Montana Morning Headlines: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
One dead and another injured from Columbia Falls shooting, NTSB releases report on Sen. Tim Sheehy's emergency landing, and Missoula received a grant to help...
May 12, 2026Open source
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One dead after Monday morning shooting near Columbia Falls
A Monday morning shooting near Columbia Falls left one person dead and another wounded, authorities say.
May 11, 2026Open source
One dead, one injured in Columbia Falls shooting investigation
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office says one person is dead and another is injured after an exchange of gunfire on Dawn Drive in Columbia Falls.
May 11, 2026Open source
Community Spotlight: Montana Grizzly Athletics
The Grizzly Scholarship Association (GSA) Spring Tour is a community-facing event touching multiple Montana towns, beginning May 8th in Columbia Falls and wr...
May 7, 2026Open source
Columbia Falls Planning Commission to take up Teakettle Heights development
Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis’s Teakettle Heights project on former Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. lands will now go before the Columbia Falls planning c...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Counting machines add vote of confidence to elections security
The conference room of the Flathead County Elections Department whirred with noise. Volunteers rattled off strings of numbers to the beat of keyboards tappin...
May 15, 2026Open source
Flathead Electric Cooperative plugs in to new gas facility
Flathead Electric Cooperative is adding a natural gas facility to its energy repertoire.
May 13, 2026Open source
Meet the Democratic candidates for Flathead County commissioner
Two Democrats are vying for a chance to unseat incumbent Republican Flathead County Commissioner Brad Abel in the June 2 primary.
May 12, 2026Open source
Flathead veterans share service stories for Veterans History Project
The project recently traveled to Kalispell, where veterans from several branches of service shared their stories.
May 11, 2026Open source
Family Forest Expo inspires next generation of foresters in Flathead County
The Family Forest Expo at Trumbull Educational Forest gave people of all ages a hands-on look at the natural resource industry.
May 11, 2026Open source
Kalispell chef brings Montana-made barbecue to Food Network's 'Chopped Castaways'
Chef Stephen Kina is bringing his Montana-made barbecue to a national audience, competing on the new Food Network show Chopped Castaways.
May 11, 2026Open source
Texas man sentenced in connection to illegal eagle hunting on Flathead Indian Reservation
MISSOULA, Mont. – A 71-year-old Texas man was sentenced to 5 years of probation and $77,500 in fines after he pleaded guilty to trafficking bald and golden...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Montana Libertarian Party cries foul in Senate primary
Kyle Austin, the winner of the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate in Montana, says he’s not a Republican in disguise, but members of the Montana Libertari...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Rocky Mountain Labs, Hamilton scientist under scrutiny by Republicans
Last week, Montana U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy joined fellow congressional Republicans in calling for scrutiny of Hamilton’s Rocky Mountain Labs.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana's minerals: How mining molded the Treasure State's rich history
This circa 1908 photograph included the mines of the East Steward, Nipper, Mountain View, Neversweat and Parrot.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Hamilton speaks up: Recently published Letters to the Editor
This June 5 is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Nationally, guns are the number one killer of children and teens ahead of car accidents and cancer. Tragi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Billions in border wall contracts are going to a Montana firm run by a Trump donor
Trump made finishing the border wall a centerpiece of his 2024 campaign, and soon after he took office, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act allocated $46.5 billio...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana officials retool policy to hunt more mountain lions
Montana wildlife policymakers walked back part of a controversial measure to reduce western populations of mountain lions, often blamed for low deer and elk...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Studies show how homeless numbers ebb and flow in Billings and Montana
The assessment, released at the end of May, showed Montana ranking fourth in the nation for the largest increase in homelessness, with an increase of 96.8% s...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana officials retool policy to hunt more mountain lions
Montana wildlife policymakers walked back part of a controversial measure to reduce western populations of mountain lions, often blamed for low deer and elk...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Studies show how homeless numbers ebb and flow in Billings and Montana
The assessment, released at the end of May, showed Montana ranking fourth in the nation for the largest increase in homelessness, with an increase of 96.8% s...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
'Symbol of Montana:' Silver belt buckle submitted by delegation for 250th time capsule
The buckle, which adorned with the American flag and bordered by golden rope, was made by Montana Silversmiths in Columbus.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
How unidentifiable donors are funding Montana’s anti-dark money initiative
The Montana-based group promoting a ballot initiative that would make campaign finance more transparent obscures its own financial backers with a murky fundr...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana State's Bjerager, Brewster earn Second Team All-America honors
Tilde Bjerager competed in the 400-meter hurdles, while Sydney Brewster competed in the shot put. The 4x400-meter relay team earned Honorable Mention All-Ame...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Once a Gallatin and Montana State football player, Michael Armstrong now chasing country music dream
TOP: Michael Armstrong was on the football team at Montana State for two seasons before he turned his attention to music. ABOVE: Armstrong, then a senior at...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana's minerals: How mining molded the Treasure State's rich history
Editor's note: This story is part of America 250, a series that examines Montana through both a historical and modern-day lens. As we celebrate America turni...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Billions in border wall contracts are going to a Montana firm run by a Trump donor
Trump made finishing the border wall a centerpiece of his 2024 campaign, and soon after he took office, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act allocated $46.5 billio...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana officials retool policy to hunt more mountain lions
Montana wildlife policymakers walked back part of a controversial measure to reduce western populations of mountain lions, often blamed for low deer and elk...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Studies show how homeless numbers ebb and flow in Billings and Montana
The assessment, released at the end of May, showed Montana ranking fourth in the nation for the largest increase in homelessness, with an increase of 96.8% s...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Missoula and Western Montana speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 12, 2026
Well well, look at what the two hypocrites that occupy our Montana senate seats have done now.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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Columbia Falls is in Flathead County, Montana.
Region: Western Montana
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59912
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Montana Libertarian Party cries foul in Senate primary
Kyle Austin, the winner of the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate in Montana, says he’s not a Republican in disguise, but members of the Montana Libertari...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Rocky Mountain Labs, Hamilton scientist under scrutiny by Republicans
Last week, Montana U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy joined fellow congressional Republicans in calling for scrutiny of Hamilton’s Rocky Mountain Labs.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana's minerals: How mining molded the Treasure State's rich history
This circa 1908 photograph included the mines of the East Steward, Nipper, Mountain View, Neversweat and Parrot.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Hamilton speaks up: Recently published Letters to the Editor
This June 5 is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Nationally, guns are the number one killer of children and teens ahead of car accidents and cancer. Tragi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Billions in border wall contracts are going to a Montana firm run by a Trump donor
Trump made finishing the border wall a centerpiece of his 2024 campaign, and soon after he took office, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act allocated $46.5 billio...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana officials retool policy to hunt more mountain lions
Montana wildlife policymakers walked back part of a controversial measure to reduce western populations of mountain lions, often blamed for low deer and elk...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Studies show how homeless numbers ebb and flow in Billings and Montana
The assessment, released at the end of May, showed Montana ranking fourth in the nation for the largest increase in homelessness, with an increase of 96.8% s...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Montana officials retool policy to hunt more mountain lions
Montana wildlife policymakers walked back part of a controversial measure to reduce western populations of mountain lions, often blamed for low deer and elk...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Studies show how homeless numbers ebb and flow in Billings and Montana
The assessment, released at the end of May, showed Montana ranking fourth in the nation for the largest increase in homelessness, with an increase of 96.8% s...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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