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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…
Law roundup: Clever horse knows how to open gate
A horse escaped the pasture because it knew how to open the gate.
Kalispell warrant arrest draws big police response
Local law enforcement converged on the North Meridian Road area of Kalispell on Thursday evening while officers attempted to make a warrant arrest on a wanted person, authorities said.
Montana commission finalizes congressional district lines
Montana's redistricting commission chair selected on Thursday a congressional district map proposed by Republicans, dealing a blow to Democrats who hoped to cr…
Kids' Covid shots available at Flathead clinic
The Flathead City-County Health Department will begin administering Covid-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11 next week.
Lawsuit: NRA illegally funded Rosendale campaign
A federal lawsuit accuses the National Rifle Association of violating campaign finance laws by using shell companies to illegally funnel up to $35 million to R…
Fired steakhouse worker accused of cutting former co-workers
A man who was fired from a Billings steakhouse returned to the restaurant hours later, grabbed some knives from the kitchen and cut or stabbed some of his former co-workers while demanding money, police said.
Benson regains lead in Fall Mack Days Tourney
The last of the three Bucket of Fish Days is Sunday, Nov. 7. Weights are taken from the four heaviest fish under 30 inches.
Law roundup: Minor bus accident in Whitefish
A school bus transporting Whitefish School District students was involved in a minor hit-and-run Wednesday morning at the intersection of Conn Road and Montana 40. No injuries were reported among students and staff.
Big game harvest remains high across Northwest Montana
A total of 219 white-tailed deer, including 121 bucks, have been reported at check stations across the region. A total of 36 mule deer and 32 elk have also bee…
Gianforte nixed a kids’ vaccine campaign, so health officials plan their own
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s administration quashed plans for a public service campaign to promote covid-19 vaccinations for eligible teenagers over the summe…
Construction underway for Pioneer League stadium
There’s a general manager, a manager and also a couple of players in place for Kalispell’s fledgling Pioneer Baseball team.
Big game harvest numbers remain high
The big game harvest in Northwest Montana remains high through two weekends of the general hunting season, according to check station data.
Schools leader wants rule for opting out of school policies
Montana's elected education leader has said she is crafting a rule that would give parents the ability to opt out of some local school board policies, includin…
Field grows in race for Montana's new U.S. House seat
Another Democrat has joined the race for Montana's new U.S. House seat, expanding an already large field before maps to define the boundaries of the congressio…
Group seeks recall of entire Whitefish School Board
A group of Whitefish parents and community members have mounted an attempt to recall the entire Whitefish School Board over a decision regarding Covid-19 mitig…