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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
State health department under corrective plan for delayed SNAP applications
Federal officials have required Montana to implement a corrective action plan to improve what they call “unacceptable” delays in processing food assistance app…
FVCC hosts ceramic artist
The Flathead Valley Community College Art Department will host ceramic artist Coop Jeppesen on Tuesday, March 5 for a lecture and demonstration.
Jury finds man guilty of assaulting Kalispell Police officer
A jury found a man accused of wounding police during a fight outside of a Kalispell homeless shelter in October guilty of assault on a peace officer late last …
Teen accused of brawling with brass knuckles takes plea deal
Prosecutors initially brought Daisy Hope Crothers up on an assault with a weapon charge, but amended it after she reached a plea agreement on Feb. 8. She plead…
Kila School to put $8 million bond issue on the ballot for expansion
Kila School is moving forward with an $8 million bond issue in a May mail ballot election to expand the school.
Law roundup: People who are not about that RV lifestyle
A man complained that an RV with no license plates was parked by the mall and had a cord plugged into the building despite contacting security about moving it along. The cantankerous caller said he paid $1 million …
Kalispell seeks feedback for Main Street safety plan
The City of Kalispell, in partnership with Kittelson and Associates Inc., is holding an open house Tuesday to solicit public input for its forthcoming Main Str…
Bear attacks a skier in North Macedonia as mild winters cut their hibernation short
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — A Danish skier was injured in a bear attack at a nature park in North Macedonia Tuesday, in an area where authorities say mild winters have led to a surge in the brown bear population.
Rexford man killed in fatal U.S. 93 wreck near Trego
A 56-year-old Rexford man died following a traffic accident on U.S. 93 in Lincoln County near Trego on Monday morning.
Trains collide near Bonners Ferry
A railroad crewman received minor injuries after two trains collided on a Union Pacific track shortly before noon near Mirror Lake Road west in Boundary County.
Noxon fire chief says arson not suspected in blaze that burned three businesses
Noxon's fire chief told attendees at a community meeting Saturday that no evidence of arson was found during the initial investigation into the cause of a fire…
Supreme Court restores Trump to ballot, rejecting state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously restored Donald Trump to 2024 presidential primary ballots, rejecting state attempts to ban the Repub…
Experienced fire manager looks to lead rural Whitefish fire area
D.C. Haas traded in climbing into black bear dens for fighting fires when he moved to Montana several decades ago.
Kalispell City Council could address vacancy issue created by election snafu
Municipal officials have prepared resolutions ahead of Monday’s Kalispell City Council meeting that could see it declare two of its seats vacant and then immed…
Law roundup: Student avoids TikTok scam with police help
A student was reportedly almost scammed by a TikTok user who claimed they wanted to use one of his portrait photos as a concept for a portrait, promising him $500 in payment. The scammer then sent a fraudulent $1,0…