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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Top lawmakers open negotiations on new Kentucky budget
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's legislative leaders warned Monday of the severe challenges to crafting a new state budget as the coronavirus shrinks state tax…
Forest Service seeks comments on timber, fuels project
The Flathead National Forest is soliciting public input about a timber and fuels project 20 miles north of Whitefish in the Tally Lake District.
Two more in county test positive for coronavirus
Two additional individuals have tested positive for coronavirus in Flathead County, according to a press release sent Monday afternoon from the Flathead City-County Health Department.
Sen. Rand Paul kept working for six days after virus test
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol because he had no sympt…
Governors to urge feds for more funding, testing, equipment
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The nation's governors will be calling on the federal government for major economic help in battling the coronavirus and keeping business…
UN chief urges immediate global cease-fire to fight COVID-19
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Monday for an immediate cease-fire in conflicts around the world to tackle the coronavirus…
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Rhode Island pushes April presidential primary to June
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island is the latest state to move its presidential primary in response to the new coronavirus.
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War-torn Syria braces for lockdown after first virus case
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrians rushed to stock up on food and fuel Monday amid fears that authorities would resort to even stricter measures after reporting th…
Who and what is exempt from Michigan stay-at-home order
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday issued a three-week order that residents stay at home and not gather in public or private with people who are not part of their household, with exceptions.
Gateway Community Center closed to the public
The Gateway Community Center in Kalispell is closed to the public until further notice in an effort to halt the spread of coronavirus.
Boeing to suspend production in Seattle because of virus
SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing will suspend operations at its Seattle area facilities due to the spread of coronavirus, idling tens of thousands of aerospace workers, t…
Montana high court asks judges to consider releasing inmates
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The chief justice of the Montana Supreme Court is asking city and county judges to consider releasing from jail as many offenders as they can to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.