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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…
Law roundup: Reckless driver goes buggy on the road
A woman driving a red Volkswagen Beetle was being a reckless pest on the road as she reportedly tailgated vehicles, wove in and out of a traffic lane, passed unsafely, flipped people off, threw things out the windo…
Hiker sets new fastest known time record for Continental Divide Trail
The 41-year-old was accounting for hiking 3,050 miles when he only needed to account for 2,882 miles. After taking his only rest day of the entire trip to reco…
Deer Park named National Blue Ribbon school
Deer Park School was designated a 2023 Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for being one of Montana’s “exemplary high-performing schools.”
Paintball business takes aim at entertainment
In the future, Montana Action Paintball hopes to find an indoor space for foam-based weaponry battles or paintball using rubber paintballs.
Decision to forgo Banned Books Week at ImagineIF Libraries proves divisive
An ImagineIF Libraries trustee disputed the depiction of a recent decision to forgo observation of Banned Books Week as a board decision during a Sept. 28 meet…
Law roundup: Police apprised of friends’ alleged theft
A man told the Kalispell Police Department that his homeless friends, who sleep in his car, stole his $50 e-cigarette. Although he did not want to formally report the theft, he was still salty
Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown ended late Saturday, hours before a midnight deadline, as Congress approved a temporary funding b…
On the brink of a federal shutdown, the House passes a 45-day funding plan and sends it to Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — On the brink of a federal government shutdown, the House on Saturday swiftly approved a 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open as …
Suspect in gas station fight earns six-month sentence
Robert Eugene McCarty, 36, initially faced a felony assault with a weapon charge in Flathead County District Court related to the April 17 melee at the Kalispe…
Parking dispute sparked shooting, court docs say
Prosecutors filed an assault with a weapon charge against John David Walker, 70, of Dayton in Flathead County District Court on Sept. 29, two days after the sh…
PHOTOS: Kila School celebrates Native American Heritage Day
Students at Kila School celebrate Native American Heritage Day with a variety of activities on Friday, Sept. 29.
National park gates will be locked, rangers furloughed if government shuts down
Entrances to national parks will be blocked and thousands of park rangers will be furloughed if Congress doesn't reach a budget agreement this weekend, the Dep…
Bigfork ranch looking to teach skills of the Old West
One local ranch is looking to use it’s Old West heritage to held educate children and more.
Weather closes vehicle access to Glacier's Logan Pass
Glacier National Park announced late Thursday that the Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed to motor vehicles between Avalanche Creek and Jackson Glacier Overlook b…
ImagineIF Libraries director resigns
Ashley Cummins is leaving her position as ImagineIF Library Director, citing family issues.