Whitefish Pilot

March 4, 2024 2:20 p.m.

Rexford man killed in U.S. 93 wreck near Trego

A 56-year-old Rexford man died following a traffic accident on U.S. 93 in Lincoln County near Trego on Monday morning.

August 2, 2023 1 a.m.

Authorities investigate fatal shooting at Rexford Bench boat launch

Two men are dead after a shooting Wednesday afternoon at the Rexford Bench boat launch on Lake Koocanusa in Lincoln County.

July 26, 2023 1 a.m.

Missing man found dead in Koocanusa Reservoir

A Lincoln County man was found dead in Lake Koocanusa Wednesday, July 19, in the evening.

July 19, 2023 1 a.m.

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.

July 12, 2023 9 a.m.

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.

July 11, 2023 1 p.m.

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.

March 22, 2023 1 a.m.

Trooper injured near Eureka continues recovery in Colorado

The recovery of Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson continues in Colorado.

February 22, 2023 1 a.m.

Man accused of injuring trooper in vehicle chase makes first court appearance

A Lincoln County man accused of running over a Montana Highway Patrol trooper during a law enforcement pursuit Thursday made his initial court appearance Friday.

February 22, 2023 1 a.m.

GoFundMe fundraiser set up for injured Highway Patrol trooper

The Montana Highway Patrol trooper who was grievously injured during an incident involving a four-time convicted felon in northern Lincoln County last week has been identified and a fundraiser has been launched to support him and his family.

February 17, 2023 10 a.m.

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 northern Lincoln County.

October 18, 2021 9 a.m.

Longtime hunter education teacher remembered fondly

September 11, 2021 11 a.m.

Firefighters battle two fires

September 2, 2021 9 a.m.

Three Whitefish men involved in lawsuits

Three Whitefish residents are embroiled in lawsuits involving each other that include claims of trying to derail a criminal investigation, an alleged sexual scheme and participating in racketeering activity.

September 2, 2021 9 a.m.

Former police chief says he plans to fight allegations of corruption

The Whitefish interim chief of police and the department's former longtime chief are the subjects of an investigation by state officials after alleged acts of corruption involving another Whitefish man who is facing separate federal fraud charges.