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BILLINGS - If you suspect your child may need braces, prepare for spending thousands of dollars. In today's Angie's List report, how you can plan for the cost of braces. More>>
Three pedestrian versus vehicle accidents have happened in Missoula over the last two months. One of the only surviving victims is speaking out. More>>
A woman is taken to the hospital after being attacked by a moose in the Blue Mountain area. More>>
A grizzly bear hit and killed on a Montana highway last spring, will now be used to educate the public. More>>
In the wake of three pedestrian versus vehicle accidents, two of which were fatal, the city of Missoula is taking steps to prevent accidents from happening in town. More>>
KALISPELL - In the summer time the Flathead Valley comes alive's with visitors who come by car plane and even train. As one of Montana's only Amtrak Stations the Whitefish train depot hosts crowds of travelers in and out of peak tourism season. More>>
The Whitefish Police Department arrested one person last night and is currently seeking his accomplice after a series of burglaries, thefts and vandalisms in the Whitefish area. More>>
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislations Wednesday that would bypass the president, and force the approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline. More>>
MISSOULA- Traffic is now moving after a crash in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 90, near the Wye, caused about an hour delay. More>>
MISSOULA- An Iraq war veteran from Missoula will make his television debut on next Monday's premier of the Bachelorette.
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KALISPELL - Hikers and bikers can enjoy unrestricted access to the Going-to-the-Sun Road at Glacier National Park this Memorial Day weekend More>>
A Jehovah's Witnesses convention is expected to bring 5,500 people to Missoula this weekend, giving the community a $2 million boost in tourism dollars. More>>
The City of Missoula's woolliest employees will return to public "open space" lands to help wipe out noxious weeds on Saturday morning. More>>
NorthWestern Energy says it estimates a total of 2,000 customers are without power as of Thursday morning. More>>
KALISPELL - A Kalispell man says he is taking his case to trial after pleading not guilty in Flathead District Court. More>>
Athletics departments at UM and MSU are holding clothing and necessities drives to help people whose homes were destroyed by the devastating tornado that swept through Moore, Okla. Monday. Officials from More>>
The Missoula chapter of an international nonprofit that works to end prejudice and injustice in communities celebrates its 15th anniversary Thursday night. More>>
A former Missoula Police patrolman has come forward to report he was sexually harassed by a female superior officer who already faces similar accusations. More>>
A woman accused of punching another woman in the face dozens of times before stealing her wallet and phone gets a $20,000 bond Wednesday in Missoula County Justice Court. More>>
MISSOULA- The Missoula Vet Center is hosting a Stand Down and job fair Thursday for Montana's veterans. More>>
The horse racing track at the Missoula County Fairgrounds will soon be no more. More>>
KALISPELL - The City of Whitefish is now moving forward on a project to design a new City Hall after hearing overwhelming support from the public. More>>
KALISPELL - The parents of a Marion man who was murdered in Singapore last year withdrew from their inquest Wednesday. More>>
KALISPELL - United Way hosted a special candlelight ceremony to honor CASA volunteers who advocate for children. More>>
KALISPELL - Members of the Kalispell City Council approved a proposal on Monday night to allow organizers of special public events to serve alcohol, but only at a few select city properties. More>>
Missoula Co. Sheriff's detectives are searching for a stolen Polaris ATV.Sheriff's detectives said the ATV was stolen out of an unlocked garage on Big Flat Road between 5 p.m. on May 20 and 6 a.m. on May More>>
Senator Max Baucus called both the acting IRS commissioner and former IRS commissioner before his Senate Finance Committee Tuesday to talk about the recent targeting of certain tax-exempt groups. More>>
Kalispell - West Valley teachers and students spent the day planting a native garden to help support Flathead National Service More Kids in the Woods project. More>>
KALISPELL - The Share Your Voice Foundation is giving scholarships to Flathead Valley teens who want to attend a summer music camp. More>>
A Stevensville woman is offering a $1,000 reward for anyone with information about the strangling and killing of her horse. More>>
The man accused of stabbing a Dixon man to death and attempting to kill that man's wife will have a 4-5 day trial on July 15.On Tuesday in Sanders County District Court, prosecutors agreed to review Nathan More>>
Two high-profile, retail businesses could be coming to Missoula this year as part of a $24.5 million redevelopment project on Brooks St. More>>
University of Montana and St. Patrick Hospital are teaming up to use a new funding award to improve health care for patients in rural areas. More>>
KALISPELL - Montana, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Wardens are investigating the death of a grizzly bear. More>>
