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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Brothers face weapon charges after alleged assault
Two brothers arrested last week are accused of firing a semi-automatic weapon at a woman, and at one point holding a pistol to her head.
Woman accused of cancer scheme changes plea
A local woman accused of bilking people out of as much as $60,000 in donations in a years-long cancer fundraising scheme has pleaded guilty to a single count o…
Man accused of shooting at fishermen pleads not guilty to amended charges
The Lincoln County man serving prison time for animal cruelty and witness tampering in that jurisdiction has pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court, clearing the…
Celebration marks completion of U.S. 93 bypass interchange
Crews replaced the original roundabout with a full interchange consisting of an overpass and ramps connected to two teardrop-shaped roundabouts.
Employees speak out about poor conditions at state prison
Conditions at the Montana State Prison have long been deteriorating but have reached a boiling point in recent months, with employees asserting that treatment …
Law roundup: Man apoplectic when car flattens ball
A driver allegedly heard a popping sound and then saw a man storming up to his vehicle, throwing things at it and yelling that he ran over his kid’s ball, so they kept driving because they didn’t want things to get…
Evergreen water issues boil advisory
The advisory is precautionary following an equipment failure that caused a loss of pressure in the water distribution system over the weekend, according to a notice issued by the district.
Argument over golf cart led to deadly saloon shooting, documents state
A dispute over a golf cart led to a shooting at a bar in Martin City on Saturday that left one woman dead and her husband seriously injured, charging documents…
Ranchers appeal bison grazing on federal land
A ranching group and Republican state officials have asked a federal panel to reverse the Biden administration's approval of bison grazing on U.S. lands in central Montana as part of a vast nature reserve.
Man charged with assault after allegedly hitting pickup with bat
A man accused of attacking a pickup truck with a baseball bat earlier this month faces a felony assault with a weapon charge in Flathead County District Court.
Man charged with pulling knife over parking dispute
A man confronted over apparently trying to avoid paying for parking at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo allegedly pulled out a knife and began swinging.
Kalispell’s City Attorney sees importance of local government
Johnna Preble has assumed the position of Kalispell city attorney after serving as assistant city attorney since 2018.
Declining trust in government a top issue for Zinke supporters
The economy and a general distrust in government are among the top issues for the folks who came out to support U.S. House candidate Ryan Zinke at his campaign…
Law roundup: Ale ditched in unsuccessful beer run
A male wearing a white hoodie and sweatpants allegedly lost his shoes while he fled a store with two cases of stolen beer, which he ditched.
Columbia Falls High School teacher travels to Belgium to learn about the EU
A historical moment occurred during Columbia Falls High School teacher Jeanette Price’s study tour in Brussels, Belgium.