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Sharp cold front to drop snow on Glacier Park
A winter weather advisory was issued for Glacier National Park beginning Wednesday night as a potent front out of …
Fifth Avenue West in Kalispell to close for paving project
A portion of Fifth Avenue West will again close to traffic this week as the Kalispell Street Department paves the busy stretch of roadway as part of a sewer and water main relocation project.
Hiring of Flathead hoops coach tabled by board
In another left turn in Flathead High School’s search for its next boys basketball coach, the hiring of Dan Trageser has been tabled by the Kalispell School Bo…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches 2024 GOP presidential campaign to challenge Trump
MIAMI (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday, stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest that will test both …
Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar whose hits included 'What's Love Got to Do With It,' dead at 83
NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in t…
Officers describe chaos, fear on Jan. 6 as judge weighs prison time for Oath Keepers' Rhodes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and public servants who fled the mob's attack told a judge on Wednesday that t…
Yellowstone baby bison put to death after visitor picks it up, leading herd to reject it
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park officials killed a newborn bison because its herd wouldn't take the animal back after a man pi…
Hearing date set for Glacier National Park inholder case
The Flathead Conservation District Board on Monday set Aug. 25 as the hearing date for a home that it believes was illegally built on the shores of McDonald Cr…
Lake County poised to withdraw from PL 280 after governor's veto
Gov. Greg Gianforte last week vetoed House Bill 479 – the only bill regarding Public Law 280 to make it through the 2023 Legislature. And this Thursday, the Lake County commissioners will vote on whether to withdra…
Abortion providers, state attorneys spar over new restrictions
A Helena district court judge on Tuesday barred the state from enforcing five new abortion restrictions while litigation over their constitutionality continues.
Glacier National Park, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks begin grizzly monitoring
Glacier National Park is participating in an effort led by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to monitor the grizzly bear population in the Northern Continental …
Law roundup: Barefoot man shows up at police department in handcuffs
A man wearing handcuffs showed up in the Kalispell Police Department lobby asking for help with removing the bling.
Project aims to restore underpass leading into Glacier’s west entrance
A group of West Glacier residents are working to beautify and restore the underpass leading into Glacier National Park’s busiest entrance.
Grant aims to turn Flathead County Health Department into regional hub for overdose prevention
The Flathead City-County Health Department will become a hub for training resources and naloxone distribution for several Northwest Montana communities after receiving a $173,000 grant to combat opioid overdoses.
Bonjour Bakery combines French and Argentinian flavors into tasty treats
Bonjour Bakery and Bistro in Kalispell specializes in providing authentic dulce de leche and other Argentinian and French inspired treats to the Flathead Valle…
Whitefish Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations
The organizations represent projects and programs in Bigfork, Browning, Columbia Falls, Eureka, Evergreen, Hungry Horse, Kalispell and Whitefish.