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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…
Suspect in stabbing given suspended sentence
A 44-year-old accused of stabbing a man at an Antelope Trail home in 2022 received a suspended sentence in Flathead County District Court in November.
Marion man sentenced for high-speed chase
A Marion man accused of leading law enforcement on a chase through Kalispell and along Montana 35 in the fall of 2022 earned a trio of suspended sentences in O…
Montana population growth slows
After years of new arrivals swelling Montana’s population and straining its housing supply, new data released Dec. 19 by the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that …
Suspect allegedly injured deputies during arrest
A 28-year-old faces multiple counts of assault on a peace officer after allegedly injuring a pair of Flathead County Sheriff's Office deputies during a New Yea…
Holidays bring spike in respiratory illnesses to Flathead County
Local health officials are reporting an increase in cases of flu, Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, over the holidays.
Donors have limited window to support schools and get dollar-for-dollar tax credits
The race begins for Montana public and private schools to secure a slice of $5 million in donations — and for donors to get dollar-for-dollar tax credits in re…
Kalispell city councilor sees signs for hope amid housing crunch
Kalispell City Councilor Ryan Hunter told his colleagues Tuesday he saw signs of success in addressing the region’s housing crunch as the body approved a multi…
Multiple state capitols evacuated due to threats, but no dangerous items immediately found
Multiple state capitols received bomb threats Wednesday morning that led to brief evacuations or lockdowns as police investigated, but no evidence of explosive…
Whitefish hospital welcomes first baby of 2024
Logan Health Whitefish's Birth Center welcomed its first baby of 2024 on New Year's Day.
Survey shows support for WHS building expansion when not tied to athletic complex
Results from a recent poll suggest that 57% of voters would vote in favor of a bond measure that would expand the Whitefish High School building but not includ…
States and Congress wrestle with cybersecurity after Iran attacks small town water utilities
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The tiny Aliquippa water authority in western Pennsylvania was perhaps the least-suspecting victim of an international cyberattack.
Brodehl to serve as chair of county commission
Flathead County Commissioner Randy Brodehl has been voted chair of the three member commission.
Law roundup: Neighbor slaps unwelcome visitor
A woman reportedly went to a neighbor's and they told her to get off the property and then twisted her arm and slapped her.
Flathead Valley man allegedly lit home on fire after argument
Authorities are holding Jason Jerald Andreaus Meyer in the county jail with bail set at $150,000 following the Dec. 20 structure fire.
Judges needed for The Yeti speech and debate tournament this weekend at Glacier High
Glacier High School will host The Yeti speech and debate tournament Friday and Saturday. The Yeti continues to offer exciting changes to the traditional tournament format.