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Kalispell City Council to vote on federal grant for pedestrian safety upgrades
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote Monday on whether to pursue a federal grant to improve pedestrian safet…
Polson woman dies from crash injuries
A Polson woman died following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on U.S. 93 near Pablo Family Foods.
Flathead Lake: September real estate sales may be highest in a decade
Real estate sales on Flathead Lake continued to surge to new highs throughout September.
United Way launches $4.2M campaign to help Gateway Center, partners
In an effort to bring more financial stability to the Gateway Community Center in Kalispell, Northwest Montana United Way recently launched the first phase of …
Governor asks court to block actions by federal land boss
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The governor of Montana on Monday asked a judge to block three sweeping land use plans that would open most U.S.-owned lands in the stat…
Sculptures moved for Montana Heritage Center construction
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Historical Society have relocated two sculptures ahead of construction on the first phase of the Montana Heritage Center proje…
One dead following Monday crash in Kalispell
Authorities are investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred Monday morning in Kalispell.
Trump says he's leaving hospital for White House, feels good
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he's leaving the military hospital where he has been treated for COVID-19 and will continue his recover…
Billings man walking dog shot to death during confrontation
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A man was shot to death during a confrontation while he was walking his dog in his neighborhood, police in Billings said.
County rescinds permit for Whistlestop Retreat on Lake Five
The Flathead County Commissioners on Sept. 30 voted to rescind a major land-use permit for the Whistlestop Retreat on Lake Five.
16 Yellowstone workers test positive for COVID in September
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park officials say 16 employees tested positive for COVID-19 in September, marking a significant uptick in cases.
Construction underway for Whitefish underpass
Construction of the Baker Avenue pedestrian underpass in Whitefish began earlier this month.
Kalispell council poised to finalize bird-feeding ban
The Kalispell City Council will hold a virtual meeting tonight to consider officially adopting an ordinance against feeding ducks in city parks.
Man pleads not guilty to punching store manager
A Flathead Valley man accused of threatening a woman with brass knuckles earlier this year has landed back in trouble after he allegedly assaulted a grocery st…
Accidental arsonist repeatedly violates parole
Nearly 12 years after he accidentally set fire to an apartment complex on West Reserve Drive where several people lived, a former Flathead Valley man is back i…
County undersheriff brings years of experience to new role
Flathead County Undersheriff Wayne DuBois has an abundance of energy and enthusiasm for his work.