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Flathead Valley Community College holds 58th annual commencement May 15
Commencement will take place in Wachholz College Center.
Case dropped against woman accused of passing fake bonds
Authorities brought Liane Maree Lovelace, 55, up on a forgery charge after bank officials determined several bonds she tried to cash on April 7 were fake, acco…
Relocated Libby Food Pantry still providing for its community
After moving out of the defunct Asa Wood Elementary School in 2022, volunteers running the Libby Food Pantry are more than pleased with their new home.
Hundreds of local students take part in Girls on the Run 5K
More than 450 girls, spectators, volunteers and community members gathered on Sunday, May 21 for the Girls on the Run Flathead Valley celebratory 5K event, the…
Commissioners reject zone change for KM Ranch Road property
Saying they agreed with neighbors who spoke against the plan, Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday denied a zone change for 155 acres along KM Ranch Road, …
Regier family touts success on social issues during legislative session
The prominent political family, which includes Sen. Keith Reiger and his children, Rep. Amy Regier and Speaker of the House Matt Regier, all Kalispell Republic…
Montana first to ban people dressed in drag from reading to children in schools, libraries
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana has become the first state to specifically ban people dressed in drag from reading books to children at public schools and librari…
Montana acts to protect Native American priority in adopting Native children
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed legislation giving Native American families preference in fostering and adopting Native children …
Kansas woman dies after falling into Glacier National Park's Avalanche Creek
A 28-year-old woman died after falling into Avalanche Creek in Glacier National Park on Monday afternoon, park officials said.
Gianforte vetoes bill that would provide funding for law enforcement on Flathead reservation
Last week, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed House Bill 479 which would have provided funding for law enforcement on the the Flathead Reservation and given a coalition of stakeholders from the state, Lake County a…
Teen accused of deliberately crashing U-Haul truck into security barrier at park near White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police have arrested a Missouri man they believe intentionally crashed a U-Haul truck into a security barrier at a park across from the White…
Gianforte appoints Thomas Pardy to Thirteenth Judicial District Court
Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Monday his appointment of Thomas Pardy to serve on the Thirteenth Judicial District for Yellowstone County. Pardy will fill the vacancy created by Thirteenth Judicial District Judge Mi…
Montana governor signs law to define 'sex' as only male or female
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Republican Governor Greg Gianforte has signed a bill defining the word "sex" in state law as only male or female — joining Kansas and Tenn…
Sprunger bill increasing penalties for fentanyl trafficking signed into law
Gov. Greg Gianforte this month signed into law new penalties for convicted fentanyl dealers, an effort spearheaded by Rep. Courtenay Sprunger, R-Kalispell.
Airport applies for grant funding direct winter flight to Dallas
Glacier Park International Airport is seeking a federal grant to help underwrite a wintertime direct flight from the Flathead Valley to Dallas.
Law roundup: Suspicious robed man emerges from woods
A man reportedly dressed in a robe and “talking nonsense” emerged from among the trees by a building and someone was concerned for the safety of women who frequented a nearby gym.