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The report concluded that despite firefighter's best efforts to protect the structure, an ember entered the building near a second story window and ignited the wooden portion.
The report concluded that despite firefighter's best efforts to protect the structure, an ember entered the building near a second story window and ignited the wooden portion.
At issue is a piece of land donated by BNSF Zinke’s Great Northern Veterans Peace Park Foundation to create a park for children to sled and skate in the winter.
At issue is a piece of land donated by BNSF Zinke’s Great Northern Veterans Peace Park Foundation to create a park for children to sled and skate in the winter.
KRMC is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice for matters of compensation to certain physicians.
KRMC is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice for matters of compensation to certain physicians.
The Flathead County Children's Advocacy Center is leading the way in the state.
The Flathead County Children's Advocacy Center is leading the way in the state.
The Whitefish Police Department is looking for the public's help in finding a suspect in a recent burglary.
The Whitefish Police Department is looking for the public's help in finding a suspect in a recent burglary.
The "Taste of Kalispell" will take place on Thursday -- rain or shine -- on the big lawn at the Museum at Central School in Kalispell.
The "Taste of Kalispell" will take place on Thursday -- rain or shine -- on the big lawn at the Museum at Central School in Kalispell.
A grant has allowed Kalispell to launch a Summer Food Truck this year to serve summer meals at six additional locations.
A grant has allowed Kalispell to launch a Summer Food Truck this year to serve summer meals at six additional locations.
Rian Erik Britt, 41, of Kalispell died in the one-vehicle crash that happened just before 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Rian Erik Britt, 41, of Kalispell died in the one-vehicle crash that happened just before 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks hosts the Jerry Howard "Fishing Without Barriers Day on Flathead Lake each year.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks hosts the Jerry Howard "Fishing Without Barriers Day on Flathead Lake each year.
Gov. Bullock highlighted a new innovative program Kalispell Regional Healthcare has implemented that's improving the lives of children and families.
Gov. Bullock highlighted a new innovative program Kalispell Regional Healthcare has implemented that's improving the lives of children and families.
A photographer who gained attention for taking one of the most iconic photos of the Sperry Chalet just weeks before it burned in a forest fire last August is releasing a book.
A photographer who gained attention for taking one of the most iconic photos of the Sperry Chalet just weeks before it burned in a forest fire last August is releasing a book.
We answer your medical questions during Morning Rounds Wednesday mornings on Montana This Morning.
We answer your medical questions during Morning Rounds Wednesday mornings on Montana This Morning.
A genetic test that's giving hope to thousands who are diagnosed in the early stages of breast cancer is available at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
A genetic test that's giving hope to thousands who are diagnosed in the early stages of breast cancer is available at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
The construction will be done in two phases, beginning this summer and continuing into 2019.
The construction will be done in two phases, beginning this summer and continuing into 2019.
Flathead National Forest is moving forward with a series of meetings as it works with Glacier National Park on a comprehensive river management plan for all three forks of the Flathead River.
Flathead National Forest is moving forward with a series of meetings as it works with Glacier National Park on a comprehensive river management plan for all three forks of the Flathead River.
Here's a list of some of the upcoming events taking place across Western Montana.
Here's a list of some of the upcoming events taking place across Western Montana.
The resort will open daily for summer activities starting on Saturday, June 16th.
The resort will open daily for summer activities starting on Saturday, June 16th.
Back in 2013, MTN spoke with one of the original Tag players, Father Sean Raftis who's now a pastor in Columbia Falls.
Back in 2013, MTN spoke with one of the original Tag players, Father Sean Raftis who's now a pastor in Columbia Falls.
There are some changes coming to the public transit system in the Flathead Valley.
There are some changes coming to the public transit system in the Flathead Valley.
Detective Karen Webster was recently awarded the Montana Officer of the Year Award from the Montana Association of Police Chiefs.
Detective Karen Webster was recently awarded the Montana Officer of the Year Award from the Montana Association of Police Chiefs.
The hunter told FWP game wardens that he mistakenly identified the animal as a black bear. The individual had a license to hunt black bears.
The hunter told FWP game wardens that he mistakenly identified the animal as a black bear. The individual had a license to hunt black bears.
It looks like you don't need an open Going to the Sun Road to set records these days in Glacier National Park.
It looks like you don't need an open Going to the Sun Road to set records these days in Glacier National Park.
An internet outage that impacted a good portion of the Flathead Valley over last two days has been restored.
An internet outage that impacted a good portion of the Flathead Valley over last two days has been restored.
Timothy Mark Snyder, 57, of Bigfork died when his vehicle hit a tree at the intersection of Montana Highway 35 and Highway 83.
