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Making the grade — Kalispell Public Schools leader named regional superintendent of the year
Wrapping up his second school year leading Kalispell Public Schools, Matt Jensen has been named regional Superinte…
Federal roadway safety grants awarded to Kalispell, Whitefish
The cities of Kalispell and Whitefish have earned federal grants to develop roadway safety plans.
Law roundup: Woman won’t support suspicious man’s wedding
A woman had enough of a man’s suspicious behavior that she went to the Kalispell Police Department to request extra patrol in her neighborhood. He was
Whitefish Mountain Resort evacuates 150 skiers off new Chair 4
Skiers and boarders were lowered down by rope from the new Snow Ghost Express chairlift at Whitefish Mountain Resort following a mechanical failure Wednesday.
$2 million lottery ticket sold at Kalispell store
A $2 million winning lottery ticket was sold in December at a convenience store in Kalispell.
Bill would force Montana cities to allow smaller home lots
A bill heard Tuesday at the Montana Legislature aims to increase the number of modestly priced homes available to Montana residents by reining in the power of …
Montana Meth Project launches Paint the State art contest
The Montana Meth Project is launching Paint the State 2023, a public art contest aimed at engaging Montana teens and adults in on-the-ground drug prevention.
Committee debates Kalispell representative's medical ‘right of conscience’ bill
A bill that would allow medical institutions, providers and other health care employees to deny services based on their “ethical, moral, or religious beliefs or principles” was the subject of intense debate Monday …
Cities following legislation on housing, sales taxes, local control
Municipalities in Northwest Montana are keeping a close eye on the 2023 legislative session with a number of proposals on the docket that would change tax laws…
Murder suspect ‘uncooperative’ with state hospital staff
The Columbia Falls man faces a deliberate homicide charge in Flathead County District Court after allegedly stabbing another man to death at a Dawn Drive home …
Daines reintroduces Root and Stem Act
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines’ office announced Tuesday that he has reintroduced his Root and Stem Act after it passed the Senate during the last congressional session, but not the House.
ImagineIF board eyes Herberger’s store for future library location
The board decided to narrow its focus to the location inside Kalispell Center Mall after discussing four potential options.
Law roundup: Woman claims police stole her crystal
A woman walked into the Kalispell Police Department looking to file complaints against several officers for previously confiscating her “crystal.” She also told authorities that she was tired of being broke and sep…
ImagineIF hires security guard in response to escalating incidents
The branch has had around 52 incidents as of noon Monday so far this year and staff recently told the board that they are becoming more frequent and more viole…
Bills prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors, changing obscenity law pass committee
Two controversial bills that galvanized opposition at a couple of lengthy hearings, one prohibiting gender affirming care for minors and the other changing the…
Glacier High students disciplined following hazing allegations
Two Glacier High School students have been suspended from extracurricular activities for the remainder of the school year as officials investigate allegations …