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Flathead Valley Community College holds 58th annual commencement May 15
Commencement will take place in Wachholz College Center.
Don't panic: N. Idaho's Silverwood opens for season
Vicky Richardson is going to be up this morning. And down. And then back up.
Woman's body found in Libby's Flower Creek
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a body in Flower Creek near the Libby Cemetery and Libby baseball and softball fields about 2:37 p.m., May 10.
Glacier's Sun Road opens to Avalanche Creek on Saturday
The Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park will open to Avalanche Creek for motor vehicles beginning Saturday morning.
Montana Supreme Court upholds ruling that allows some nurses to provide abortions
The Montana Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s decision that allowed advanced practice registered nurses to legally provide abortions in the state.
Woman’s passion for music leads to earning college degree
Throughout much of her life, Mary Tirman was too busy to pursue a college education. Raising four children and running a business after her husband died, she p…
Man allegedly threatened school shooting in texts
Robert Arnold Brown, 36, faces a felony count of intimidation and a misdemeanor charge of assault with a bodily fluid. He was booked into the Flathead County D…
Law roundup: Shortcut leads to exchange of curse words
A homeowner told officers that a kid cut through his yard and jumped onto his work trailer.
Motorcycle clubs hold diaper drive
Christian Motorcyclists Association has been doing this for over 15 years.
Kalispell resident crowned Miss Montana USA 2023
The 27-year-old Montana native works as the marketing manager for the Glacier Institute.
Parkinson’s Support Group walkathon planned May 20
The Flathead Valley Parkinson’s Support Group will host the Walk for Parkinson’s on May 20 in Creston.
Convicted killer sentenced to 80 years imprisonment
A jury found Zackary Matthew Maas guilty of deliberate homicide for the 2022 murder of Gabriel Wagoner in Kalispell following a four-day trial in March.
Accused squatter takes plea deal
A woman who told authorities that the house they allegedly caught her squatting in belonged to her has struck a plea deal with prosecutors.
Suspect in camper theft pleads guilty
A Washington woman arrested last year after a Kalispell Police officer spotted her improperly hauling what turned out to be a stolen camper pleaded guilty to a…
2023 District music festival results
Northwest Montana’s student musicians showcased their talent at the District 1 Music Festival.
Missoula man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide charge
Bradley Keith Burgess, 37, entered the guilty plea before Judge Robert Allison in Flathead County District Court on May 9 after striking a deal with prosecutor…