Timothy Mark Snyder, 57, of Bigfork died when his vehicle hit a tree at the intersection of Montana Highway 35 and Highway 83.
Memory bricks are still available for $100 and can contain three lines of text with 20 characters per line.
Memory bricks are still available for $100 and can contain three lines of text with 20 characters per line.
The Montana Highway Patrol reports the fatal crash happened just before 9 p.m. on Friday along Montana Highway 35.
The Montana Highway Patrol reports the fatal crash happened just before 9 p.m. on Friday along Montana Highway 35.
Crews plowing the famed Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park met up at the Big Drift on Thursday.
Crews plowing the famed Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park met up at the Big Drift on Thursday.
Glacier National Park will be picking up $12,000 to help with the rebuilding of the historic Sperry Chalet.
Glacier National Park will be picking up $12,000 to help with the rebuilding of the historic Sperry Chalet.
A man who prosecutors say destroyed thousands of dollars in merchandise at a Kalispell business failed to show up for a court appearance Thursday.
A man who prosecutors say destroyed thousands of dollars in merchandise at a Kalispell business failed to show up for a court appearance Thursday.
Herberger's locations throughout Montana are in danger of closing after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Herberger's locations throughout Montana are in danger of closing after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
A Whitefish man died after he was trapped under a fifth wheel RV this weekend in Evergreen.
A Whitefish man died after he was trapped under a fifth wheel RV this weekend in Evergreen.
The candidate filing deadline passed on Monday and the race is now on for local and statewide races.
The candidate filing deadline passed on Monday and the race is now on for local and statewide races.
A Kalispell man is behind bars after a Monday night stabbing sent one person to the hospital.
A Kalispell man is behind bars after a Monday night stabbing sent one person to the hospital.
Beginning on March 1 open burning will be allowed in Flathead County and northern Lake County.
Beginning on March 1 open burning will be allowed in Flathead County and northern Lake County.
Tuyen Tran has been working on mastering the perfect bite of sushi at his restaurant in Kalispell.
Tuyen Tran has been working on mastering the perfect bite of sushi at his restaurant in Kalispell.
This edition of Salute to Service takes you inside the Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse.
This edition of Salute to Service takes you inside the Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse.
MTN News talked with Michael Edwards, an Olympic ski jumper who turned his unlikely childhood ski dreams into a reality.
MTN News talked with Michael Edwards, an Olympic ski jumper who turned his unlikely childhood ski dreams into a reality.
Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry has identified the skier as Dr. Jonathan Scott Torgerson, 62, from Columbia Falls.
Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry has identified the skier as Dr. Jonathan Scott Torgerson, 62, from Columbia Falls.
This Salute to Service report features Adrian who broke her silence in order to help other victims.
This Salute to Service report features Adrian who broke her silence in order to help other victims.
Cancer Support Community of Kalispell is making the road to recovery for cancer patients a little easier.
Cancer Support Community of Kalispell is making the road to recovery for cancer patients a little easier.
The city denied a request from the Chamber of Commerce to put a building on a 10-year lease and turn it into a visitor’s center.
The city denied a request from the Chamber of Commerce to put a building on a 10-year lease and turn it into a visitor’s center.
The road to recovery has been long and what the future holds is yet to be told for the management of grizzlies.
The road to recovery has been long and what the future holds is yet to be told for the management of grizzlies.
Whitefish has 50 registered short-term rental properties, but city officials believe the actual number is closer to 300.
Whitefish has 50 registered short-term rental properties, but city officials believe the actual number is closer to 300.
We went up to Whitefish Mountain Resort to find out all the work that goes into preparing the mountain and making it safe for visitors.
We went up to Whitefish Mountain Resort to find out all the work that goes into preparing the mountain and making it safe for visitors.
With the airport expected to start offering direct season flights to and from Los Angles in June, can it keep pace?
With the airport expected to start offering direct season flights to and from Los Angles in June, can it keep pace?
A new lobbying report shows that Whitefish Energy shelled out a six-figure payment for lobbying Congress after the firm came under fire for a contract to restore power in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.
A new lobbying report shows that Whitefish Energy shelled out a six-figure payment for lobbying Congress after the firm came under fire for a contract to restore power in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.
Construction is set to break ground this spring on the Kalispell campus and be completed by the fall of 2020.
Construction is set to break ground this spring on the Kalispell campus and be completed by the fall of 2020.
Flathead County is leading the state with the most confirmed flu cases.
Flathead County is leading the state with the most confirmed flu cases.
