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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
County eyes land purchase for septage facility
County commissioners approved Oct. 21 a buy-sell agreement with the intent of purchasing 36.9 acres on Wiley Dike Road for the facility.
Watch your words — Speech and debate season kicks off in the valley
Speech competitors may speak the same language, but which team knows exactly the right thing to say to win is up for debate.
Winter storm causes power outages in Flathead Valley
Northwest Montana’s first significant winter storm of the season delivered slick roads, widespread power outages and school closures Wednesday morning.
Bigfork receives grant to purchase electric school bus
Bigfork School District received $395,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program to purchase an electric bus.
Teen awaiting sentencing arrested in Ohio
Colton Theodore Wieczorek, 19, is in the county jail with bail set at $150,000 as he awaits his Nov. 23 sentencing.
Law roundup: Reports of Halloween hijinks and vandalism
After a woman’s requests for cigarettes, money and a room were denied, she allegedly pulled the fire alarm and went outside where she began dancing by the highway.
Judge: State may charge for legal review prior to records release
State agencies can charge the public fees to review documents for privacy and other interests before releasing them as “public information,” according to an order from Yellowstone County District Court this week.
Accused Martin City killer released after securing bond
The man accused of shooting two people in Martin City over the summer — leaving one dead — was released from county jail Oct. 31 after posting a $750,000 bond.
Man accused of targeting relatives changes plea
Prosecutors will recommend that 37-year-old Joseph Thomas Oliver serve a deferred, three-year sentence with the state Department of Corrections.
Environmentalists challenge Montana wolf regulations in state court
Environmental groups WildEarth Guardians and Project Coyote are asking a Lewis and Clark County District Court judge to toss out Montana’s current wolf-hunting…
County shelter still nearly full even after abandoned huskies find new homes
All of the dogs that were abandoned up the Hungry Horse Reservoir have gone to new homes, but an influx of new animals has the county shelter at near capacity.
Law roundup: Somers Fire Department responds to hay fire
Somers Fire Department responded to a fire on Lower Valley Road at 11:46 a.m. Saturday.
Samaritan House expansion project given $80k, but more funding needed
The Samaritan House’s planned expansion project got an $80,000 boost recently, though the effort to overhaul the old Army Reserve Armory in Kalispell requires …
Deaths of Bigfork residents investigated as homicides
Authorities are investigating the deaths of a 65-year-old man and 62-year-old woman in Bigfork as homicides.
History museum director turns the page on a new chapter
With the help of a small staff and a cadre of dedicated volunteers, Margaret Davis is eager to build partnerships and for the museum to continue serving the co…