KALISPELL - The Kalispell Public School District recently received $1-million dollars in state funding to help maintain school operations. More>>
COLUMBIA FALLS - A 38-year-old Columbia Falls native was killed in a fall while rock climbing in Yosemite National Park.Park officials say Mason Robison was days into an attempted summit of El Capitan More>>
BOZEMAN - The Montana Department of Commerce reports Gallatin County's population is expected to hit 100,000 people in 2017, a 7.3% increase. More>>
A former University of Montana basketball player and current Missoula Phoenix football player faces an aggravated DUI charge and four other misdemeanors after an incident on Saturday. More>>
KALISPELL - The Kalispell City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the city's floodplains. More>>
KALISPELL - Vann's Electronics and Appliance store plans to close its facility in Evergreen next month. More>>
After serving the county for 18 years, the senior judge at Missoula Justice Court is retiring. More>>
Seven months after an inmate was found dead in a high-security area of Montana State Prison, another inmate is now facing charges. More>>
POLSON - An Amber Alert was issued for 2-year-old Lillianah Bigcrane after she was forcibly taken from her home in Polson on Saturday night. More>>
Missoula police are investigating a sexual abuse case at a University of Montana daycare and preschool center. More>>
The Butte-Silver Bow County Coroner's office says 55-year-old Robert E. Lee was found dead on Butte's East Ridge Thursday evening. More>>
KALISPELL - Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wardens are investigating the death of a Grizzly bear. More>>
MISSOULA - After nearly two years, the route for a back country trail, connecting the city of Missoula and the town of Seeley Lake, is almost finalized. More>>
NorthWestern Energy announced Monday it is planning a power outage in all of Philipsburg and the Georgetown Lake area. More>>
MISSOULA - One lane of Russell Street will be closed Monday night as crews work to remove a tree. More>>
MISSOULA- Almost 3,000 University of Montana students will take part in the 116 commencement ceremony. More>>
BOZEMAN - Beginning Monday, farmers and ranchers can sign up for the U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation program to help our environment. More>>
The Montana Highway Patrol is joining a national campaign encouraging drivers to buckle up. More>>
With thousands of students walking the stage this year, Missoula was looking busy with guests on Friday. More>>
BOZEMAN- On Friday, Senator Jon Tester hosted his 13th annual small business workshop in Bozeman. The focus was tourism in the state. More>>
MISSOULA- University of Montana administrators are considering a new location for the Missoula College building, a move that thrilled those in support of saving the UM golf course. More>>
KALISPELL - Columbia falls High School students and staff members recently planted a memorial garden for the late Taylor Peterson. More>>
KALISPELL - Flathead Valley Community College will graduate its 45th class during the college's 2013 spring commencement ceremony. More>>
KALISPELL - The Wave Fitness Center in Whitefish is planning a $ 1.5 million dollar expansion for its facility to meet the demand of a growing customer base. More>>
Wednesday night, the third pedestrian-versus-vehicle accident happened within the last two months. More>>
BOZEMAN - A new report shows the compensation for University Presidents in our state remains similar to other schools in the region, but is well below the national average. More>>
Bail is set at $200,000 for a Missoula man accused of driving over two women with his truck -- and killing one -- while under the influence of alcohol.Court documents show Tom Vineyard, 38, struck Roberta More>>
KALISPELL - Habitat for humanity broke ground Thursday to build a series of homes in Columbia falls after receiving a $ 360,000 federal grant. More>>
University of Montana administrators will consider a new location for the Missoula College building off E. Broadway St. More>>
KALISPELL - Community leaders parents and school educators around the Flathead Valley are joining forces to combat cyber bullying. More>>
Seven young, trumpeter swans were released into the Blackfoot Valley Thursday, as part of a collaborative effort to reintroduce the species, and help the swans thrive in Montana. More>>
Mackenzie River Pizza Co. is celebrating two decades in Montana by giving $20,000 dollars to seven non-profits around the state. More>>
KALISPELL - Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley held a special groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate eight Habitat homes in Columbia Falls. More>>
LIBBY - The Lincoln County Sheriff's Department is investigating numerous scam complaints. Sheriff Roby Bowe said scammers are contacting senior citizens by telephone, using the ploy that their grandchild More>>
MISSOULA - One woman died after being hit by an alleged drunk driver. Missoula Police Sergeant Travis Welsh said around 1:30 Thursday morning, officers responded to the report of a vehicle crash in the More>>
A California-based food distributor is continuing its challenge of a rule that says milk sold in Montana must be stamped with a "sell-by" date of 12 days after it is pasteurized. More>>
KALISPELL - Authorities are trying to get a handle on a new kind of bullying that's sweeping through Flathead Valley High Schools cyber bullying.
