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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…
2 businesses fail alcohol sales compliance check
Two local businesses were caught selling alcohol to underage customers during recent compliance checks conducted by the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office.
Homicide being investigated at Montana State Prison
DEER LODGE, Mont. (AP) — A Montana State Prison inmate has died in a suspected homicide, which is being investigated by the Department of Corrections and the Powell County Sheriff's Office.
Schools claim tax credits for donors
Local school districts including Kalispell, Columbia Falls, Somers-Lakeside and Evergreen have claimed a portion of tax credits for donors through the Montana Department of Revenue’s Innovative Educational Program.
Bill creating a $100 million infrastructure fund advances in House
Legislation to create a $100 million transportation infrastructure fund passed unanimously through the House Appropriations Committee last week.
Montana pharmacists may get more power to prescribe
Supporters said the measure could help fill health care gaps in rural areas in particular, while opponents worried it would give pharmacists physician-like authority without the same education.
Alleged Olney shooter given partially suspended sentence
Prosecutors brought Kay Lynn Johnson, 64, up on a felony assault with a weapon charge following the Sept. 26 shooting on the couple’s Olney property.
Glacier speech and debate slides into second, Flathead finishes third at Class AA state tourney
Glacier High School speech and debate team was edged into second place at the Class AA state tournament Saturday night by a difference of 6.5 overall points fr…
Law roundup: Enraged man threatens teller
A man allegedly became enraged when a teller wouldn’t cash a check for him and called the Kalispell Police Department, saying he was a non-member and that he told them, “Good luck trying to get to your vehicles ton…
Class A state title goes to Columbia Falls speech and debate, Whitefish is runner-up
Columbia Falls High School speech and debate returned to the top spot as the Class A state speech and debate champions.
Police evidence custodian retires after more than two decades serving Kalispell
Susie Phillips, who was the first to hold the role in the department, retired last month after serving 18 years as the department’s evidence custodian.
Law roundup:
Kalispell Police Department responded to a man’s report that people in a green truck were shooting at his vehicle.
Historic Whitefish home returns to original grandeur
The historic home at 405 Central Ave. in Whitefish has for years been a focal point of the transition between the commercial bustle of downtown and the charmin…
Kila School planning for expansion
Kila School Principal Liz English described the school and gym are more than buildings for learning, they serve as a community hub — a hub that’s run out of sp…
Community briefs
Registration opens for Cedar Creek Marathon; Teacher raises money for Lego Club with STEM emphasis; Montana farms and ranches seeking workers for 2023 season, Registration opens for Woody Weekend event
WTC receives National Endowment for the Arts grant for performances
The Whitefish Theatre Company has been approved for a $10,000 Challenge America award from the National Endowment of the Arts to support two live performances by the vibrant Mediterranean band Seffarine.