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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
Warming Center’s temporary location to open soon
As Montana rounds into what is expected to be a long, cold winter, the Flathead Warming Center is quickly working to establish a temporary location at Faith Lutheran Church in Kalispell, with hopes to be moved into…
Historic Kalispell Grand Hotel gets new owners
New changes are coming to one of downtown Kalispell’s oldest historic buildings.
Bigfork cancer survivor shares story, reflects on importance of regular check-ups
Rae Marie “Ree” Jones went in for her regular mammogram, just like millions of American women do each year.
Big Hat awards honor Bigfork locals for community work
The Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork is honoring Bigforkers who wear big hats—and many of them.
Veterans Day program planned in Kalispell
The United Veterans of the Flathead Valley will host their annual Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Depot Park in Kalispell.
Alleged poisoning part of 'rough night'
law roundup
Kalispell Planning Board still mulling relaxed rules for accessory dwellings
The Kalispell Planning Board meets tonight to discuss a potential zoning change that would relax restrictions on accessory dwelling units.
Pedestrian dies after being struck on Montana 40
A 22-year-old Great Falls man died Tuesday, Nov. 3, after being struck by a vehicle on Montana 40.
Kalispell long-term care facility sees 40 COVID cases
Kalispell Regional Healthcare’s Brendan House is experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19 that has infected 40 residents to date, ending the long-term nursing faci…
Yellowstone County may see new restrictions as COVID spreads
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's most populous county may see additional restrictions to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, as cases reached a new high in October, Yellowstone County Health Officer John Felto…
Missoula man shot by police officer during confrontation
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A Missoula man was shot and killed by a police officer during a weekend confrontation, the Missoula Police Department said.
Groups fight to keep gray wolf protections
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates and environmental groups are challenging the removal of federal protections for gray wolves across most of the U.S.
EPA closes Libby field office after 20 years
Weekly roundup
County administrator to retire after guiding growth for 16 years
When Flathead County Administrator Mike Pence reflects on all the teachable moments in his 45 years of government service, one project in particular springs to…
After beating cancer, C-Falls girl aims to walk again
At the tender age of 10, Columbia Falls fifth-grader Kymber Johnson has already had to brave her way through a gauntlet of staggering hardships.