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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Montana avalanche sweeps 3 skiers down mountain, injuring 2
BILLINGS (AP) — An avalanche swept three skiers down a Montana mountain, seriously injuring one who was evacuated by helicopter.
Montana Supreme Court orders resentencing in triple homicide
HELENA (AP) — The Montana Supreme Court has ordered another resentencing hearing for a man who is serving life without the possibility of parole for a triple homicide committed when he was 17.
Montana gun bill would allow concealed carry at universities
HELENA (AP) — A new bill under consideration in the Montana House would relax restrictions on guns in the state by allowing concealed carrying of firearms on c…
Kalispell businessman tapped to lead state Commerce Dept.
Scott Osterman, senior director of business unit operations at Applied Materials in Kalispell, has been nominated by Gov. Greg Gianforte to lead the Montana Department of Commerce.
Montana concealed carry bill advances to House vote
HELENA (AP) — A bill that would allow concealed carry of firearms without a permit in most places in Montana, including the state Capitol, passed the House Judiciary Committee on Monday as the FBI was warning of ar…
Beloved Kila boy loses battle with rare condition
The Kila boy whose battle against aplastic anemia had rallied tens of thousands to his cause succumbed to the illness early Monday morning in a Denver hospital.
C-Falls man dies in Sunday evening crash
A Columbia Falls man died in a two-vehicle traffic crash Sunday evening on U.S. 2 in Hungry Horse.
Painter creates harmonious interiors with faux finishes
All Kim Brubaker needs are brushes, paints, and reference materials to make ordinary household items blend into their surroundings.
Kalispell council getting close to vote on accessory dwelling units
Accessory dwelling units will top the agenda at the Kalispell City Council’s work session tonight as the council finalizes its work on an amendment to allow the dwellings in certain areas of the city.
Conservation groups oppose large clear cuts proposed near Bigfork
Two conservation groups have taken issue with large clear-cut openings that have been proposed by Flathead National Forest officials as part of a sprawling forest management project in the Crane Mountain area near …
Oil companies lock in drilling, challenging Biden on climate
BILLINGS (AP) — In the closing months of the Trump administration, energy companies stockpiled enough drilling permits for western public lands to keep pumping…
Room to grow: Special Ed Co-op grateful for larger building
After relocating to 305 Third Ave. E. in Kalispell more than a year ago, Flathead Special Education Cooperative staff and students have settled into the more s…
Local sales surge for firearms, ammo
An election year with massive political unrest and a surging pandemic created the perfect storm for firearms and ammunition producers and retailers in 2020 as …
Work camps considered for West Glacier
The Middle Canyon Land Use Advisory Committee has devised new language that would allow “work camps” in the West Glacier region to house summer employees.
North Valley Hospital: Board to consider name change
The North Valley Board of Directors is expected to convene at the end of January to vote on a possible name change for North Valley Hospital after Kalispell Re…