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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’s resort tax initiative tabled, for now
An initiative to have voters decide on a Polson resort tax in the November election has been put on hold.
Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies
Despite not having an emergency, someone on Kings Loop in Kalispell called 911 alleging a restaurant employee “tested positive” and other employees were not wearing masks. The caller confirmed with Flathead County …
New wildfire near Polson; Sanders Co. fire approaches 2,000 acres
Another wild fire was reported on the Flathead Reservation Tuesday afternoon southwest of Polson.
Montana announces 3 more COVID-19 deaths
Montana has announced two more deaths due to COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths related to the respiratory virus in the state to 54
Rowdy scene unfolds in Kalispell
Kalispell Police Department responded to a report of a “bunch of girls causing problems,” someone walking by and saying “shut the (expletive) up,” and a man with a knife being chased by two other men. Officers made…
School to replace fixtures with elevated lead levels
Thirty-six water fixtures in Hedges Elementary School in Kalispell that had elevated levels of lead are slated for replacement before school starts in August, …
Flathead exceeds 200 total COVID cases
Flathead County crossed the 200 cumulative case mark on Tuesday after the state’s COVID-19 Task Force announced 94 new cases statewide.
Fire danger now high in Northwest Montana
Hot, dry conditions across Northwest Montana have led fire managers to raise the fire danger rating to high.
Dems accuse Gianforte of coordinating with PAC
Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte is facing a campaign finance complaint filed by the Montana Democratic Party
Wisconsin man dies hiking in Glacier
A Wisconsin man died Monday afternoon while hiking on the Siyeh Pass trail.
Montana man hospitalized after being mauled by grizzly bear
A Montana man is hospitalized after being mauled by a grizzly bear in an abandoned barn
Montana announces 5 more COVID-19 deaths, 29 in last 3 weeks
Montana has announced five more deaths due to COVID-19
Suspicious North Fork fires under investigation
Glacier National Park and Flathead Crimestoppers have asked the public to assist in providing information on multiple suspected arson fires that started in the…
Fashion police frown on lingerie
A customer who might believe they are part of the fashion police called Flathead County Sheriff’s Office from U.S. 2 in Columbia Falls to complain a woman at a pool table was wearing “just lingerie,” and you could …
Whitefish school district anticipates budget shortfall
The Whitefish School District is reviewing a preliminary general fund budget for the coming school year that is about $300,000 less than last year.