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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…
State launches cybersecurity contests for students
Montana is partnering with national organizations to promote cybersecurity awareness among K-12 students with two competitions.
Veterans Day programs planned throughout the Flathead
Veterans will be honored at several locations throughout the Flathead Valley for Veterans Day on Thursday.
Free virtual conference focuses on progress, gaps in local food systems
AERO, the Alternative Energy Resources Organization based in Helena, is holding its annual statewide EXPO conference as a virtual event Wednesday through Sunday, Nov. 10 to 14.
Rock solid: Columbia Falls couple still digging up precious stones
Jan and Murry Graham have spent decades in pursuit of precious stones.
Law roundup: Property not to be used as a potty
A man at the warming center allegedly “pooped on the property” and refused to leave when asked.
Montana man accused of kidnapping daughter
A Northwest Montana man has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping his non-custodial daughter last weekend in Kansas.
Columbia Falls wins Class A speech tourney
Columbia Falls High School won their first Class A tournament of the season in Hamilton Saturday.
Northwest Montana man dies in Sanders County crash
A 37-year-old Haugan, Montana, man died in a traffic crash early Monday morning in Sanders County.
Fair Board chair hired to manage fairgrounds
Flathead County Fair Board Chairman Sam Nunnally has been hired as the new manager of the county fairgrounds. He replaces retiring manager Mark Campbell effect…
Land protection specialist works to protect 'special places'
When nature and wildlife enthusiasts enjoy public access in the Flathead Valley, Laura Katzman is one of the people they can thank.
Law roundup: Bus driver cheesed off at tasteless prank
An out-of-town high school bus driver told the Kalispell Police Department that American cheese slices had been thrown all over the outside of the bus while it was parked at a motel.
Three shot dead at Montana casino near North Dakota border
Three people are dead after a reported shooting at a casino near the border of Montana and North Dakota, police said.
KLJ Engineering awarded for work on Kalispell Core project
KLJ Engineering LLC recently received the 2022 Engineering Excellence Award from the Montana Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies for its w…
Spot to Talk offers equine therapy as mental-health resource
Adolescent and children’s mental health clinic Spot to Talk in Bigfork hopes its equine-assisted psychotherapy program can be an option for those seeking a dif…
Anticipation high as Eureka prepares for border opening
Anticipation is running high in Eureka with the U.S. border set to open Monday to travelers from Canada, but some are worried the vaccine and Covid-19 testing …