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Kalispell Council seeks $25M grant for roundabouts, crosswalk upgrades along Main Street
Kalispell City Council on Monday voted unanimously to pursue a federal grant to improve pedestrian safety on Main …
Man takes frustration out on tree
A man, who appeared high, allegedly yelled at a woman’s husband and called him names in an attempt to get him to fight with him. He then supposedly ran across the street and began hitting a tree with his fist and t…
Yellowstone’s North Entrance open for travel to Cooke City
Yellowstone National Park has opened its North Entrance at Gardiner, but only for motorists traveling to Silver Gate or Cooke City, which are at the park’s Northeast Entrance
New bar approved for 93 in Whitefish
Whitefish City Council on May 4 approved the operation of a bar in an existing commercial building on Highway 93 South.
Yellowstone's North Entrance open for travel to Cooke City
Yellowstone National Park has opened its North Entrance at Gardiner, but only for motorists traveling to Silver Gate or Cooke City, which are at the park’s Northeast Entrance
Ballots postmarked on or before June 2 will be counted
A Montana judge has temporarily suspended a state law that says absentee ballots must be received in a county election office by 8 p.m. on election day in order to be counted
Gone but not forgotten: Cemetery association maintains historic graveyard
One hundred twenty-one years of Bigfork history is laid to rest in Lone Pine Cemetery.
Western Montana virus outbreak tied to luxury golf club
An outbreak of COVID-19 in western Montana is tied to an exclusive golf and country club developed by financial executive Charles Schwab
Col. Falls considers resort tax on June 2 ballot
Columbia Falls voters will have the final say on the city’s proposed resort tax June 2 as part of the state’s mail-in primary election.
Person sees odd things fall from sky
Someone calling Kalispell Police Department from First Avenue East reportedly saw “odd things falling from the sky” and noticed an “almost smoky, rainy texture in the air.” The caller claimed there was a very brigh…
Man gets 60 years for raping deaf, blind, mute woman
A judge has sentenced a former janitor at a Helena group home to 60 years in prison for raping a resident who is deaf, blind and unable to speak
Flathead veterans to honor acclaimed military officer with flag ceremony
Maj. Gen. Neil Van Sickle was the oldest living West Point graduate when he left this world at 104 years old on Sept. 29, 2019, and while it’s a marvel to reac…
Commissioners table scenic sign reg changes
Flathead County Commissioners last week unanimously voted to table a change to sign regulations in the scenic corridor, citing concerns about the public’s ability to comment on the changes.
Commissioners approve 3% salary increase for elected officials
The Flathead County commissioners unanimously voted to increase salaries of elected officials at the commissioners meeting Tuesday morning.
Veterans group presents military honors on Memorial Day
The United Veterans of the Flathead Valley will present military honors at various locations and cemeteries around the valley on Memorial Day, May 25.
An uncertain future for the iconic Blasdel barn
There are very few structures still standing today that give nod to the Flathead Valley’s rich farming history. And throughout the decades, as society and deve…