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• FWP warns of invasive species Play Video

  May 20, 2012 7:54 PM

  MISSOULA- Boaters are anxiously preparing to get out on the water, but invasive aquatic species are anxious to hitch a ride on watercraft. That's the warning from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials who said invasive species are a very real threat to water bodies in the Treasure State.... more »

• Vessel inspections kick off National Boating Safety Week

  May 20, 2012 7:47 PM

  MISSOULA- National Boating Safety Week kicked off Saturday and some boaters took advantage of free safety inspections. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members said the safety week is a great way to promote safe boating as anxious Montanans prepare for summer recreating. The Auxiliary checked watercraft for various safety... more »

• 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 »

• Crews still working fire near Holter Lake

  March 16, 2012 5:46 PM

  Wolf Creek and Craig fire service crews responded around 7 p.m. on Thursday to a fire in the Holter Lake area and Log Gulch area. This is in the same area where crews had a fire last October where access is limited to only by boat or by air.... more »

• Lodge at Whitefish Lake receive top award

  January 23, 2012 5:04 PM

  WHITEFISH- The Lodge at Whitefish Lake is one of only two Montana facilities to receive AAA's highest designation for hotels and restaurants. The travel authority announced the Lodge at Whitefish Lake in Whitefish earned the Four Diamond award. AAA Spokesperson Tara Hanley says four and five diamond-rated hotels... more »

• 110 years for accused murder, emotions fly

  April 6, 2011 5:50 PM

  KALISPELL- It was an emotional and vocal day in a Flathead courtroom, as family members of murder victim Wesley Collins spoke at the sentencing of the accused. Robert Allen Lake, was sentenced to 110 years in prison Wednesday morning. Robert Lake entered the courtroom today to learn his fate... more »

• Polson's Main Street back in business

  November 8, 2010 8:13 AM

  POLSON - City workers removed the barricades and reopened Main Street to traffic on Friday as the Streetscape project is far enough along to reopen the road. The Chamber of Commerce and Polson businesses celebrated a return to normal traffic on Main Street by hosting a block party where... more »

• FWP: Help 'stop aquatic hitchhikers'

  July 2, 2010 1:12 PM

  HELENA - The Fourth of July annually kicks off Montana's summer fun on more than 170,000 miles of rivers and streams and hundreds of lakes and reservoirs. This year, almost everywhere you look, there are reminders that summer fun comes with a new responsibility for Montanans and visitors to... more »

• Lake Co. jury finds man guilty of 10th DUI

  June 17, 2010 8:43 AM

  POLSON - A Lake County jury has found a 52-year-old guilty of his tenth drunk driving charge following a two-day trial in Polson. Lake County officials say that Wesley Couture of Billings was on parole from a 2003 DUI when a Flathead tribal officer observed his vehicle cross the... more »

• Flathead Lake nearing full pool

  June 12, 2010 9:56 AM

  SOMERS - Just in time for summer recreation season, Flathead Lake is nearing Full Pool, which is good news after earlier predictions that the lake would be well below it's average level. The lake is sitting at an elevation of 2,890 feet, which is actually three feet below full... more »

• Final suspect in Collins murder enters plea

  May 12, 2010 8:26 PM

  KALISPELL - The fourth person arrested in connection with the murder of Wesley Collins was arraigned Tuesday morning. Karrolyn Robinson pleaded not guilty in a Flathead County courtroom. According to court documents, Robinson is being charged with theft, burglary, and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. When police arrested... more »

• Kalispell murder suspects to appear in court

  May 4, 2010 7:59 PM

  KALISPELL - Three of the suspects involved with the murder of Wesley Collins will make an appearance in court on Thursday. Jeffery Nixon, Robert Lake, and Cody Naldrett will all appear for their arraignments. The suspects will be able to enter their pleas. Nixon and Lake are both... more »

• Fourth arrest made in Kalispell murder

  April 28, 2010 7:04 PM

  KALISPELL - Another arrest has been made in the Kalispell murder of Wesley Collins. Karrolyn Robinson is being charged with burglary, tampering with or fabricating evidence and theft. A press release from Kalispell Police Department states that Robinson was arrested on April 28, 2010 for two outstanding felony arrest... more »

• Polson celebrating new fire station

  March 11, 2010 9:23 AM

  POLSON - There's a celebration coming up this weekend, with an open house being held for the Polson Rural Fire District's new Fairground Station. Everyone is invited for hot dogs with fixings and a chance to win one of the many door prizes during the event, which runs from... more »

• Georgetown Lake subdivision discussed

  February 17, 2010 11:43 AM

  PHILIPSBURG - A meeting was held Tuesday to discuss a new proposed subdivision near Georgetown Lake. During the meeting, Philipsburg Commissioners, the planning director and a lawyer representing the county discussed the subdivision's impact on agriculture, water, schools and police protection. The proposed subdivision would be off Dude... more »