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Kalispell Middle School teacher wins History Teacher of the Year Award
All the work tanning hides, building log cabins, panning for gold and garnets, grinding wheat and churning butter,…
Kalispell paving projects set to begin July 26
Motorists should expect delays with various paving projects around Kalispell set to start up Wednesday.
Flathead Lake's low water level prompts disaster declaration request
Flathead County commissioners asked Gov. Greg Gianforte on Monday to issue a disaster declaration for Flathead and Lake counties owing to the repercussions of …
Authorities search for grizzly bear that killed woman near Yellowstone National Park
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Montana (AP) — Authorities searched Monday for a grizzly bear that attacked and killed a woman on a trail west of Yellowstone National Park a…
Fire in Seeley-Swan grows to 2,927 acres
Evacuation orders are in place for some residences in the Seeley-Swan Valley due to a wildfire burning about 12 miles northwest of Seeley Lake.
Glacier librarian hits the road to learn about the auto industry
Kerrie More is not an automobile industry scholar — yet. She recently spent a week in Indianapolis learning about a part of history that shaped the everyday l…
Man accused of pulling gun gets suspended sentence
Accused of drawing a gun during a noise dispute with a neighbor last year, a Columbia Falls man earned a suspended jail sentence in Flathead County District Co…
Law roundup: Children taunt woman by calling her a ‘Karen’
About five to seven children reportedly riding bicycles and hanging out near mailboxes taunted a woman and went to her porch where they called her a “Karen” after she asked them to leave a trailer park where they d…
Woman found dead after grizzly bear encounter near Yellowstone National Park
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Montana (AP) — A woman was found dead in Montana on Saturday after coming into contact with a grizzly bear on a trail west of Yellowstone Nat…
Deck collapse at Montana country club leaves more than 30 injured during popular golf tournament
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — More than 30 people were injured when a deck collapsed at a country club overlooking Montana's largest city, police said Sunday.
Former classmates dedicate memorial tree, plan for 50th reunion
The Flathead High School Class of 1973 is gearing up to celebrate its 50th reunion with a week of events sure to be filled with hugs, laughs, stories, photos a…
Kootenai Outdoor Adventure Club making memorable connections
It’s an ambitious undertaking to be sure, but the benefits of the Kootenai Outdoor Adventure Program are very tangible.
Law roundup: Cops don’t look deeper into ‘plumber’s crack’
Someone complained that the pants of a man they saw napping in the grass were hanging halfway down exposing his “behind.” Kalispell Police Department officers assessing
Zinke targets Glacier National Park ticketed entry system with legislation
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke’s latest attempt to roll back the vehicle reservation system in Glacier National Park is coming in the form of legislation.
Judge orders Montana health clinic to pay nearly $6 million over false asbestos claims
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A health clinic in a Montana town plagued by deadly asbestos contamination must pay the government almost $6 million in penalties and da…
Woman arrested during Majestic Valley Arena brawl changes plea
The Washington state woman arrested for allegedly wielding a bat during a large brawl involving outlaw motorcycle clubs at Majestic Valley Arena in February pl…