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Health officials monitoring measles exposure in Flathead County

Health officials have identified three locations that a person with measles visited in Flathead County.

'It just got real': Montana nonprofit commemorates 25 years since 9/11 and the troops who followed

Big Sky Bravery's "Now More Than Ever" campaign honors 9/11's 25th anniversary and supports active-duty Special Operations Forces.

Recent changes reshape Missoula's restaurant landscape

From Applebee's and Famous Dave's closing to new spots like Biscuit Hound Cafe opening, Missoula's food and beverage scene evolves.

City of Missoula rolls out its updated Reserve to Scott Master Plan during third and final open house

The City of Missoula is continuing its never-ending work of planning for the city’s future growth. It’s looking at its North Reserve to Scott St…

Community Spotlight: Fáilte Montana Irish Festival

It's time for an Irish celebration! The Friends of Irish Studies in the West is hosting the Fáilte Montana Irish Festival at Caras Park in Downt…

Evacuation warnings issued for Nature Grove Fire in Hamilton

Evacuation warnings issued for residents on the east end of Skalkaho Highway due to the Nature Grove Fire that was discovered Sunday afternoon.

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car near Anaconda; other walkers urge caution

A pedestrian was killed on Montana Highway 1 near Anaconda after being struck by a Ford Mustang just before 5 a.m.

Great Fish Community Challenge returns with 89 Flathead Valley nonprofits

89 local nonprofits are participating in the 12th annual Great Fish Community Challenge, hosted by the Whitefish Community Foundation

Are big retailers going to share their billions of dollars in tariff refunds?

Along with its quarterly earnings, Walmart has reported a whopping $2.9 billion in tariff refunds. It's one of the companies that says it'll now…

New University of Montana thrift store opening for student move-in

The Office of Sustainability is starting a thrift store, giving common dorm items new life as incoming students move in.

Recent donations to Polson Police Foundation help sustain mission to support local officers

Unity Bank's $5,500 donation helps the Polson Police Foundation fund equipment, mental health services, and community outreach beyond annual bud…

Providence St. Patrick Hospital workers vote overwhelmingly to unionize

On Wednesday, workers at Providence St. Patrick Hospital voted overwhelmingly to unionize, 446 - 102.

Montana educators gather in Butte for the annual Jeremy Bullock Safe Schools Summit

Montana educators gathered in Butte for the Jeremy Bullock Safe Schools Summit, focusing on prevention.

Trump pushes back on reports of munitions shortages, denies any frustration with Hegseth

President Trump is pushing back on reports of possible munitions shortages as the war in Iran goes on. Trump has suggested that statements about…

"Montana" statue comes down from State Capitol dome

People in Helena may have noticed a big change Thursday morning at the Montana State Capitol. Crews were working before sunrise to bring down th…

Trump rejects his own DOJ’s finding blaming Reflecting Pool issues on shoddy renovation

The Justice Department is admitting that $14 million renovation on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, was flawed, and is dr…

Lincoln County landfill faces capacity issues due to influx of storm debris

The Lincoln County landfill is facing capacity and operational challenges because of the influx of debris from recent storms.

President approves emergency aid for Lincoln Co. flood and windstorm recovery efforts

Lincoln County receives federal emergency declaration after devastating floods and windstorms caused devastation and power outages.