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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 …
Shooting victim identified as 19-year-old Missoula man
Authorities have identified the victim in a western Montana shooting as a 19-year-old Missoula man
MudMan relaunch met with protest in Columbia Falls
A group of protesters gathered in front of MudMan Burgers in Columbia Falls on Sunday to rally against the restaurant’s relaunch. The group held up signs with …
Whitefish eyes new downtown parking regulations
The Whitefish City Council will look at a resolution to update downtown parking restrictions during its remote meeting this evening at 7:10 p.m.
Girl Scout leader honored for inspirational go-getter attitude
The mission of Girl Scouts revolves around building girls of courage, confidence and character who will positively impact the world.
Man complains about loud youths
A man reportedly wanted Kalispell Police Department to tell “extremely loud kids,” who were screaming and playing basketball on a court in front of his house, to go home because his young children were trying to sl…
Contractor picked for C-Falls ball fields
A relative newcomer to the world of heavy construction in the Flathead Valley was awarded a contract to construct new soccer and other fields between Ruder Elementary School and the junior high school.
Kalispell council proposes $82.5M budget for 2021
The Kalispell City Council is considering an $82.5 million budget for fiscal year 2021, a potential increase of about $2.5 million from the previous year.
Rural fire board mulls creation of its own department
Board members for the Whitefish Fire Service Area are considering the option of setting up their own volunteer rural fire department, as opposed to renegotiating a new contract with the Whitefish Fire Department.
Drop in state bed-tax revenue impacts visitor bureaus, parks
The novel coronavirus outbreak has brought into focus just how intertwined Montana’s economy is. When one segment struggles, it’s likely the effects of that wi…
Attorney general is unlikely underdog in governor race
Attorney General Tim Fox is an unlikely political underdog after capturing more votes than any other candidate, in any race, to win a second term in Montana’s …
Bigfork commercial subdivision gets favorable nod
The Flathead City-County Planning Board on Wednesday voted to recommend approval for a commercial subdivision on 5.31 acre along Montana 82 near Pick’s Bowling Center in Bigfork that would create five lots ranging …
Group’s president recognized for uplifting members during pandemic
You can hear the emotion swell in Gerri Backes’ voice when she talks about the members of the Kalispell Senior Center. It’s clear she thinks of them as family.…
Golden retriever group honors frontline workers
Goldenstock Whitefish recently gathered together for a parade to thank workers on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suspects arrested in two southern Montana killings
Authorities in south-central Montana took two suspects into custody following a pair of Friday morning homicides that were said to be unrelated
Nevada man gets 100 years in Montana murder; body not found
A Nevada man has received a 100-year sentence for killing a woman in Montana in a case that lacked a body, murder weapon or cause of death