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Traffic moves on Montana 35 Tuesday morning as a driver waits to turn onto the highway. A temporary traffic light at the intersection was removed following a study by the Montana Department of Transportation that suggested the light was no longer needed due to the opening of a new bridge over the Flathead River.

Lights out at Fairmont Road

The removal of a pair of traffic signals in the Fair-Mont-Egan area has some residents concerned about safety, especially for parents driving their children to and from Fair-Mont-Egan School.

posted: November 07
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Lights out at Fairmont Road
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The removal of a pair of traffic signals in the Fair-Mont-Egan area has some residents concerned about safety, especially for parents driving …
- posted: November 07
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Driver cited for school bus crash
The 73-year-old driver of a school bus has been cited for careless driving after he apparently failed to stop for a red light and crashed Thur…
- posted: November 07
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Out of the classroom, onto the trail
Students from Whitefish Independent High School took a break from their studies and hit the trail one day at the end of October.
- posted: November 07
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- posted: November 07
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- posted: November 06
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Park studies wildlife view options for Many Glacier
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- posted: November 06
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Landmark eagle taken for cleaning
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- posted: November 06
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Motel on the move
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Airborne
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- posted: November 05
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County still struggling with investments
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- posted: November 05
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Usual powers expected to compete for Class A honors
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- posted: November 05
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Booster Club stages its yearly auction
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- posted: November 05
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Time article focuses on Bigfork man
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- posted: November 05
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Schools may try again for levy approval
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- Updated: November 05
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- posted: November 04
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Grant to help Kalispell combat elm disease
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- posted: November 04
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Malta judge takes over Barkus case
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- Updated: November 03
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- posted: November 03
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- posted: November 03
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Lights out at Fairmont Road

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Lights out at Fairmont Road

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Airborne

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