A man who is already charged with allegedly stealing an ATM in Flathead County faces the same charge in Lewis and Clark County.
A man who is already charged with allegedly stealing an ATM in Flathead County faces the same charge in Lewis and Clark County.
Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry has told MTN News that he will not run for re-election in 2018.
Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry has told MTN News that he will not run for re-election in 2018.
Flathead County authorities arrested Kevin Ray Mitchell, 30, of Libby in Lakeside without incident Monday night.
Flathead County authorities arrested Kevin Ray Mitchell, 30, of Libby in Lakeside without incident Monday night.
Resorts across America are using this month to remind skiers and snowboarders about the ski code they agree to every time they hit the slopes.
Resorts across America are using this month to remind skiers and snowboarders about the ski code they agree to every time they hit the slopes.
An 82-year-old Whitefish woman was killed in the Thursday afternoon accident.
An 82-year-old Whitefish woman was killed in the Thursday afternoon accident.
The boundaries are being redrawn because of the new Jeannette Rankin Elementary school opening in the fall of 2018.
The boundaries are being redrawn because of the new Jeannette Rankin Elementary school opening in the fall of 2018.
Scientists believe they might have found a useful tool in efforts to help detect and stop the spread of invasive mussels in Montana.
Scientists believe they might have found a useful tool in efforts to help detect and stop the spread of invasive mussels in Montana.
Lt. Robert Kennedy’s lifelong kidney disease recently accelerated. He found out last spring they’re failing quickly and he needs a transplant.
Lt. Robert Kennedy’s lifelong kidney disease recently accelerated. He found out last spring they’re failing quickly and he needs a transplant.
We honor the job that Chief of Police Roger Nasset has done in his 10 years in the position in this edition of Salute to Service.
We honor the job that Chief of Police Roger Nasset has done in his 10 years in the position in this edition of Salute to Service.
Officers recently took 12 lucky kids shopping at Target in Kalispell for their annual Shop with a Cop program.
Officers recently took 12 lucky kids shopping at Target in Kalispell for their annual Shop with a Cop program.
Sykes Diner in Kalispell dished out more than 1,000 warm Thanksgiving meals to the community this year, continuing a 40 year tradition.
Sykes Diner in Kalispell dished out more than 1,000 warm Thanksgiving meals to the community this year, continuing a 40 year tradition.
It takes honor, sacrifice, commitment and action to be a soldier and on Veterans Day we say thanks.
It takes honor, sacrifice, commitment and action to be a soldier and on Veterans Day we say thanks.
The presentation gave residents a chance to hear how the city formed the plan and voice any concerns, grievances or agreements about the plan.
The presentation gave residents a chance to hear how the city formed the plan and voice any concerns, grievances or agreements about the plan.
It's just a couple of week's into the general hunting season and Two Bear Air has already reported over 10 hoist missions.
It's just a couple of week's into the general hunting season and Two Bear Air has already reported over 10 hoist missions.
The city of Kalispell has been working on developing a plan for downtown for the past three years.
The city of Kalispell has been working on developing a plan for downtown for the past three years.
Several separate law enforcement agencies recently worked with the FBI, the NSA, and other international agencies to bring safety to the Flathead Valley.
Several separate law enforcement agencies recently worked with the FBI, the NSA, and other international agencies to bring safety to the Flathead Valley.
Firefighter and EMT Shawna Floyd with the Marion Rural Fire Department suddenly lost her husband James to cancer.
Firefighter and EMT Shawna Floyd with the Marion Rural Fire Department suddenly lost her husband James to cancer.
Reporter Jack Ginsburg introduces us to the Perry family where they keep up with three kids -- as well as calls for service.
Reporter Jack Ginsburg introduces us to the Perry family where they keep up with three kids -- as well as calls for service.
This year’s Montana Dragon Boat Festival in Northwest Montana has been canceled due to very unhealthy air conditions.
This year’s Montana Dragon Boat Festival in Northwest Montana has been canceled due to very unhealthy air conditions.
Officer Jason Parce with the Kalispell Police Department and his dog Cairo are the Flathead Valley's first K9 unit
Officer Jason Parce with the Kalispell Police Department and his dog Cairo are the Flathead Valley's first K9 unit
Travis Tennison has been working at Flathead Electric for over 10 years now and has seen quite a lot while on the job.
Travis Tennison has been working at Flathead Electric for over 10 years now and has seen quite a lot while on the job.
Thousands of animals come into contact with each other at the Northwest Montana Fair and Dr. Scott Smiley was busy checking them.
Thousands of animals come into contact with each other at the Northwest Montana Fair and Dr. Scott Smiley was busy checking them.
