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Missoula Students Plan for Graduation

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MISSOULA- Almost 3,000 University of Montana students will take part in the 116 commencement ceremony. More>>

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USDA Conservation Reserve Program Sign-Up Begins

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BOZEMAN - Beginning Monday, farmers and ranchers can sign up for the U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation program to help our environment. More>>

MHP Urges People To Buckle Up

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The Montana Highway Patrol is joining a national campaign encouraging drivers to buckle up. More>>

Graduation Brings Millions To Missoula Economy

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With thousands of students walking the stage this year, Missoula was looking busy with guests on Friday. More>>

Tester Hosts Workshop On Tourism

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BOZEMAN-  On Friday, Senator Jon Tester hosted his 13th annual small business workshop in Bozeman. The focus was tourism in the state. More>>

Talks About New Location for Missoula College

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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>>

High School Memorial Garden Remembers Late Student

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KALISPELL - Columbia falls High School students and staff members recently planted a memorial garden for the late Taylor Peterson. More>>

FVCC to Graduate 45th Class

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KALISPELL -  Flathead Valley Community College will graduate its 45th class during the college's 2013 spring commencement ceremony. More>>

The Wave PlansWorkout Center Expansion

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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>>

Missoula Works To Prevent Vehicle, Pedestrian Accidents

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Wednesday night, the third pedestrian-versus-vehicle accident happened within the last two months. More>>

University Presidents' Compensation Below National Average

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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>>

$200K Bail Set for Drunk Driver Who Killed Woman

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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>>

Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground

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KALISPELL - Habitat for humanity broke ground Thursday to build a series of homes in Columbia falls after receiving a $ 360,000 federal grant. More>>

UM Considers Leaving South Campus as is

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University of Montana administrators will consider a new location for the Missoula College building off E. Broadway St. More>>

Kalispell Community Members Help Prevent Cyber Bullying

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KALISPELL - Community leaders parents and school educators around the Flathead Valley are joining forces to combat cyber bullying. More>>

Trumpeter Swans Released into Blackfoot Watershed

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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 Donates To Non-Profits For 20th Anniversary

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Mackenzie River Pizza Co. is celebrating two decades in Montana by giving $20,000 dollars to seven non-profits around the state. More>>

Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground for New Homes

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KALISPELL - Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley held a special groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate eight Habitat homes in Columbia Falls. More>>

Scammers Target Lincoln Co. Citizens

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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>>

Alleged Drunk Driver Hits, Kills Missoula Pedestrian

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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>>

Debate On Milk Freshness Continues

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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>>

Cyber Bullying Affects Valley Teens

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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 Man Educates About Sustainable Choices

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MISSOULA- A local man spoke to Missoula College students about sustainable living. More>>

Missoula Students Pose as Wax Figures

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MISSOULA-- Fifth graders at Chief Charlo elementary school posed as their favorite famous figures as part of a wax museum. More>>

Community Walk for Homeless Veterans

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KALISPELL - Community members walked to raise money for homeless veterans More>>

Trumaine Johnson Sentenced for Reckless Driving

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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>>

Vann's Liquidates Missoula, Hamilton Stores

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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>>

Man Drives SUV Into Insurance Building

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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>>

MSU Scientists Develop Autoimmune Disorder Treatment

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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>>

U.S. Attorney Settles on MPD's Handling of Sexual Assault

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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 Requires Invasive Species Inspection On Watercrafts

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YELLOWSTONE - For the first time, Yellowstone National Park is requiring watercrafts to pass an inspection before entering the waters of the park. More>>

UPDATE: Rumsey Gulch Fire

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According to the Dillon Interagency Dispatch Center, the Rumsey Gulch Fire near Philipsburg has destroyed five homes and three outbuildings. More>>

Ceremony Honors Fallen Law Enforcement Officers

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Local law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty were remembered on Tuesday. More>>

Dead End for Barry Beach

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After spending the last year and a half as a free man, convicted killer Barry Beach will be heading back to jail. More>>

Landowner Forfeits Permission To Kill Wolf

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GARDINER - The Gardiner area landowner who lost thirteen sheep to wolves last month is forfeiting his permit to kill a second wolf. More>>

Trial Set for Driver Who Ran Over MPD Officer

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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>>

Whitefish Theatre Co. Receives Hefty Grant

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KALISPELL - THe Whitefish Theatre Company recently received a $250,000 grant to upgrade their theatre. More>>

KPS Student Wins Writing Contest

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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>>

GNP Invites Public to Going-to-the-Sun Road Presentation

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KALISPELL - Glacier National Park Officials said the Going-to-the-Sun road is expected to open early June. More>>

Ravalli County Sheriff Warns Against Housing Scam

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HAMILTON-- Officials from the Ravalli County Sheriff's Department are warning locals about an online housing scam. More>>

