche conditions

Heavy rain falling on fresh snow is causing very dangerous avalanche conditions in the Northwest Montana backcountry.

Updated 1 year, 10 months ago
Avalanche warning issued through Friday

Northwest Montana avalanche forecasters issued a special warning Thursday for elevated danger in the backcountry due to recent heavy snowfall.

Updated 1 year, 11 months ago
Zinke wins Montana's western district U.S. House seat

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Republican Ryan Zinke has prevailed over his Democratic challenger in the race for a newly-drawn Montana U.S. House district.