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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
Hearing could decide fate of house in Glacier
The Flathead Conservation District will hold a hearing Aug. 25 on a home it argues was built illegally on the bank of McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park.
Law roundup: Godzilla returns in ‘Botched Beer Run’
A drunk man in a red truck reportedly went to the store to buy beer. When employees told him they wouldn’t sell it to him because it was after 2 a.m. he put the beer down and left. But it didn’t end there.
Musician draws inspiration, love of music from family
Singer-songwriter Kelly Diane’s lifelong passion for music stems from her rebellious Amish grandfather who decided to pick up a guitar, despite his church’s di…
Volunteer writing coaches sought in Flathead County
Writing Coaches of Montana seeks volunteers to help students in Flathead County public schools improve their writing skills.
Crews continue to build lines around River Road East Fire
Officials said that firefighters took advantage of subdued fire activity Tuesday to work on direct control lines along the fire’s north side, in the Henry Creek area.
A Pilgrim’s Journey: Community says goodbye to beloved Polson pastor John Payne
A chorus of well-wishers gathered in a grassy courtyard at St. Joseph Medical Center recently to say so-long to hospital chaplain and local pastor John Payne, …
Attorney for Lewis and Clark County dismisses charges for arrested Montana Capitol protesters
The Lewis and Clark County Attorney’s Office dismissed cases against all seven of the protesters who were arrested at the Montana State Capitol in April.
Kalispell Fire Department ready to deploy new drone
Kalispell firefighters are excited by the potential of their newest emergency response tool, a sophisticated drone that they say will keep first responders saf…
Law roundup: Strangers puts syringes in dogs’ mouths
A strange woman in a black truck reportedly put a syringe filled with a liquid that looked like blood in the mouths of at least two dogs, telling bystanders it was “iron and enzymes.”
Kalispell City Council finalizes $141M budget
Kalispell City Council approved the municipality’s $141 million budget and mill levy for fiscal year 2024 on Monday.
Crews welcome rain as they battle fires across the region
Monday’s wet, cool weather allowed crews to close in on the wildfire, which is burning in heavy timber and difficult terrain on the Flathead and Kootenai natio…
Game animal numbers a concern for Northwest Montana hunters, survey shows
Hunters in Northwest Montana, while mainly satisfied with harvest opportunities for deer and elk, are concerned about game animal populations, according to a s…
C-Falls motorist given 10 years in state prison with five suspended
Judge Dan Wilson sentenced Kenneth Malcolm Stevenson, 35, to 10 years in Montana State Prison with five years suspended in Flathead County District Court on Au…
Kalispell man accused of shooting teen pleads not guilty
Ross Barker, 70, faces a single count of assault with a weapon following the alleged July 28 shooting at Moose Crossing in Marion.
Law roundup: Carny allegedly threatens to stab youth’s hand
A youth reportedly trying to buy fair tickets, went to pass the money under the booth window to a carny with missing front teeth, when the man, who was talking to other people, said he would stab his hand and shoot…