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New owner begins renovating former Outlaw Inn, details plan for extended-stay rentals
Columbia Falls developer Mick Ruis has begun renovating the former Outlaw Inn after its previous owner left the bu…
City begins treating Grandview Well for forever chemicals
A forever chemical treatment system installed last week at Kalispell's Grandview Wells site is expected to be operational in the coming days.
Law roundup: Man goes for beer walk in underwear
A man wearing underwear was reportedly spotted holding a beer and walking in traffic in Evergreen.
Stillwater Christian School plans expansion with $5 million donation
On a sunny Tuesday evening, Stillwater Christian School celebrated a back-to-school open house with the announcement of a $5 million donation, from community p…
Flathead County commissioners sign off on final budget
Flathead County commissioners have approved a $129.7 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Suspected downtown Kalispell shooter pleads not guilty
Lewis Anthony Crooks, 25, of Kalispell was arraigned before Judge Dan Wilson on counts of criminal endangerment and criminal mischief on Sept. 5.
Teenager with airsoft gun sparks school lockdowns in Kalispell
A teenager armed with an airsoft handgun sent two Kalispell public schools into lockdown Friday morning, authorities said.
Trump assails women who accused him of misconduct, days before his debate with Harris
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shortly after appearing in court for an appeal of a decision that found him liable for sexual abuse, Donald Trump stepped in front of televis…
Sheehy maintains poll lead over Tester
U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy held a commanding lead with likely Montana voters in a new election poll commissioned by AARP.
Kalispell City Council OKs two residential and commercial developments
Kalispell City Council gave the development of two residential and commercial areas the green light during Tuesday night’s meeting.
Poll finds few voters in western Montana supportive of Project 2025
If Republican candidates don’t want to talk about the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, they can probably be forgiven because even fewer of their constituents want to hear about it.
Conservation easement placed on 51 acres near Swan Lake
Just before the Covid pandemic, Paul Johnson and his wife Candace Greene made the move to buy a plot of land near their cabin on Swan Lake.
Lake County struggles with wage increases for county workers
Lake County employees won’t see much of a pay increase in the coming year if commissioners stick with a plan passed by the Board of Compensation on Tuesday.
Former housing authority director accused of embezzling $106k
The former executive director of the Whitefish Housing Authority is accused of embezzling more than $100,000 from the nonprofit during his brief tenure with the organization.
Glacier National Park vehicle reservations end Sept. 9
Sunday is the last day vehicle reservations are required to enter Glacier National Park. This includes reservations for Going-to-the-Sun Road at the west entra…
Law roundup: HIPAA doesn't cover crime
Kalispell Police officers poked around a medical facility after a nurse reported overhearing a conversation between a patient and a visitor that seemed to be about a stolen Cadillac. Officers were unable to find an…