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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and said he will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.

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Officers involved in shooting near Libby while serving warrant

Lincoln County law enforcement officers were involved in a shooting Wednesday afternoon at a location on Libby Creek Road, authorities …

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Lincoln County plays waiting game on federal disaster funds

After local, state and federal officials worked to determine damage estimates that exceeded $10 million, Gov. Greg Gianforte submitted a …

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Zoning amendment near Whitefish denied by Flathead County commissioners

A request to amend zoning on property outside of Whitefish was struck down by Flathead County commissioners late last month.

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Neighbor of Kalispell homeless shelter accused of pulling gun on resident

A Kalispell man allegedly stuck a gun in the face of a homeless shelter resident while hurling a racial slur …

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Law roundup: Couple scrubbed from beauty store

A middle-aged man allegedly shoplifted products from a store’s health and beauty section and went to a car parked out …

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Sen. Steve Daines has dropped his bid for reelection to a third term

Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines of Montana dropped his bid for reelection to a third term Wednesday.

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Sheehy joins scuffle with anti-war protester on Capitol Hill

Montana Sen. Tim Sheehy got into an altercation with an anti-war protester during an Senate Armed Services Subcommittee meeting that …

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Hungry Horse murder suspect greeted victim with a shotgun blast, court docs say

The suspect in last weekend's murder in Hungry Horse was waiting for the victim with a shotgun, according to newly …

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Four dead in head-on crash in Lincoln County

Four people died in a two-vehicle, head-on crash late Tuesday morning on U.S. 2 in Lincoln County.

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US sinks Iranian warship as Iran warns of widespread destruction in the Middle East

A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, as Washington and Israel intensified their bombardment Wednesday of …

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Former Montana university leader Seth Bodnar launches independent campaign against GOP Sen. Daines

Former University of Montana President Seth Bodnar is launching an independent campaign to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines in …

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Kalispell woman sentenced for obstruction during protest at Whitefish Border Patrol station

A Kalispell woman was sentenced in Whitefish Municipal Court last month for throwing a piece of plywood in front of …

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Kalispell Council wants backup power source for public safety building after windstorm exposes vulnerabilities

Kalispell City Council on Monday opted to pursue a state grant for a backup generator for the city’s public safety …

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Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake kicks off March 12

The Spring Mack Days fishing event on Flathead Lake begins Thursday, March 12 and will end on Saturday, May 9.

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Free the Seeds event focuses on gardening, food

This free, family-friendly event celebrates seed saving, gardening, education, and community.

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Brunch designed for those looking to return to the workforce

This free event offers a relaxed way to explore flexible job options, connect with local employers, and learn about employment …

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Law roundup: Mumbling, intoxicated shopper turns out to be fine

Describing an individual she suspected of being homeless as walking around a store while high and mumbling to himself, a …

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Prosecutors seek revocation of Hungry Horse shooter’s suspended sentence

Prosecutors want to revoke the suspended sentence of a Hungry Horse man convicted in connection with a 2023 shooting in …

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Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen joins contest for Zinke’s western U.S. House District seat

In yet another twist in Montana’s western U.S. House District contest, Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced Tuesday that she …

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