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Counting machines add vote of confidence to elections security
The conference room of the Flathead County Elections Department whirred with noise. Volunteers rattled off strings…
Don Kaltschmidt reelected as chair of the Montana Republican Party
Don “K” Kaltschmidt, a Flathead Valley automobile dealer and known Republican voice, was reelected last weekend to a third term as chair of the Montana GOP.
Southern Baptists refuse to let Saddleback Church back into the denomination for women pastors
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting an appeal by the California megachurc…
Funding approved for next round of amenities at Somers Beach State Park
The State Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously Tuesday to release the remainder of the $2 million available for the further development of Somers Beach…
Assault suspect behind bars after arrest in Deer Lodge
A Kila man awaiting sentencing on an assault with a weapon charge is back behind bars for allegedly crashing a borrowed pickup truck in Deer Lodge last month a…
Nude prowler given deferred sentence
The man brought up on a burglary charge after allegedly trying to steal a motorcycle from a Columbia Falls area home while nude earlier this year has received …
County Planning Board looks at plans near Columbia Falls
The planning board meets at 6 p.m. in the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W. in Kalispell.
Law roundup: An anonymous report of chicken neglect
woman, who wanted to remain anonymous, reportedly requested to speak to a Columbia Falls Police Department officer about “chicken neglect.” She
Feds launch Title IX investigation into hazing allegations: Lawyer
The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights is investigating Kalispell Public Schools regarding Title IX complaints of two types of discrimination…
Libby officials begin work of rebuilding depleted police force
The Libby Police Commission, city officials and chief of police are working together to replenish the depleted ranks of the Libby Police Department.
Teen in Montana climate trial testifies on effects of wildfire smoke
A high school athlete who along with 15 other young people took Montana to court over climate change testified Tuesday that increased smoke from forest fires m…
Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges
Former President Donald Trump became the first former president to face a judge on federal charges as he pleaded not guilty in a Miami courtroom Tuesday to doz…
Going-to-the-Sun Road opens for the season to vehicles
The full length of Glacier National Park's scenic Going-to-the-Sun Road opened to motorists Tuesday morning for the 2023 summer season, marking the road’s earl…
State agency takes comments on septage disposal plan
A private septic service company is seeking state approval to use a West Valley property for the disposal of septage on agricultural fields.
Lemonade Fire salvage harvest project to occur near Marion
A salvage harvest project has received the green light from the Tally Lake Ranger District for trees affected by the Lemonade Fire, which burned around 668 acres last September.
Kalispell Planning Board to consider request for additional apartments
The Kalispell Planning Board meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday in City Hall, 201 First Ave. E. The meeting can also be attended virtually via Zoom.