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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…
Kalispell nurse practitioner indicted in telemedicine fraud scheme
A Kalispell woman is accused of being involved in a telemedicine scheme to defraud Medicare of almost $10 million.
Trump, stricken by COVID-19, taken to military hospital
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump appeared in public Friday evening for the first time since being stricken by COVID-19, boarding his Marine One helicop…
Feds seek info on 2 dead Montana grizzlies
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is providing rewards for information related to two dead grizzly bears, which are federally protected animals.
Montana health information exchange to launch later in year
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock and a healthcare nonprofit announced a statewide health information exchange system that will launch later in the year.
Authorities ID Bigfork man killed after crashing into bus
A Flathead Valley man died Thursday after the vehicle he was driving slammed into the back of a school bus on U.S. 93 south of Whitefish in front of Hillside C…
Two classes of fourth graders go remote in Bigfork due to COVID-19
Two classes of fourth graders go remote in Bigfork due to COVID-19.
Inadequate child care costs Montana $232M annually
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated child-care challenges for families in Montana, but the take-away from a new state study shows the care issues are not a s…
Local option tax among Kalispell's legislative priorities
The Kalispell City Council is readying its priorities for the upcoming session of the Montana Legislature, and a local option tax is one of the city’s priorities.
Wine and dine at FVCC’s Festival of Flavors
Fall flavors go well beyond the much-beloved pumpkin spice and this weekend, locals will have the opportunity to expand their palettes at the 13th annual Fall Festival of Flavors hosted by Flathead Valley Community…
Salvation Army starts red-kettle campaign early amid pandemic
For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is starting its annual holiday fundraising campaign early across the country.
HD 7: Health care, tax issues dominate three-way race
Three candidates are vying for the House District 7 seat that represents Kalispell, with each individual bringing to the table a unique set of experiences and …
No explanation for lights, loud noise
A man was convinced someone had broken into his basement because there were lights on and he apparently heard a loud crash.
Judge blocks large parts of temporary work visa ban
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A judge on Thursday temporarily lifted a visa ban on a large number of work permits, undercutting a measure that the Trump administration says…
Montana reports record number of COVID cases in September
Nearly half of Montana’s confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in September as the state continues to see record numbers of cases.
Russell Elementary earns National Blue Ribbon School honor
Russell Elementary School is among 367 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020, and was one of two Montana schools to make the list.