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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…
Assault suspect deemed unfit to proceed
Kalispell Police officers arrested Ilya Paul Khmelev, 26, on Jan. 7 after he allegedly threatened a shelter worker with a metal pole about 3 feet in length, co…
Father sentenced for fight that injured infant child
Judge Dan Wilson handed down the deferred three-year sentence for felony criminal endangerment to Joseph Richard Riggs, 39, on Sept. 21.
Federal lawsuit over Whitefish’s impact fees allowed to move ahead
A federal judge will allow a class-action lawsuit alleging the city of Whitefish has been overcharging for impact fees for new development to move forward.
Assault charge dismissed against suspect in campground fight
Chelsie Morrison, 34, was brought up on an assault with a weapon charge in January in connection with the alleged Oct. 3, 2022 dispute at the Dog Creek Campgro…
Leaf collection in Kalispell begins Oct. 16
The Kalispell Public Works Department will start the collection of leaves this season beginning Oct. 16 and will stop the collection effort on Nov. 17.
Kalispell man joins ranks of Montana Highway Patrol
Kalispell native Philip Rhodes was among nine troopers commissioned by the Montana Highway Patrol during a graduation ceremony in Helena on Sept. 29.
Clark Fork Valley Hospital no longer delivering babies
Citing mounting challenges in staffing, training and patient numbers, Clark Fork Valley Hospital is discontinuing its delivering of babies effective Jan. 1, 20…
FVCC holds free community lecture series
Each lecture is free to attend and registration is not required.
Gianforte administration takes school tax dispute with counties to court
The administration of Gov. Greg Gianforte filed a lawsuit Monday against Missoula County seeking a judicial ruling on a dispute with county governments over whether the state has the authority to require the full c…
Bozeman attorney Ben Alke launches campaign for state attorney general
Bozeman attorney Ben Alke, a Democrat, launched his campaign for state attorney general last week, attacking incumbent Republican Austin Knudsen in a biting sp…
Law roundup: Parents steamed after catching teen vaping
After sleeping on it, a parent who caught their teenager vaping the night prior contacted the Columbia Falls Police Department. Apparently opting for some tough love, the parent asked that officers issue the 16-yea…
Arrested for shoplifting, 31-year-old charged with drug possession
Nolan Wayne Hamman faces one felony count of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and a misdemeanor theft charge following his Sept. 28 arrest at a U.S. 93 g…
Man accused of threatening school shooting given deferred prosecution agreement
Robert Arnold Brown faced one count of felony intimidation and a misdemeanor charge of assault with a bodily fluid following his May 8 arrest in Columbia Falls.
Alleged drunk driver involved in fatal collision pleads no contest
The motorist accused of striking and killing a 21-year-old from Columbia Falls while drunk in March pleaded no contest Tuesday to a trio of misdemeanors stemming from the fatal collision.
Voters reject $33.7M Whitefish School District bond issue
Voters have turned down a $33.7 million bond issue put forward by the Whitefish School District that would have funded an expansion of the high school and its …