Unexpected Snowfall, Tragic Accidents, and a Mountaineer's Final Climb: This Week in Northwest Montana

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In this episode of News Now, host Taylor Inman covers the week's top stories in Northwest Montana. An unexpected August snowfall blankets Whitefish Mountain Resort, Glacier National Park, and surrounding areas, temporarily closing parts of the Going-to-the-Sun Road. In other news, a tragic car accident near Kila claims the life of a 26-year-old Oregon man. Kalispell police arrest a suspect in connection with bullet holes found in downtown businesses, and the body of missing mountaineer Grant Marcuccio is recovered in Glacier National Park after a solo climb. Tune in for more details on these stories and what’s ahead for the region.
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