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MISSOULA- A local man spoke to Missoula College students about sustainable living. More>>
MISSOULA-- Fifth graders at Chief Charlo elementary school posed as their favorite famous figures as part of a wax museum. More>>
KALISPELL - Community members walked to raise money for homeless veterans More>>
Former University of Montana football player and now NFL player Trumaine Johnson was sentenced today for reckless driving and unlawful breath test refusal charges.Johnson pleaded guilty to both charges, More>>
A liquidation sale is under way at the Vann's store in Missoula as the new owners of the company prepare to close its doors, and move the headquarters to Bozeman. More>>
Missoula Police said they're investigating a case where a man rammed his small SUV into an insurance building as a deliberate, criminal act.Detective Scott Pastian said the Missoula man drove his vehicle More>>
BOZEMAN - Scientists from Montana State University say they are making strides in research that could possibly treat autoimmune diseases such as type one diabetes or multiple-sclerosis. More>>
The U.S. Attorney's office will hold a conference call with Missoula City officials Wednesday, about their comprehensive settlement agreement to reform the Missoula Police Department's response to sexual More>>
YELLOWSTONE - For the first time, Yellowstone National Park is requiring watercrafts to pass an inspection before entering the waters of the park. More>>
According to the Dillon Interagency Dispatch Center, the Rumsey Gulch Fire near Philipsburg has destroyed five homes and three outbuildings. More>>
Local law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty were remembered on Tuesday. More>>
After spending the last year and a half as a free man, convicted killer Barry Beach will be heading back to jail. More>>
GARDINER - The Gardiner area landowner who lost thirteen sheep to wolves last month is forfeiting his permit to kill a second wolf. More>>
In Missoula District Court on Tuesday, prosecutors confirmed a jury trial is scheduled for early June for the woman who backed a car over a Missoula Police officer in January.Dawnette Eaton, 47, ran over More>>
KALISPELL - THe Whitefish Theatre Company recently received a $250,000 grant to upgrade their theatre. More>>
KALISPELL - The Kalispell Education Foundation is helping a Flathead Valley student who won a national writing contest pay for her travels to New York City to receive the prestigious award. More>>
KALISPELL - Glacier National Park Officials said the Going-to-the-Sun road is expected to open early June. More>>
HAMILTON-- Officials from the Ravalli County Sheriff's Department are warning locals about an online housing scam. More>>
Law enforcement and emergency service agencies responded to a mock vehicle crash demonstration Tuesday afternoon at Loyola Sacred Heart football field. More>>
KALISPELL - A Flood warning for the Flathead River at Columbia Falls remains in effect due to recent high temperatures. More>>
KALISPELL - A Kalispell woman will travel to L. A. to watch the American idol finale show after winning our Fox contest. More>>
The work done by the founder of Legacy Montana, a group made up of nonprofits around the community, is being celebrated. More>>
Missoula Marathon organizers put a cap on the number of race entrants for the first time this year, and the registration for the full marathon is already maxed out. More>>
WHITEFISH - Whitefish Mountain Resort is adding more awesomeness to its terrain, according to staffers. This summer, the resort is adding five miles of trail for mountain bikers. That more than doubles the downhill experience. More>>
KALISPELL - Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials are looking for information about a grizzly bear that was found shot along the Swan River near Montana Highway 83 in Bigfork. More>>
Federal officials are predicting an above normal level of wildfire potential in Montana and other areas of the northwest. More>>
BUTTE - Several structures are lost and homeowners remain evacuated as a wildfire continues to burn four miles southeast of Philipsburg.The Granite County Sheriff's Department tells ABC FOX Montana that More>>
MISSOULA- The Missoula Downtown Association announced the headline musical guests for the 8th Annual River City Roots Festival. More>>
TURAH -Three additional burglaries have been reported near Highway 10 East in the Turah neighborhood. After initial reports were taken from victims of attempted home break-ins on Mother's Day evening, More>>
More than a century after the founding of Missoula, Missoula City Council and the Tribal Council of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes formally meet for the first time Monday night. More>>
KALISPELL - The Kalispell City Council will re-visit the issue of serving alcohol in city parks during summer events during Tuesday's work session.
