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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 $…
Gunning to be the best: Teens take part in local shooting league
Standing with her feet hip-distance apart, Flathead Valley Pheasants Forever Youth Shooting League member Abbi Townsend leans into her slightly bent, forward-f…
Levy could provide overtaxed Kalispell Fire Department with more personnel, new station
When the calls began coming in Feb. 1 about a possible structure fire off of Three Mile Drive, the Kalispell Fire Department was across town fielding a medical…
Braxton Mitchell faces independent challenger for House District 5
Two-term Republican state Rep. Braxton Mitchell faces a youthful, independent challenger in House District 5 this year — 18-year-old Colton Little.
Law roundup: Person pooped out from arguing neighbors
Someone was tired of hearing neighbors yelling at each other about cleaning up dog poop they called asking if Kalispell Police Department could charge a man involved with “vandalism or something.” They added ...
The Honey Girl of Auschwitz — a story of survival and forgiveness
In the face of death, Holocaust survivor Esther Basch found life.
Yellowstone National Park gets $40 million gift to build more employee housing
A $40 million private donation will go toward building at least 70 new modular housing units for employees at Yellowstone National Park, the National Park Serv…
Owen Sowerwine Natural Area permanently protected
The Owen Sowerwine Natural Area is now permanently protected after years of work to conserve it.
COVID-19 no longer means five days in isolation, CDC says
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday.
Marion woman killed in crash at roundabout near Kalispell
A Marion woman died March 1 in a single-vehicle crash at a roundabout on U.S. 2 near Kalispell.
Kalispell Police Department could see its ranks expand if levy passes
Faced with staffing shortages and an increased workload, Kalispell Police Department officials said the city’s proposed public safety levy will bolster the age…
Season closure begins on north shore of Flathead Lake
A seasonal closure starts March 1 along a large portion of the north shore of Flathead Lake between Bigfork and Somers to support migrating and nesting birds.
Permits required for opening burning season
The Montana open burning season begins March 1. While burning is allowed year-round, there are different restrictions and requirements throughout the seasons.
Law roundup: Adverse drug reactions not a crime
After allegedly suffering an allergic reaction to pain medication, a patient turned his doctor over to the Kalispell Police Department.
DEQ reviews new septage land application site in Kalispell
Private property east of Glacier Park International Airport is under consideration for a septage land application site.
Suspect in fatal Columbia Falls stabbing pleads not guilty
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