Headlines: Olympic triumph, river rule changes, student protests and Majestic Valley Arena under new ownership

by NEWS NOW PODCAST
PODCAST | February 14, 2026 1:05 AM

The Daily Inter Lake's Taylor Inman shares this week's major headlines.

Libby native and U.S. Olympian Konnor Ralph placed ninth in men’s freeski slopestyle at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics and will compete again in big air on Feb. 15.

A major update to the Flathead River Comprehensive Management Plan proposes new regulations—including a future float‑permit system, caps on outfitter user days, and restrictions on camping, noise, drones, and waste. Public comment is open through March 13.

In local news, Kalispell resident Cheyenne Autumn Leaf received a deferred prosecution agreement after allegedly throwing a menu board at another person in 2024.

Ronan High School students participated in a national walkout protesting ICE following fatal shootings in Minneapolis.

Meanwhile, Majestic Valley Arena changed ownership after two decades, with plans for expanded concerts while maintaining equine events.

And an update on the sharp decline in snowpack due to warm, dry January weather.

Float permits, parking ban proposed for Flathead River under new management plan

Woman accused of wielding menu board in attack avoids prosecution

Ronan students stage walk out to protest ICE

Majestic Valley Arena under new ownership

Warm dry weather trims snowpack across Montana

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