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Montana hurries to adopt Trump’s Medicaid work rules
Montana plans to be one of the first states to enforce President Donald Trump’s work mandate for Medicaid enrollee…
Dems, GOP make urgent final pitches as election season wraps
COATESVILLE, Pa. (AP) — An election year weighted by economic turmoil, elimination of federal abortion rights and broad concerns about the future of democracy …
Standoff near downtown Kalispell ends with arrest
A 45-year-old man is in custody after a standoff with local law enforcement near downtown Kalispell on Monday morning.
Whitefish Council looks to add new zoning district
City Council meets at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall, 418 E Second St.
Kalispell City Council considering appointment of interim municipal judge
Kalispell City Council will consider the nomination of Rich Hickel to fill the municipal judge vacancy, among other business, at its Monday meeting.
Once a struggling veteran, food pantry founder looks out for other former service members
There was a period of time in North West Montana Veterans Food Pantry founder Allen Erickson’s life when he wasn’t sure when he’d see any relief from his strug…
Law roundup: Man irate about disregard for crosswalks
A man allegedly called 911, swearing about how he was tired of almost being hit by vehicles while using a crosswalk. Kalispell Police Department officers did extra patrol and everyone behaved.
Wolfpack Theatre’s ‘Death of a Salesman’ highlights story of human condition
Glacier High School’s Wolfpack Theatre Company will present “Death of a Salesman” Nov. 8, 9 and 10.
Rancher’s Daughter store features Montana-made products
No matter the season though, everything at The Rancher’s Daughter is made in Montana.
Suspect in Columbia Falls fatal stabbing deemed unfit to proceed
A Flathead County District Court judge ordered accused murderer Zain Alexander Ray Glass committed to the state mental hospital for an evaluation and observati…
Uncertainty over 'Born Alive' bill stokes fears
LR-131, also known as the “Born Alive Infant Protection Act,” requires medical providers take necessary actions to preserve the life of a born-alive infant, or…
Veterans Day events around the Flathead Valley
Veterans Day offers the opportunity for members of the community and students to honor and express our gratitude to our local veterans.
Land trust holds fundraiser for Owen Sowerwine project
Flathead Land Trust will celebrate 20 years of conservation along the Flathead River and north shore of Flathead Lake and begin fundraising for the Owen Sowerw…
Law roundup: Woman passes up home violin concerts
Two teens repeatedly went to a woman’s house asking to come inside to play the violin. She told the girls she wasn’t interested in their offer when they first knocked at her door. When they
Candidates push for voter turnout as midterms near
As the campaign season draws to a close, local and statewide candidates have turned their focus to voter turnout — encouraging residents to get their absentee …
Man accused of pulling knife sentenced to misdemeanor
Jay Ryan Kaufman, 20, pleaded guilty to negligent endangerment in Flathead County District Court on Oct. 27.