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Black bear study comes to Flathead Valley, accused Ferndale killer pleads guilty, and City of Kalispell begins treatment of forever chemicals
In case you missed it this week, Montana biologists are updating our black bear population data with a new study that could impact wildlife management. Meanwhile, Kalispell is addressing "forever chemicals" in its water supply with new filtration systems. In other news, a Bigfork man pled guilty to charges of homicide and attempted homicide, with sentencing set for September.
Read more:
Multiyear black bear study comes to Flathead Valley
Accused Ferndale killer pleads guilty to deliberate homicide charge
Kalispell to begin treating forever chemicals in contaminated wells
Read more local and state coverage:
Kalispell City Council adopts amended Main Street Safety Action Plan
FWP lifts fishing restrictions on North Fork Flathead
Meals on Wheels program seeks support through livestock purchase
Great Fish Community Challenge begins with launch party Aug. 8
Gianforte, FWP say grizzly translocations shows Montana ready for delisting
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