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New owners vow to keep Great Northern Bar unchanged
The Great Northern Bar and Grill in Whitefish officially changed hands at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 28. Aside from t…
Winter Carnival names Prime, Duchess
Kellie Cahill was crowned Duchess of Lark and Tony Veseth was named Prime Minister.
Law roundup: Rapscallions in truck harass the public
Five people in a red Ford truck were reportedly bullying and scaring people by yelling and swearing at other drivers and people on the street as the pickup sped along, revving its engine.
McCarthy elected House speaker in rowdy post-midnight vote
Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early Saturday, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks and floor te…
Montana man gets nearly 4 years for role in US Capitol riot
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man who was among the first people to illegally enter the U.S. Capitol while Congress was certifying President Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election was sentenced to nearly four ye…
Brad Tschida to serve as executive director for Montana Public Service Commission
Former legislator Brad Tschida will take the executive director position at the Montana Public Service Commission starting Jan. 17, 2023.
Two arrested after pursuit ends on foot near Essex
Two people are behind bars after allegedly stealing a pickup from Meridian Road in Kalispell on Jan. 5 and leading local authorities on a chase that ended on f…
The white sedan: How police found suspect in Idaho slayings
The white sedan cruised past the gray, three-story rental home on a dead-end street in Moscow, Idaho. Then again. And again.
Kalispell ag teacher receives national FFA honor
Kalispell FFA adviser and agricultural education teacher Justin Heupel received the National FFA Organization’s highest degree for his exceptional service to a…
Law roundup: Episode of 'Bad Girls Club' nearly turns into 'Cops'
The constant drama of a reality television show apparently got a local man worked up enough to earn a visit from the Kalispell Police Department.
Gianforte highlights budget proposals at Kalispell Chamber event
Gov. Greg Gianforte touted the state’s budget surplus and boosted his plans for the windfall at an event organized for the Flathead Valley business community b…
Columbia Falls' first paid firefighters look forward to serving community
The Columbia Falls Fire Department saw a historic milestone at the end of 2022, welcoming its first-ever paid firefighting force.
Montana democrats announce their priorities for the 2023 legislative session
Montana Senate and House Democrats say they are focusing on lowering the cost of living and child care, providing property tax relief, addressing mental health and more in the 2023 legislative session, which began …
Flathead Land Trust celebrates placement of conservation easements on two area properties
Minnesota residents, the Kohrs began visiting the Flathead Valley in 2001. Since then, they’ve bought up roughly 655 acres of farmland and wildlife habitat alo…
State officials highlight possible traffic solution for alpine coaster project
Montana Department of Transportation officials are selecting a shared use concept using agency land as a possible way to secure a highway approach permit for developers erecting an alpine coaster near Lakeside.
Prosecutors: Alleged Kalispell shooter claimed self defense
Prosecutors say the man arrested in connection with a West Reserve Drive shooting last weekend handed his gun over to a gas station cashier afterward and claim…