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Making the grade — Kalispell Public Schools leader named regional superintendent of the year
Wrapping up his second school year leading Kalispell Public Schools, Matt Jensen has been named regional Superinte…
Book drop incident prompts staff resignations while ‘sense of unease’ persists at library
ImagineIF Library Director Ashley Cummins said many library staff members have a sense of unease and concern for their safety after the incident, which at the …
Montana Jewish Project buys Helena temple built in 1891
The Jewish community in Montana's state capital has reached its goal of buying a synagogue built in Helena 130 years ago to use as a community and cultural cen…
Man arrested after shots fired following argument
Gunfire erupted during an incident involving a forklift late Wednesday night on Jellison Road southeast of Evergreen.
Presumptive case of monkeypox reported in Lake County
The Lake County Health Department and CSKT Tribal Health Department on Wednesday confirmed a single probable case of monkeypox virus infection in a Lake County…
CSKT honors late council member Anita Matt
Confederated and Salish Kootenai Tribal Council member Anita Matt died Monday according to a CSKT press release. The tribes will fly flags at half-staff to hon…
Law roundup: Parking lot the scene of a horror movie or crime
An assistant manager allegedly reported a couple arguing in the parking lot yesterday and that the cleaning crew found a bloody sheet today. It was unknown if the situations were related.
Glacier Park finds new route for bridge replacement
Glacier National Park officials met with stakeholders for the second time Tuesday afternoon to discuss the proposed replacement of the Upper McDonald Creek Bri…
Semiconductor bill a boon for local manufacturer
Applied Materials is banking on sustained growth in the Flathead Valley following the recent passage of bipartisan legislation aimed at jumpstarting domestic p…
Watchdog: Ex-Interior head Zinke lied during casino probe
Former Interior secretary Ryan Zinke lied to investigators about conversations he had with lobbyists, lawmakers and other officials regarding a bid by two Indi…
Two injured in St. Ignatius airplane crash
Two people were injured in a plane crash near Airport Road in St. Ignatius on Tuesday, local authorities said.
Heavy rains calm fire in Glacier Park
Heavy rains helped stifle some of the fires around the area Tuesday as thunderstorms moved through the region.
Big student loan forgiveness plan announced by Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced his long-awaited plan to deliver on a campaign promise to provide $10,000 in student debt cancella…
River Highlands developer pulls application for C-Falls housing project
The developer behind the proposed River Highlands subdivision has pulled its application for the housing project.
Market Livestock Sale hits another record
A total of $967,778.75 was raised, which is an increase of $170,542.25 or about 21% over the sales total in 2021.
Flathead teacher gets a glimpse of working in manufacturing
The externship, which was offered to teachers throughout Montana, was developed through a partnership between Reach Higher Montana and the Montana Manufacturin…