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New owners vow to keep Great Northern Bar unchanged
The Great Northern Bar and Grill in Whitefish officially changed hands at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 28. Aside from t…
Law roundup: Money hungry delivery driver steals tips
A man allegedly working for DoorDash stole money out of the location’s employee tip jar.
Libby City Council OKs distracted driving ordinance
Following a 3-2 vote Monday at the City Council meeting, Libby became the latest Montana community to approve such a measure.
Logan Health dedicates Pediatric Infusion Center
Logan Health Children’s is planning a dedicated space, named the Rita Fitzsimmons Pediatric Infusion Center, designed to meet the unique needs of children undergoing infusion treatments.
Still a competitor, even at 100
Even at 100, Marie Trodick still loves to play cards.
Lake County commissioner slams Polson Police chief's book
What’s typically a cordial monthly meeting between city and county government officials collapsed last Tuesday afternoon, after Lake County Commissioner Gale Decker opened the session which he introduced as “a hear…
Sen. Steve Daines visits Beijing as tariff fight grows
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, has met a senior Chinese diplomat in Beijing at a time when the U.S. and China have swapp…
Poetry Out Loud champ from Whitefish heads to national competition
Sixteen high school students from schools across Montana met at Grandstreet Theatre in Helena, to compete in the 2025 Montana Poetry Out Loud State Finals earl…
Property tax relief bill gets warm welcome in Montana House
A property tax bill that faced an onslaught of fierce opposition at its first hearing saw nothing but support Thursday in the House Taxation committee — after …
Bibler Home and Garden tours support student scholarships at FVCC
Join the Flathead Valley Community College Foundation to celebrate spring and summer with a walk amidst thousands of beautiful flowers at Bibler Home and Garde…
Arrested for public urination, man allegedly threatens Whitefish Police officer
A man arrested for allegedly peeing behind a Whitefish bus stop earlier this month is accused of threatening the police officer who took him to county jail.
Law roundup: Woman stranded for her own good
A woman alleged her boyfriend took her car keys, leaving her stranded at a location. An officer reminded her about the status of her license, and she said she would find another way to get to work.
Husband brought up on felony charge after allegedly assaulting and strangling his wife
Malakai Steven Long, 20, pleaded not guilty before Judge Paul Sullivan at his March 13 arraignment.
Judge rules for developer, Lincoln County in Thompson Chain of Lakes suit
It appears there is one less obstacle to a developer’s plans to build a RV park at Happy’s Inn following a recent court ruling in Lincoln County.
Navy veteran selected as Columbia Falls' next city manager
Columbia Falls has a new city manager. City Council recently selected retired Capt. Eric Hanks, a distinguished Navy veteran, to lead the city.
Proposal to rejigger marijuana tax revenue advances
Senate Bill 307 would strip allocations for wildlife habitat, trails and parks and put that money toward substance use disorder treatment and law enforcement.