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Retiring Sister Judy Lund recognized with Spirit of Montana award for 'lifetime of service'
Students and teachers at St. Matthew’s Catholic School rose for a standing ovation as Gov. Greg Gianforte bestowed…
Support wanes for MudMan Burgers comeback
In a turn of events some have described as “predictable,” the founders of Potter’s Field Ministries recently announced their MudMan Burgers locations would rel…
Flathead at 23 COVID-19 cases
Flathead County had 23 positive cases of coronavirus as of Saturday evening, and the state recorded another virus-related death.
Montana hospitals’ capacity in focus for pandemic
On March 15, Montana officials announced the state’s first four cases of coronavirus, and about three weeks later that figure is well on its way to the 300s. A…
Striping starts Monday on LaSalle Road, Sunset Boulevard
Striping work is set to start Monday on LaSalle Road and Sunset Boulevard in Kalispell.
Flathead at 23 COVID-19 cases; state records 6th death
Flathead County had 20 positive cases of coronavirus as of Friday evening, and according to the state’s data the virus is spreading farther along Montana’s northern border through rural Glacier, Toole, Liberty and …
Virus outbreak threatens old-school business in Dells
LAKE DELTON, Wis. (AP) — There are places in this enclave of water parks, fudge shops and endless restaurants that offer nostalgia.
Columbia Falls job-shadowing program teaches life skills
Columbia Falls High School is thinking big when it comes to expanding job skill opportunities for students in the special education program.
Mental-health providers offer tips for keeping a level head
In this new normal, where government directives and information about the COVID-19 pandemic seem to change on a dime and the economic landscape has transformed…
Kalispell man pleads guilty to endangering child’s life
A Kalispell man accused of running shirtless in traffic while holding his infant son and under the influence of methamphetamine pleaded guilty to the offense T…
Local churches prepare for online Holy Week amid pandemic
In the coming week Christians are preparing to celebrate several days of significant importance to their faith — Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter.
Man jailed after alleged Costco robbery
An Evergreen man is facing a felony robbery charge after police say he and a companion stole items from Costco and nearly ran over a store employee who tried to stop them.
No proof of naughty videos at home
A man told the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office a couple was sneaking into his house and “making pornography videos,” however, he said his mother, who was at the location, didn’t “believe him either.” He apparently…
Yellowstone settles $1M arsenic lawsuit with Park County
The U.S. government has agreed to pay $1 million to a Montana water district to settle a lawsuit over the amount of arsenic coming into its system from Yellowstone National Park
Montana counties to conduct primary election by mail
Montana's June 2 primary will be conducted by mail in an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus
Bullock expands food benefits; expects to extend stay-at-home order
Gov. Steve Bullock provided an update on Montana’s COVID-19 situation and announced new measures to assist Montanans with food benefits during a press call on …