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Flathead Valley Community College holds 58th annual commencement May 15
Commencement will take place in Wachholz College Center.
Law roundup: Woman lurks in the shadows of playhouse
A strange woman with pink shoelaces was reportedly spotted by a daycare employee sitting in the shadows in the playhouse. Kalispell Police Department officers kicked her off the property.
Family Forestry Expo showcases forest landscapes
The weeklong event includes visits by fifth-grade students and wraps up on Saturday, May 13 when families are invited to share in expo activities from 9 a.m. t…
Family of missing hiker recounts harrowing weekend
The family of the hiker who went missing in Glacier National Park over the weekend say 19-year-old Matthew Read is recovering and receiving treatment after spe…
Judge rules Public Law 280 suit can move forward
The fate of Public Law 280 – the agreement between the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Lake County and the state of Montana that gives the county jurisdiction over felonies committed on the Flathead Reserv…
Former Polson police chief pleads not guilty in drunk driving case
Jeremy Morigeau, attorney for former Polson Police Chief Wade Nash, entered a not-guilty plea to a DUI charge on behalf of his client on April 26 in Justice Court.
County Planning Board looks at subdivision near McGregor Lake
The county planning board meets at 6 p.m. in the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W. in Kalispell.
Kalispell man honored after organ donations save four people
Jacob Clayton loved mountain biking and was a “jack of all trades.”
C-Falls man faces felony charge for allegedly firing handgun during confrontation
Matthew Hallas, 32, faces one count of assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court following the April 29 showdown.
Half Moon Fire subject of May 15 talk
The 1929 Half Moon Fire threatened Columbia Falls, and then raced into Glacier National Park, eventually scorching over 162 square miles.
Judge sentences Whitefish man accused of shooting at kayakers
Judge Amy Eddy handed the sentences down to 49-year-old Jeffrey Allen Smith in Flathead County District Court on April 27.
Music School receives major donation for capital campaign
The music school is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching Montana communities through music education, appreciation, and performance by offering musical opportunities for all ages.
Kalispell City Council takes first look at preliminary budget
Kalispell City Council discussed the municipality’s preliminary budget for fiscal year 2024 on Monday in the first of a series of work sessions on the proposed…
Gianforte again pushes for aggressive approach to wildfires at fire briefing
Gov. Greg Gianforte asked state agencies Tuesday to prioritize forest management and aggressively attacking all wildfires while emphasizing firefighter safety …
Former Frenchtown School District administrator selected as KPS interim superintendent
Randy Cline, a retired superintendent of Frenchtown School District, will serve in Kalispell Public Schools’ top position for the 2023-24 school year.
Law roundup: Neighbor gets front-row seat to man vs. landlord
Someone called the Kalispell Police Department to report their neighbor who was allegedly throwing stuff in the road when the landlord pulled up in a white van to intervene and the two got into a tussle.