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Montana Morning Headlines: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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Weather

Weather Forecast: Wintry weather makes a comeback

Erin Yost

Flathead County

Flathead Avalanche Center issues backcountry avalanche warning

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Missoula County

University of Montana announces spring enrollment increase

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Flathead County

Flathead NF releases proposed changes to Flathead River management plan

Sean Wells

Montana Politics

Montana U.S. House races: Zinke, Downing prepare to campaign for reelection

Jonathon Ambarian

Montana News

Montana resident faces tough Senate questioning over race comments

Gabrielle Cleveland

Montana News

What does an $85B railroad merger have to do with Montana?

Justin Franz - Montana Free Press

Out and About

Local artists reimagine everyday items in Missoula historical museum exhibition

Mark Martin

National News

Community Spotlight

Community Spotlight: Heart Expo 2026 coming to Missoula

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Montana News

Montana shelter promotes spay and neuter awareness in February

Jane McDonald

Montana News

Group seeks pause of $100 international visitor fee at national parks

John Sherer
Montana News

Montana women reflect on Peace Walk with Buddhist Monks

Meagan Thompson

Missoula County

Montana Knife Company nearing finish line on completion of new facility

Zach Volheim

Missoula County

DEQ approves Miller Creek septic system removal

Laura Lundquist - Missoula Current

Montana News

Montana teen makes her mark at the Westminster Dog Show

Jane McDonald

Western Montana News

Granite County turns Riddick Field airport to daytime use only

Emily Brown

Montana News

Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees

Aneesa Coomer
Montana News

From Canvas to Concrete: Skateboard art show fuels Montana skatepark dreams

Cassidy Powers

Montana News

Montana gas prices rise 2.1¢ per gallon

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Montana News

Montana seeks input on Butte area mineral exploration project

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Flathead County

Cabin Fever Days adapts to no snow with barstool ski show for fundraiser

Maddie Kiefer

Western Montana News

Polson businesses learn strategies to boost year-round revenue

Robyn Wayne

Sports

Montana State swept Montana, but postseason positioning looms large in Big Sky

Toni Wetmore
Olympics

Whitefish's Jake Sanderson notches 2 assists in U.S. Olympic rout of Germany

Montana Sports

Community Spotlight

Community Spotlight: String Orchestra of the Rockies

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Western Montana News

Montana Morning Headlines: Monday, February 16, 2026

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Montana Ag Network

Montana grant helps Bodhi Farms expand year‑round local produce

Cassidy Powers

Western Montana News

Jack’s Journey: Mineral County dog rescued with community help

Caroline Weiss

Montana News

Changes coming to Helena Regional Airport in 2026

Evan Charney
Flathead County

Warm weather challenges winter recreation in Northwest Montana

Maddie Kiefer

Montana News

Joliet residents call for safer crosswalks after student struck by vehicle

Charlie Klepps

Positively Montana

Church donation helps Butte Rescue Mission complete new Center of Hope facility

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Ravalli County

Bitterroot NF announces seasonal hiring for upcoming recreation season

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Crime and Courts

UMPD investigating report of assault with a weapon at Dornblaser Field

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Montana News

Montana schools are struggling to pass funding levies

Eric Dietrich - Montana Free Press
Indian Country

End of enhanced Obamacare subsidies puts tribal health lifeline at risk

Katheryn Houghton, Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez - KFF Health News

Missoula County

Leading Researcher Named First UM Endowed Chair in Fisheries Science

UM News Service

Missoula County

Woman shot in arm in Missoula County, hospitalized Saturday morning

MTN News

Flathead County

Study documents drastic mountain goat decline in Glacier National Park

Micah Drew - Daily Montanan

Community Spotlight

Community Spotlight: Center for Restorative Youth Justice Missoula

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Western Montana News

Western Montana logging industry continuing to see rising costs, labor shortage

Zach Volheim
Missoula County

New spot for treats in Missoula at Zootown Sweets

Cynthia Carranza

MMIP

MMIP, trafficking awareness take center stage during Can't Drink Salt Water

Emily Brown

Salute to Service

Columbia Falls business owner launches monthly Coyote Clean Up Club for downtown

Maddie Kiefer

Montana News

Another small earthquake rattles Great Falls

MTN News

Montana News

Cupid Crew: Combating elder isolation for Valentine's Day

Madelyn Heath

Crime and Courts

Officers in Canada intercept massive drug shipments coming from U.S.

Aneesa Coomer
Montana News

Montana experts worry warm winter will hurt summer bee population

Vanessa Willardson

Montana News

Montana National Guard helps assess cyclone damage in Sri Lanka

Madison Collier

Crime and Courts

MT Supreme Court rules against Kalispell man arrested after filming traffic stop

Jonathon Ambarian

Montana resident faces tough Senate questioning over race comments

What does an $85B railroad merger have to do with Montana?

Local artists reimagine everyday items in Missoula historical museum exhibition

National News

Midlife financial pressures leave many stuck without savings cushion

Las Vegas police investigate suspected murder-suicide at hotel and casino

CBS stopped Stephen Colbert from airing interview with Texas Democrat, host says

Community Spotlight: Heart Expo 2026 coming to Missoula

Montana shelter promotes spay and neuter awareness in February

Group seeks pause of $100 international visitor fee at national parks

Montana women reflect on Peace Walk with Buddhist Monks

Montana Knife Company nearing finish line on completion of new facility

DEQ approves Miller Creek septic system removal

Montana teen makes her mark at the Westminster Dog Show

Granite County turns Riddick Field airport to daytime use only

Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees

From Canvas to Concrete: Skateboard art show fuels Montana skatepark dreams

Montana gas prices rise 2.1¢ per gallon

Montana seeks input on Butte area mineral exploration project

Cabin Fever Days adapts to no snow with barstool ski show for fundraiser

Polson businesses learn strategies to boost year-round revenue

Montana State swept Montana, but postseason positioning looms large in Big Sky

Whitefish's Jake Sanderson notches 2 assists in U.S. Olympic rout of Germany

Community Spotlight: String Orchestra of the Rockies

Montana Morning Headlines: Monday, February 16, 2026

Montana grant helps Bodhi Farms expand year‑round local produce

Jack’s Journey: Mineral County dog rescued with community help

Changes coming to Helena Regional Airport in 2026

Warm weather challenges winter recreation in Northwest Montana

Joliet residents call for safer crosswalks after student struck by vehicle

Church donation helps Butte Rescue Mission complete new Center of Hope facility

Bitterroot NF announces seasonal hiring for upcoming recreation season

UMPD investigating report of assault with a weapon at Dornblaser Field

Montana schools are struggling to pass funding levies

End of enhanced Obamacare subsidies puts tribal health lifeline at risk

Leading Researcher Named First UM Endowed Chair in Fisheries Science

Woman shot in arm in Missoula County, hospitalized Saturday morning

Study documents drastic mountain goat decline in Glacier National Park

Community Spotlight: Center for Restorative Youth Justice Missoula

Western Montana logging industry continuing to see rising costs, labor shortage

New spot for treats in Missoula at Zootown Sweets

MMIP, trafficking awareness take center stage during Can't Drink Salt Water

Columbia Falls business owner launches monthly Coyote Clean Up Club for downtown

Another small earthquake rattles Great Falls

Cupid Crew: Combating elder isolation for Valentine's Day

Officers in Canada intercept massive drug shipments coming from U.S.

Montana experts worry warm winter will hurt summer bee population

Montana National Guard helps assess cyclone damage in Sri Lanka

MT Supreme Court rules against Kalispell man arrested after filming traffic stop

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