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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…
Pandemic’s bumps shape U.S. Senate race
MISSOULA — Bradshaw Sumners watched throughout February as COVID-19 hot spots developed in major American cities, waiting to see when the coronavirus pandemic would manifest in Montana.
Olney crash victim identified
Authorities have identified a Eureka man who died in a vehicle crash last week near Olney.
GOP wants Democratic attorney general candidate off ballot
The Montana Republican Party is asking the state Supreme Court to rule that the Democratic candidate for attorney general does not meet the qualifications for the office and should not appear on the ballot
Big Arm man pleads guilty to child sexual exploitation
A Big Arm man accused of felony child pornography recently pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court.
Montana to spend $530K in relief money on Census
Montana is spending $530,000 in coronavirus relief money to boost Census outreach efforts
Fair carnival canceled amid COVID-19 concerns
This year’s Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo attendees can still expect the beloved event to unfold in two weeks, but this time without a carnival.
‘Dock chairman’ not prepared for party time
The alleged “dock chairman” of Monaco Drive in Lakeside called Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to report what he believed to be youths hanging around a dock area and that it “looked like party time or some damn th…
Whitefish man who appeared ‘Deadliest Catch’ TV show dies
An online fundraiser has been launched to support the family of a deceased Whitefish man who appeared on a TV reality show.
Health officer again eyes event cancellations
Lincoln County’s health officer warned late last week the continued spread of the coronavirus locally could lead to further restrictions on public gatherings.
West Valley, Whitefish detail school opening plans
As schools in the valley continue to plan for opening in the fall, West Valley on Monday decided to push back the first day of school, and Whitefish has scheduled the first two weeks of school as a transitional per…
Officials call off suppression efforts on Bird Island blaze
A wildfire flared up Tuesday on Bird Island in Flathead Lake, sending up a column of smoke visible from Kalispell and Bigfork.
New response team to help victims of Wyoming grizzly attacks
A new animal attack response team will rescue people attacked by grizzly bears in the northwestern Wyoming backcountry
Trump signs $3B-a-year plan to boost conservation, parks
President Donald Trump has signed legislation that will devote nearly $3 billion annually to conservation projects, outdoor recreation and maintenance of natio…
Whitefish Police Department investigating deadly fight
The Whitefish Police Department is investigating the death of a man at a local bar that happened last week.
Managers say Magpie blaze 62% contained
It was mostly good news for the approximately 20 local residents who attended the Magpie Rock Fire manager’s meeting at the Dixon School gymnasium Monday morni…