KPAX-TV (Missoula, MT)

KPAX-TV is a TV station based in Missoula, Montana. It broadcasts on channel 8 and is affiliated with CBS. Additionally, it offers programming from The CW on its digital subchannel 8.2, which is referred to as Western Montana CW. The station is owned by Evening Post Industries and is part of the Montana Television Network, which includes several CBS stations across the state.

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#133384

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#27616

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Forest thinning continues around Butte's reservoir to protect drinking water

1 day ago | kpax.com | John Grant Emeigh

BUTTE — Deadfall and downed timber litter the floor around the forest of Butte’s Basin Creek Reservoir, which is why forest service officials spent the past few years trying to clean up the mess — and they say all this effort could one day save Butte’s drinking water supply. “The object is to remove some of that fuel loading, make it more defensible should a start in here. Protecting Butte’s water supply,” said Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation representative Ann Parks.
Suspect in Great Falls high-speed chase identified

1 day ago | kpax.com | Tom Wylie

A man has been identified as the suspect in a high-speed chase in Great Falls on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. James Patrick Adam Dennis, 36, reportedly was driving a stolen vehicle and drove into Great Falls from the east side, with Cascade County Sheriff's deputies and then Great Falls police officers chasing him.
Missoula fire, police departments kick of city budget season

2 days ago | kpax.com | Mark Martin |Melissa Rafferty

MISSOULA — The Missoula police and fire departments on Wednesday kicked off the city's official budgeting season, seeking funds to cover inflationary costs and to fill their anticipated needs over the new fiscal year. Police Chief Mike Colyer said his department is facing a roughly 6% operational increase, with many needs scaled back.
Montana Morning Headlines: Wednesday, June 4, 2025

2 days ago | kpax.com | Kierra Sam

WESTERN MONTANA — Here's a look at Western Montana's top news stories for Wednesday. On Tuesday, Providence St. Patrick Hospital announced it will close its Family Maternity Center on October 10. Citing declining birth rates and workforce shortages, the hospital is coordinating with Western Montana Clinic and Community Medical Center to ensure expectant mothers receive seamless care during the transition.
Samaritan House expansion project reaches major milestone

3 days ago | kpax.com | Sean Wells

KALISPELL — A project years in the making in the Flathead has reached a major milestone helping keep the Samaritan House’s affordable housing expansion stay on track. “This project serves to fit and fill a couple of gaps in the community,” said Samaritan House Executive Director Chris Krager. Come July 1st, the Samaritan House will officially break ground on the first phase of their affordable housing project which has been in the works since 2021.
Logan Health forms Measles Incident Command Team

4 days ago | kpax.com | Sean Wells

KALISPELL — A second case of measles was confirmed in last week in a Flathead County resident who recently traveled outside of the state. Dozens of health care professionals at Logan Health in Kalispell in March started a Measles Incident Command Team and have been meeting on a weekly basis preparing for a potential outbreak.
Flathed jury finds former Reoublican strategist guilty of stalking

4 days ago | kpax.com | Mara Silvers

KALISPELL — A Flathead County jury on Friday found a former Republican political strategist guilty on two counts of stalking based on texts, emails and letters he sent to and about his victim, as well as incendiary flyers he distributed in late 2023 and early 2024. Billings resident Daniel Duffey, 40, appeared in Flathead County District Court on Tuesday for what became a four-day jury trial, the Montana Free Press reports.
Weather Forecast: Cooler temperatures to start the new week

4 days ago | kpax.com | Dani Hallows

MISSOULA — Happy Monday! Our new week starts out with cooler temperatures and isolated showers in NW Montana. In fact, temperatures will be below average for June as we start this week. These cooler temps will bring some relief to recent record-breaking heat, but the coolness won't last long. By the weekend, high temperatures will climb back up into the 80°s. Isolated showers may occur today north of I-90. Most showers will be light.
Habitat for Humanity dedicates two townhomes in Kalispell

5 days ago | kpax.com | Sean Wells

KALISPELL — Two new affordable townhomes in the Flathead Valley are ready for their new owners to move-in after years of hard work and commitment through Habitat For Humanity of Flathead Valley. “Two-bedroom, bath and a half, they have very generous garages, they have as you saw downstairs ample living space, nice driveways, they have yards,” said Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley Executive Director MaryBeth Morand.
Rally held in Whitefish for missing woman Emily Rea

6 days ago | kpax.com | Sean Wells

WHITEFISH — Emily Rea went to Hungry Horse Reservoir in Flathead County to go paddle boarding by herself last July and never returned home. Nearly a year later Emily’s family is still searching for answers. “It’s time to reengage, we’re looking to up this search effort,” said Emily's Uncle Brian Sanders. A large crowd gathered in Whitefish at the United Methodist Church Saturday morning for an organizational rally.