Mock Car Crash Shows Dangers of Impaired, Distracted Driving

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Law enforcement and emergency service agencies responded to a mock vehicle crash demonstration Tuesday afternoon at Loyola Sacred Heart football field. More>>

Flood Warning For Flathead River

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KALISPELL -  A Flood warning for the Flathead River at Columbia Falls remains in effect due to recent high temperatures. More>>

Kalispell Woman Wins American Idol Contest

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KALISPELL -  A Kalispell woman will travel to L. A. to watch the American idol finale show after winning our Fox contest. More>>

Legacy MT Founder Retires

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The work done by the founder of Legacy Montana, a group made up of nonprofits around the community, is being celebrated. More>>

Missoula Marathon Registration Fills Up

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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 Mountain Resort to Add New Bike Trails

Whitefish Mountain Resort to Add New Bike Trails

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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>>

FWP Search for Bear Shooter

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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>>

USDA Expects Severe Fire Season

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Federal officials are predicting an above normal level of wildfire potential in Montana and other areas of the northwest. More>>

Wildfire Continues to Burn Near Philipsburg

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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>>

River City Roots Headliners Announced

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MISSOULA- The Missoula Downtown Association announced the headline musical guests for the 8th Annual River City Roots Festival. More>>

Burglaries reported in Turah

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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>>

CSKT, Missoula City Council Hold First Joint Meeting

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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>>

Alcohol In City Parks Back On Agenda

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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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Crimestoppers: Can you ID Me?

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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>>

Power Restored in Flathead County

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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>>

The Missoula Sheriff's Dept. Investigating Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins

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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>>

OPI Awards $5K to Missoula Schools

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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>>

MCPS Teachers Pilot Lego Robotics Programs

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MISSOULA- Fourth and fifth grade teachers from Missoula County public schools participated in Lego robotics training at the University of Montana. More>>

Norovirus Hits Flathead County

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KALISPELL -  Flathead City County Health Department reports an increase in the number of norovirus cases. More>>

No New Boating Rules On Echo Lake

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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>>

U.S. Post Office Holds 'Stamp Out Hunger' Drive

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KALISPELL - The U.S. Postal Service is holding its nation-wide annual Stamp out Hunger Food Drive this weekend. More>>

Rally Honors Chance Geery

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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>>

Small Fire Damages Missoula Flathead Brewery

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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>>

FVCC Host Scholars Conference

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KALISPELL -  Flathead Valley Community College held their annual scholars conference to showcase student research projects. More>>

South Entrance Opens In Yellowstone National Park

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WEST YELLOWSTONE - Vehicles lined up early Friday morning to enter the newly-opened south entrance at Yellowstone National Park. More>>

Spartan Race Comes to Kalispell

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KALISPELL - The Kalispell Conventions Bureau is prepping for its first Spartan Race set to take place this weekend. More>>

Boy Held on $500K Bond Moved to Mental Health Facility

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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>>

Crisis Intervention Team Helps Mentally Ill

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MISSOULA- Several Missoula agencies are banding together to provide mental health training for local law enforcement. More>>

Woman Pleads Guilty to Charges in Geery Case

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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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Missoula Co. Attorney Still Won't Comply with DOJ Requests

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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>>

Classes Help Bars Deal With Alcohol Misuse

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In 2011, the Montana Legislature passed the Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service Act, making alcohol server training mandatory in the Treasure State. More>>

Debate Brewing On Bars Over-Serving Patrons

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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>>

Western MT Seeing a Surge in New Restaurants

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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>>

New MT FWP Director Outlines Priorities

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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>>

Man Struck by Lightning In Ravalli County

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Ravalli County officials said a 20-year-old man was struck by lightning More>>

Hungry Horse Man Receives Probation After Stand-off

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KALISPELL - A Hungry horse man who sparked a lengthy stand-off with law enforcement back in October  received a three year deferment. More>>

South Entrance Opens In Yellowstone

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WEST YELLOWSTONE - The south entrance to Yellowstone National Park will open to visitors on Friday. More>>

Craigslist Scammers Target Local Renters

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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>>

DOJ Reveals Mishandling of Sex Assault Cases

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The Department of Justice's investigation revealed a pattern of mishandling reports of sexual assault at the University of Montana. More>>

Angie's List: Home Generator How To's

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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 Increase In MT

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Carbon dioxide emissions rose by more than 11% in Montana throughout the last decade. More>>

WineGuyMike Offers Wine Overview During UM Culinary Events

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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>>

At Least 5 Structures Lost in Rumsey Gulch Fire

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Fire officials say at least four are destroyed by the Rumsey Gulch Fire, burning near Philipsburg. More>>

"Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive" Set for Saturday in Butte

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Saturday is the national "Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive" and folks in Butte will be participating in the annual event. More>>

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