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Girl in intensive care after Middle Fork rafting accident
A girl from Columbus, Ohio nearly drowned in a rafting accident on the Middle Fork last week. A GoFundMe campaign …
Conservative PACs inject millions into local school races
As Republicans and Democrats fight for control of Congress this fall, a growing number of conservative political action groups are targeting their efforts clos…
Meadows Edge subdivision requests adding four lots
The planning board meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 201 First Ave. E in Kalispell.
Gianforte’s response to Biden request for marijuana pardons
President Joe Biden last week made a series of sweeping announcements regarding his plans to reform marijuana policy nationwide. While those reforms initially focus solely on Americans facing federal drug charges, …
C-Falls hotel project gets a green light
The Columbia Falls City Council on Oct. 3 approved a new 65-unit hotel off of U.S. 2.
Prosecutors: Man stole van, drove drunk until collision in Whitefish
Benjamin Edward Brant, 43, faces felony counts of criminal endangerment, theft, criminal mischief and driving under the influence, fourth or subsequent offense…
Anti-abortion group hosts speaker Oct. 15
Matt Britton, board secretary and general counsel of the 40 Days for Life project, will speak in Columbia Falls on Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Richards Catholic Church, located at 1210 9th St. West, Columbia Falls.
DEQ seeks applications for projects to mitigate lead levels in public water supplies
Up to $28 million in federal funding may be available to Montana communities seeking to update lead service lines in public water supplies.
Law roundup: Malodorous man steals perfume
A drunk man reeking of alcohol allegedly decided to freshen up by going into a store and putting perfume down his saggy jeans. An employee called 911
Small business group files suit over Biden student loan plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — A small-business advocacy group has filed a new lawsuit seeking to block the Biden administration's efforts to forgive student loan debt for …
Kalispell leaf pickup underway
In an effort to provide more effective and efficient leaf collection services, the Kalispell Public Works Department is instituting the leaf collection period …
Kalispell Council holds work session on housing
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the City Hall, 201 First Avenue East.
Glacier High grad expands horizons with Navy career
Heading to boot camp, or recruit training, at Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois, Melanie Noble found herself in what she described as a “high stakes” summe…
Law roundup: Loitering toothless man raises concerns
Someone reportedly called the Kalispell Police Department alleging that a toothless man wearing an orange jacket was loitering on the grounds, wanting to watch the children play.
Large rail union rejects deal, renewing strike possibility
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The third largest railroad union rejected its deal with freight railroads Monday — renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple t…
Judge says laws propping up Montana coal plant are illegal
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. magistrate judge has declared unconstitutional two Montana laws that sought to prevent the closure of a coal-fired power plant by subjecting its out-of-state owners to steep fines if t…