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Flathead Valley Community College holds 58th annual commencement May 15
Commencement will take place in Wachholz College Center.
Hunters group asks for $200 million of surplus funds to go to land stewardship, restoration fund
A hunting organization is asking that $200 million of the state’s budget surplus go toward the creation of a trust to fund stewardship and restoration projects…
Law roundup: Man can’t say goodbye to photographs
A man claimed his sister stole photos from him of his time in Alaska although he did not have proof or a confession.
State Dems critical of governor's budget plans
State Democrats say they are worried that the governor’s budget proposal will steer money into the pockets of Montana’s wealthiest, rather than focus on tax relief for those who need it.
Olney woman who allegedly shot husband enters Alford plea
Kay Lynn Johnson, 64, faced one count of assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court in the wake of the incident.
Whitefish ski slopes open today
Whitefish Mountain Resort opens for its 75th winter season today, Dec. 8, with a nearly full slate of terrain boasting ample coverage.
Communication infrastructure overhaul in western Montana
In order to replace aging copper-based service workers may need to access private property.
Flathead Electric issues unclaimed capital credits list
Flathead Electric Cooperative trustees recently retired $8 million dollars in capital credits to active members, largely via credits on November/December electric bills.
Columbia Falls students top-5 at Model UN
More than 250 students from 12 Montana and Idaho high schools participated in the 57th annual Montana Model United Nations Conference, hosted in November at th…
Man arrested for leveling gun at motorist given deferred sentence
A Kalispell man accused of leveling a gun at a fellow motorist in September received a deferred three-year sentence in Flathead County District Court on Dec. 1.
Man arrested after high speed chase from Kalispell to Dayton
Sean James Edwards faces one felony count of criminal endangerment for his role in the pursuit, which reached speeds of more than 90 miles per hour and involve…
County Commissioner Abell admits to dozing off at meeting
Flathead County Commissioner Brad Abell acknowledges falling asleep during a meeting last week on the county’s plan for a regional septage facility.
Rankosky selected as county health officer
Flathead County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a contract to permanently hire the county’s interim health officer.
Kalispell City Council approves water system contract
Kalispell City Council on Monday unanimously approved a water services engineering contract with firm AE2S for a supervisory control and data acquisition project as part of its consent agenda.
Community raises funds for Foys Lake family after house fire
The house burned on Dec. 3, and the fundraiser has already received donations from nearly 300 people, raising over $43,000 for the family.
Law roundup: Man busts a move on the median
A passerby wanted the Kalispell Police Department to know that although a man wearing white shorts apparently was having a good time waving his hands, sliding in the median and running into traffic, they feared the…