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Convicted rapist sentenced to 40 years in Montana State Prison
A man whose rape of a teenager came to light when someone working on his laptop found video evidence of the crime …
One charged with felony after teens break into downtown Kalispell building
Daniel Alexander Ronshaugen of Kalispell pleaded not guilty before Judge Danni Coffman in Flathead County District Court on Sept. 26.
Prosecutors: Trump 'resorted to crimes' after losing 2020 election in failed bid to cling to power
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump "resorted to crimes" after losing the 2020 election, federal prosecutors said in a court filing unsealed Wednesday that argues t…
Helene search crews go door to door looking for survivors
Isolated and without electricity or phone service since Hurricane Helene inflicted devastation across the Southeast nearly a week ago, residents in the mountai…
Biden won't support a strike on Iran nuclear sites as Israel weighs response to Iran missile attack
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday he will not support an Israeli strike on sites related to Tehran's nuclear program in respons…
Water and power outages from Helene test patience in the Southeast
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Many residents of the Carolinas who still lacked running water, cellphone service and electricity Wednesday made do for the moment and q…
Pennsylvania town grapples with Trump assassination attempt ahead of his return
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump is going back to Butler, where the world last saw him pump his fist and beseech followers to "fight," even as blood streaked hi…
Flathead County board rejects prerelease center
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment on Tuesday shot down a proposal by the state to open a prerelease center in Evergreen.
Girl Scout Troop creates care kits for Red Cross
The project aims to supplement the American Red Cross's existing assistance programs. The Girl Scouts recently delivered 30 care kits to the Kalispell Red Cros…
Couple sues Kalispell for injuries suffered from officer-involved shooting in 2021
A Flathead Valley couple is suing the city of Kalispell, seeking compensation for injuries suffered during an officer-involved shooting at a gas station in 202…
Law roundup: Spreading the good news the wrong way
A man out trying to save souls drew the ire of a store manager, who told the Kalispell Police Department that the roving proselytizer was harassing his employees.
2024 Voter Guide: House District 1
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candida…
2024 Voter Guide: House District 2
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candida…
2024 Voter Guide: House District 3
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to state Legislature candidates running in contested races in Northwest Montana. Candida…
Samaritan House breaks ground on housing expansion
The project includes 16 apartments for veterans, 18 two-to-three-bedroom apartments for families (both income based) and an expansion of the administrative bui…
Native Americans in Montana ask court for voting sites on reservation
BILLINGS (AP) — Native Americans living on a remote Montana reservation filed a lawsuit against state and county officials Monday saying they don't have enough…