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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…
Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at age 90
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the "Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throug…
Law roundup: Man learns guns and booze don’t mix
A man disarmed by a police officer after mixing a gun with alcohol phoned the Columbia Falls Police Department to inquire about where and how he could recover the weapon.
Dementia workshop aims to educate and support caregivers
Alzheimer’s falls under the umbrella of dementia-related diseases, which are hallmarked by progressive mental decline that leads to loss of memory, issues with reasoning and changes in communication, among other sy…
Whitefish's proposed rental assistance program well-received
The Whitefish City Council showed interest in a program aimed at providing rental assistance to residents of Whitefish.
Fire in Kalispell mobile home park extinguished
Firefighters from Kalispell and Evergreen doused a blaze in a lean-to used for firewood storage in a mobile home park near the intersection of Whitefish Stage …
Judge grants restraining order blocking abortion licensure requirement from taking effect
A judge in Helena issued a temporary restraining order temporarily blocking a law set to take effect Oct. 1 that would have required Montana abortion clinics t…
Kalispell's Mady Rigg competes in Miss USA on Friday night
Kalispell resident Mady Rigg competes in the 2023 Miss USA Pageant in Reno, Nevada on Friday, Sept. 29.
Kalispell shooting leaves one man injured, another behind bars
Kalispell Police officers headed to Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply on U.S. 93 South about 4:30 p.m., Sept. 27 for a report of an assault with a weapon, accord…
In Glacier National Park, this toilet melds into the landscape
Over the years, Glacier Park has added a host of bathrooms along the Going-to-the-Sun Road at several pullouts.
Republican legislator sues Gianforte administration over tax bill
Republican state Sen. Brad Molnar filed a lawsuit against the Montana Department of Revenue Tuesday, alleging that the agency has misinterpreted state law in a way that will result in property owners across Montana…
Bigfork teen accused of raping minor
Logan Sutherland of Bigfork remains held in the county jail with a transfer hearing before Judge Robert Allison in Flathead County District Court scheduled for…
'Magic John Michaels' remembered as voice of the valley
Every weekday morning, John Michael Fleming arrived at Kalispell’s Bee Broadcasting radio station at 4 a.m. to prepare for his 6 a.m. show, Bear Morning Countr…
Apartment project proposed at Whitefish's south entrance
Plans emerged Monday for a large mixed-use development at the south gateway to Whitefish that would include more than 200 apartment units.
Suspected dog-napper facing felony charges
Ashley Nicole Smith, 37, faces felony counts of criminal mischief and criminal possession of dangerous drugs after allegedly ramming her ex-boyfriend’s vehicle…
Volunteers invited to Hawk Watch in Glacier Park
Glacier National Park will host its annual Mount Brown Hawk Watch Program on Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. near Lake McDonald Lodge.