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Columbia Falls Planning Commission gives Teakettle Heights positive recommendation
The Columbia Falls Planning Commission on Wednesday sent a positive recommendation for the Teakettle Heights subdi…
Virtual Earth Day celebration planned locally
This year environmental protection advocates in the Flathead Valley and beyond will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day virtually through an online event organized by the Citizens’ Climate Lobby.
Man wonders about ‘citizen’s arrest’
A man allegedly had questions for Flathead County Sheriff’s Office about making a “citizen’s arrest” on a public official in Kalispell. The man purportedly wanted to know what his rights were for taking such an act…
Animal shelter director credits staff, county and donors for facility’s success
Perched on a wall above Clifford “Cliff” Bennett’s work desk is a faded photo of him and his former companion, Dodger. The picture shows a younger Bennett spor…
Montana officials euthanize 2 bears for killing livestock
Two grizzly bears have been euthanized by wildlife officials in Montana for killing livestock
1 dead in twin-engine airplane crash near Billings airport
Yellowstone County officials say one person was killed when a twin-engine airplane crashed west of the Billings airport
State reports no new COVID-19 cases on Monday
On Monday morning, Montana’s coronavirus task force announced there were no new confirmed cases of COVID-19. This is the first time the state has shown zero new positives since officials announced Montana’s first f…
Kalispell council considers support for 911 district
In the ongoing saga of how to provide adequate funding for the consolidated 911 dispatch center, the Kalispell City Council tonight will consider a resolution in support of a voter election to determine the establi…
Prep work starts on Glacier lodges
Xanterra Parks and Resorts is still getting the lodges in Glacier National Park ready for opening this summer, Marc Ducharme, general manager for the Glacier division said last week.
It’s decision time for proposed Town Pump in Whitefish
The Whitefish City Council will vote on a conditional-use permit for a convenience store and gas station on the south end of Whitefish during its remote meeting this evening at 6:30 p.m.
Rowdy drivers interrupt peace and quiet
Vehicles allegedly seen racing were being “very rowdy and reckless.”
Hundreds of Montana residents protest stay-at-home order
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Montana state Capitol to call on Gov. Steve Bullock to ease stay-at-home and business restrictions enacted to combat the spread of the coronavirus
No one injured in fire at FVCC dorm
No one was injured in a fire incident that occurred in Founders Hall on the Flathead Valley Community College campus in Kalispell early Sunday morning.
Rep. Gianforte responds to accusations about profiting from pandemic
Montana Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Fox recently accused U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, of “insider trading” and investing in companies that stand to profit off the COVID-19 pa…
Lakeside, South Kalispell emergency responders join forces
The Lakeside Quick Response Unit is joining forces with the South Kalispell Fire District to extend its emergency services to the South Kalispell area.
Group kicked out after parking battle
About eight to nine men were allegedly blocking the road in front of a grocery entrance with their vehicles/rigs. When staff asked them to move to a spot where they weren’t blocking traffic, they reportedly started…