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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Weekly roundup: Lincoln Co. Health Board won’t support tighter rules
Asking for community backing to fight the coronavirus pandemic, Lincoln County’s top doctor got plenty of praise from Lincoln County Health Board members on Dec. 9, but no endorsement for future measures.
Developer's appeal, water system upgrades top Kalispell agenda
At its final meeting of 2020, the Kalispell City Council tonight will consider a developer’s appeal in a sidewalk matter and talk about system upgrades to the city water utility.
Expert horseman reflects on lifetime love of equines
Dave Gamble strides across the arena with purpose, guiding a red roan in a circle with the movement of his body and a flick of the rope.
Men and deer head raise concerns
A manager was suspicious of a parked truck containing two men and a deer head. The manager allegedly told <strong>Kalispell Police Department</strong> that when they went to see what the pair were up to, they alleg…
Blessings Box goal is neighbors helping neighbors
One of Santa’s most dedicated helpers lives in Kalispell on Third Avenue East.
Holiday homecoming: Naval officer gets warm welcome after year in East Africa
Colby Lenz’s face lit up with a gigantic smile as he walked through the revolving doors of the arrival gates at Glacier Park International Airport shortly afte…
Has the state budget grown too fast?
HELENA — As the state heads into the 2021 legislative session, Montana Republicans are hoping to capitalize on their newfound control of the governor’s office …
Montana medical dispensaries will be first in line to sell recreational pot
After voters approved two legalization measures in November, many of Montana's medical marijuana dispensaries are expected to seek licenses to sell their produ…
Man allegedly pulls out gun, robs two kids
Someone called Kalispell Police Department after a man allegedly pulled a gun on them and robbed two kids in Hawthorne Park. Someone claimed that over the past year they had been receiving calls in the middle of …
Alcohol and speed suspected in fatal Columbia Falls crash
A 38-year-old Flathead County man died after his truck hit a tree on Friday night.
Montana Artesian Water Co.: Judge rules ballot initiative was lawfully enacted
A Flathead District Court judge has issued a final order in a years-long legal battle between the owners of a water bottling plant in Creston and its neighbors, ruling that a ballot initiative to expand a zoning di…
Local Code Girls team wins state app challenge
The Code Girls United team “Tech Trio” has won the Montana Congressional App Challenge.
Man nearly run over, not by reindeer
A man told the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office he was in his garage when a woman showed up, started yelling at him and then tried to run him over with her vehicle.
Ex-convict pleads not guilty to assaulting probation officer
Two probation officers ended up in a life-and-death struggle recently when they encountered a wanted man in a local motel.
Hospital, nurses union still working toward contract
It’s been nearly 18 months since Kalispell Regional Healthcare management, nurses and union representatives entered into negotiations, and the parties have yet…