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MISSOULA - Crime Stoppers is seeking your help in identifying three individuals suspected of felony credit card fraud that took place in Missoula on May 2, 2013. The suspects spent approximately $20,000 More>>
KALISPELL - Power is fully restored to more than 13,000-residents in Flathead County after lightening struck a Bonnevile power line early Thursday morning. More>>
MISSOULA - The Missoula County Sheriff's Department is investigating multiple vehicle break-ins thatoccurred in the Short Street and Juneau Drive neighborhoods over the weekend. Unknown suspects entered More>>
The Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) has awarded $5,000 to the Graduation Matters Missoula program, which helps reduce the high school dropout rate. More>>
MISSOULA- Fourth and fifth grade teachers from Missoula County public schools participated in Lego robotics training at the University of Montana. More>>
KALISPELL - Flathead City County Health Department reports an increase in the number of norovirus cases. More>>
KALISPELL - Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Officials said they do not plan to propose any new boating rules on Echo Lake after the FWP Commission voted not to issue boating regulations on the lake. More>>
KALISPELL - The U.S. Postal Service is holding its nation-wide annual Stamp out Hunger Food Drive this weekend. More>>
Friends and family of18-year-old, Hellgate High School senior, Chance Geery held a rally on Friday, after the driver sentenced for hitting and killing him, did not face felony charges. More>>
A discarded cigarette caused a small fire to start in the basement of Flathead Lake Brewery Friday morning in Missoula.Missoula City Fire Department responded to the fire a little after 10 a.m. and quickly More>>
KALISPELL - Flathead Valley Community College held their annual scholars conference to showcase student research projects. More>>
WEST YELLOWSTONE - Vehicles lined up early Friday morning to enter the newly-opened south entrance at Yellowstone National Park. More>>
KALISPELL - The Kalispell Conventions Bureau is prepping for its first Spartan Race set to take place this weekend. More>>
A 10-year-old St. Ignatius boy -- who was being held on $500,000 bail in Lake County -- is now receiving treatment at a mental health facility in Butte. More>>
MISSOULA- Several Missoula agencies are banding together to provide mental health training for local law enforcement. More>>
The woman who struck and killed a Missoula teen with her car last month tearfully addressed the courtroom , apologizing for her actions after she pleaded guilty to all charges.
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The Missoula County Attorney says the Department of Justice has no right to investigate the way his office handles sexual assault cases. More>>
In 2011, the Montana Legislature passed the Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service Act, making alcohol server training mandatory in the Treasure State. More>>
There is a debate brewing in Montana. Should bars and their employees be held responsible to damage their patrons cause, if they leave the bar and get into a car? More>>
MISSOULA - As of late, new restaurants, breweries and distilleries are popping up in Western Montana, especially in downtown Missoula and Bozeman. The Director the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, Patrick Barkey, tells ABC FOX Montana what this says about the economy. More>>
HELENA - From lead news stories to conversations at the coffee shop,fish and wildlife issues are front burner topics in Montana. In this week's Outdoor Report, we meet the person, who was selected to lead Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks into the future. More>>
Ravalli County officials said a 20-year-old man was struck by lightning More>>
KALISPELL - A Hungry horse man who sparked a lengthy stand-off with law enforcement back in October received a three year deferment. More>>
WEST YELLOWSTONE - The south entrance to Yellowstone National Park will open to visitors on Friday. More>>
BOZEMAN - The Internet is a popular resource for people to look for rental properties, but it can also be a tool for scammers to lure people in to false rentals. More>>
The Department of Justice's investigation revealed a pattern of mishandling reports of sexual assault at the University of Montana. More>>
BILLINGS - You never know when the power might to out, especially during severe weather. In today's Angie's List report, what you need to know about home generators. More>>
Carbon dioxide emissions rose by more than 11% in Montana throughout the last decade. More>>
MISSOULA - Wine Guy Mike Tornatore will deliver an overview of wine and food pairing basics during two upcoming events, in conjunction with students in the Culinary Arts Program at Missoula College. The More>>
ABC NEWS - First responders are in a race against time in the search for any survivors of a devastating tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla., while the medical examiner's office has revised the More>>
Fire officials say at least four are destroyed by the Rumsey Gulch Fire, burning near Philipsburg. More>>
Saturday is the national "Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive" and folks in Butte will be participating in the annual event. More>>
