Take extra care driving twisty roads around lakes, mountains

In wide-open Montana, long drives on the highway are a way of life and, often, a source of danger. The state is ranked fifth for the number of fatal accidents per resident, with 90% of those fatalities happening on road...

Western A Divisional Track meet

Representative Brad Barker House District 55 (Carbon County)

Legislative Notes

Over the past 40 years, Montana’s property tax burden quietly shifted from natural resource extraction and industries to homeowners. From 2003 to 2023 alone, residential property as a percentage of the total taxab...

Lawrence pleads not guilty to homicide

POLSON — James Phillip Lawrence of Polson pleaded not guilty to felony charges of deliberate homicide and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence in the death of Edwin “Ed” Loder of Ronan. Lawrence was arraigned in Lake County District Court on Wednesday, Sept. 18. ...

14C District Tournament

Annie Garbagnati remains productive while social distancing.

Wild photo for April 22, 2020

Bird watching: Come rain, sun or snow, birds are getting ready for their busy season.

Wild photos for April 15, 2020

Wild photos for March 18, 2020

Buena Vista Orchard owner Bruce Johnson stands on his five-acres of cherry trees. Johnson is one of many orchards that relies on migrant workers from Washington to harvest cherries in July.

Cherry growers narrowly dodge labor shortage as Trump policies worry workers

LAKE COUNTY — In early July, a transformation takes place on the eastern shorelines of Flathead Lake. As the Mission Mountains loom in the background, endless groves of trees begin to display little red frui...

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Sheriff’s office launches new boat

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Sergeant Glenn Miller drives the new Lake County Sheriff’s Office boat on Flathead Lake during training.

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Steering the new boat, Deputy Nate Lundeen checks out an approaching jet ski to make sure both driver and passenger are wearing life vests.

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The Forward Looking Infrared System uses thermal imaging so deputies can use it at night. Even in the daytime, warm items, such as people, show up on the screen.