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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…
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…
Results from the 2022 Northwest Montana Fair
The following individuals earned top honors for their award-winning entries at the 2022 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo:
Law roundup: Woman’s ‘honey’ is not so sweet
Casino security called the Kalispell Police Department after reportedly being assaulted by a man. The caller said he took a photo of a vehicle, was confronted
Somers-Lakeside School District seeks trustee candidates
Somers-Lakeside School District has an opening on the school board following the resignation of Andy Wendle, who has moved out of the area.