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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Kalispell City Council to schedule public hearing on state infrastructure funds
Kalispell City Council is set Tuesday to confirm the date for a public hearing on how to potentially spend funds made available through the State-Local Infrast…
Law roundup: Grandma suspects jewel thief is relative
The Kalispell Police Department received a call from an upset grandmother whose granddaughter allegedly found the key to her safe and stole a diamond and gold necklace and a diamond and sapphire ring valued around …
PHOTOS: Cold snap
Photos taken this week as snow, gusting winds and frigid subzero temperatures from an arctic air mass descended on the Flathead Valley.
Survey finds growing tolerance among Montanans for wolves
MISSOULA – Montanans have varying attitudes and beliefs about wolves and wolf management, and over time some of those feelings have shifted, according to a new…
Science of the past and future — Flathead Lake Biological Station studies the Crown of the Continent
The year 2024 marks the 125th anniversary of the Flathead Lake Biological Station, a world-renowned research facility. The station, as an administrative unit w…
Carlosses to reign as Whitefish carnival king and queen
Whitefish residents Pat and Missy Carloss will reign as the Whitefish Winter Carnival King Ullr LXV and Queen of Snow. They were crowned during a coronation ce…
Writing Coaches looking for volunteers
Specifically, the program seeks to help students think critically about their writing assignments so they can become confident and competent writers across disciplines.
Law roundup: It’s not all about the Benjamins for manager
A manager with a stack of fake $100 bills he didn’t know what to do with called the Kalispell Police Department worried that the employee, who allegedly placed them all over the building for others to find as a pra…
Deep freeze delivers record lows to Flathead Valley
Saturday morning brought the kind of bitter cold to the Flathead Valley that saps car batteries, freezes pipes and takes your breath away.
Flathead Lake Biological Station remembers its past while conducting cutting-edge research
From its inception in 1899, the Flathead Lake Biological Station was known as the “Sentinel,” or guardian, of the lake. For researchers working in the facility…
Gianforte names members to property tax task force
Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Thursday the membership of a task force charged with formulating recommendations for ways the state could reduce the burden prope…
Convicted drug dealer gets three-year sentence after revocation
Judge Amy Eddy ordered Gordon Nicholas Breeden, 40, to the state Department of Corrections for three years after revoking the suspended sentence on Dec. 7.
State investigating complaint against Libby Police officer
State investigators are looking into a complaint against a Libby Police officer.
Blacktail Mountain opens for ski season Sunday
Following a good dose of winter weather this week, Blacktail Mountain Ski Area plans to open for the season on Sunday, Jan. 14 with limited terrain.
Donations assist Housing Whitefish program
The contribution will be further amplified by a $15,000 match from various Foley Family businesses in Whitefish.