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• Lake Co. Sheriffs Dept. investigation hearing held in Helena Play Video

  April 18, 2012 11:06 PM

  HELENA- Alleged cover-ups by Lake County law enforcement will be the focus of an important meeting in Helena on Friday, but, the Montana Department of Justice and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Park officials won't be attending. The Law and Justice Interim Committee will discuss how the Lake County Sheriff's... more »

• 2nd case of Hantavirus confirmed in Cascade County

  April 18, 2012 4:53 PM

  The Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services has confirmed the second case of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in Cascade County resident for 2012. This is the fourth confirmed case in Montana so far this year, and one of 35 HPS cases reported in Montana since 1993; Montana... more »

• Interim Flathead Co. commissioner appointed Play Video

  April 16, 2012 10:18 PM

  KALISPELL- The Flathead County Commission has approved an interim county commissioner. Cal Scott was one of three men nominated to serve as the District 1 Commissioner after the sudden death of Jim Dupont. Commissioners Pam Holmquist and Dale Lauman voted Scott in on Monday and he'll be sworn in... more »

• Recent Flathead grass fires raise questions about fire season Play Video

  April 10, 2012 7:11 PM

  KALISPELL- Open burning season has been keeping Flathead County fire departments busy over the past few weeks. Grass across much of the valley is still dead from snow cover, but Flathead County Fire Service Area Manager Lincoln Chute says that when you add sun and wind a burn can... more »

• More charges possible for man in alleged Whitefish home invasion Play Video

  April 10, 2012 5:10 PM

  KALISPELL- The Flathead County Attorney's Office is waiting for the federal government to prosecute Kevin Gaethle for his alleged role in an armed home invasion and robbery near Whitefish. The Flathead County Deputy Attorney filed a motion on Monday to put a "hold" on the state case, so a... more »

• Missoula leaders take next step in planning office splitting Play Video

  March 21, 2012 7:00 PM

  MISSOULA- There are still a lot of details to be ironed out, but leaders for the City of Missoula and Missoula County say they're ready to proceed with the idea of splitting the Office of Planning and Grants (OPG) next year. The concept of separating the joint county-city OPG... more »

• Flathead in shock after Jim Dupont's death Play Video

  March 19, 2012 7:30 PM

  KALISPELL- The Flathead Valley was in a state of shock Monday after learning of the death of one of its most recognized leaders. Flathead County Commissioner Jim Dupont, just 65 years old, died suddenly at his home early Monday morning. Flathead County Commissioner Pam Holmquist said the news was... more »

• Missoula Co. Elections unveils revamped website

  March 13, 2012 5:54 PM

  MISSOULA- Missoula County elections staff have made major improvements to the elections website to provide more user-friendly features and make information more accessible. Changes to the website include: a document center ; new voter information ; improved information on accessible voting ; content reorganization; and visual aids. Missoula... more »

• Ravalli Co. approves predator policy after months of work Play Video

  March 5, 2012 6:31 PM

  HAMILTON- Ravalli County commissioners will ask state wildlife biologists to do a better job of taking Bitterroot residents' concerns into account as they manage the growing population of wolves and other predators. Ravalli County commissioners have wrestled with one of the biggest issues in the Bitterroot for the better... more »

• Center backers make pitch to Western MT Fair Board Play Video

  January 23, 2012 5:34 PM

  MISSOULA- The Missoula County Fair board has been told that a "multi-events" center would not only serve the community, but could boost the economy by millions of dollars. This time of the year the fair is more about snow than snowcones, but the fair advisory board is hard at work... more »

• Western Montana Fair future on agenda

  June 23, 2010 10:37 AM

  MISSOULA - The future look of the Missoula fairgrounds is taking a big step ahead on Wednesday. Fair and county leaders have been actively wrestling with the best way to reconfigure the land and on Wednesday they will meet with the consultants about ideas. The heart of the... more »

• County conference underway in Great Falls

  February 22, 2010 9:30 AM

  GREAT FALLS - Great Falls will be buzzing this week with visitors from all over the state as the Montana Association of Counties (MACo), holds their mid-winter conference in Great Falls. There will be about 250 people on hand, including county clerk and recorders along with county treasurers. The... more »