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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 $…
Law roundup: These boots were made for walking right out the door
A woman wearing a brown-gray jacket and brown boots was reportedly walking through a store knocking things off shelves and shoving things into her bag before heading to the door where a truck was waiting.
Case dropped against man accused of threatening police
Prosecutors charged Douglas Seward Russell, 72, who does not have an address listed, with felony intimidation following his June 30, 2022 arrest.
Competitors and their pigs hog spotlight in the show ring at the Northwest Montana Fair
Inside the Trade Center, excited children and eager parents awaited the chance to show the pigs they had raised to a judge.
Montana property tax rebate claims open Aug. 15
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 15, eligible Montana homeowners may apply to claim their property tax rebates. Claims must be filed by Oct. 1, 2023.
Trump, 18 allies indicted in Georgia over 2020 election meddling
Donald Trump and 18 allies were indicted in Georgia on Monday, accused of scheming to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss in the state.
1 dead, suspect jailed after alleged fight near Kalispell's Parkline Trail
One man is dead and another behind bars after an early morning fight Sunday in Kalispell, officials say.
Judge sides with young activists in first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge on Monday sided with young environmental activists who said state agencies were violating their constitutional right to a …
Volunteer dedicates nearly 20 years of service to projects in Glacier National Park
As Cheryl Klein slept under the stars in Glacier that night, she did not know that it was the start to a new chapter of her life with the volunteer associates.
Kalispell City Council to run downtown banner policy up the flagpole
Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider a new downtown banner policy.
Law roundup: Sisters throw punches for front seat
Two sisters allegedly got into a punching match after arguing over who would sit in the front seat of a car in a grocery store parking lot.
Professional fighters come to Kalispell to highlight brain injury awareness
Montana is in the top three states across the nation for traumatic brain injury related deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an…
New owners freshen up Whitefish Westside Market
After Frank Barnes, the market’s previous owner retired, the baton was passed, leading to the addition of over 400 new products, outdoor seating, and two full-…
While rare, otter attack not out of character, experts say
The three women who were recently attacked by an otter while floating on the Jefferson River near Three Forks stood about a near-equal chance of being charged …
Law roundup: Man takes the shortcut to parking space
A man took a shortcut through the middle of an apartment complex, driving his Ford F150 over grass and two septic tanks, to get to a parking spot.
Suspect in custody after alleged car theft at airport
A man is in custody after he reportedly stole a car from the Glacier International Parking lot Saturday afternoon according to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Of…