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Woman’s body found floating in Flathead Lake near Bigfork
A woman’s body was pulled out of Flathead Lake near Bigfork on Wednesday after being discovered by a wake surfing …
Suspected burglar caught on remote camera feed
Levi Thomas Hiebert, 36, is expected to be arraigned on a felony charge of burglary and a misdemeanor count of theft before Judge Paul Sullivan on April 3.
Law roundup: Man has skin in the game
Someone allegedly had a verbal agreement with an online forum user to purchase multiple video game "skins" for $950 and hadn’t received the digital items for weeks. An officer answered the person’s questions about …
Montana House votes down harsher penalties for employers hiring immigrants in US illegally
The Montana House on Monday narrowly voted down a bill that would have imposed tougher penalties on employers caught hiring immigrants in the United States ill…
Montana Senate can’t muster enough votes to punish former president Ellsworth
The Montana Senate drew to a stalemate Monday over whether to expel former leader Jason Ellsworth for ethics violations, though there’s no limit to how many tr…
A new thermal steam vent is grabbing attention in ever-changing Yellowstone National Park
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A new thermal vent spewing steam in the air at Yellowstone National Park is gaining attention, mainly because it's visib…
Montana farmers troubled by tariffs
A $1.2 billion piece of Montana’s economy is likely to face tougher markets as tariffs erode favorable trade terms in Canada and China.
Teacher embraces harmony lesson that comes from Japanese martial art
The 70-year-old is dressed in a traditional Japanese martial arts uniform called a gi. His newly received fifth-level black belt tucked away under his hakama, …
Kalispell City Council to discuss creating city code enforcement program
Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider hiring code enforcement personnel to oversee several areas of municipal code.
Prerelease center lawsuit settlement goes before county board
A settlement agreement in a lawsuit filed by the state against Flathead County for rejecting the opening of prerelease center in Evergreen will be considered b…
Law roundup: Business not about van life or cat life
A hotel asked the Kalispell Police Department to remove two people on the “do not return list” who, along with seven cats, were reportedly sitting in a broken-down van with toy skeletons on the top in the parking l…
Suspect arrested in Aspen Court standoff given suspended sentences
Judge Heidi Ulbricht handed down concurrent five-year sentences for aggravated burglary and criminal possession of dangerous drugs, both suspended, on Jan. 9 t…
Unique wellness treatments focus for Lakeside spa
Annie Dillard constantly looks for calming treatment options to add to the spa that are unique and contribute to a serene experience.
West Valley School robotics team dives into preparations for world championship
The West Valley School Gummy Sharks robotics team dives into preparations to compete on the international stage at the FIRST World Championship. Fundraising ef…
Flathead County Animal Shelter overwhelmed after authorities seize 27 dogs in animal cruelty case
The Flathead County Animal Shelter is overwhelmed with animals after 27 dogs were seized from allegedly unsanitary conditions at a Coram property earlier this month, according to shelter division manager Austin Hic…
Church to thrift store: Kalispell’s 130-year-old building seeks renovation to preserve historic legacy
The building, listed under the National Register of Historic Places, has housed people of faith, those looking for bargain finds and for a time students. After…