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Girl in intensive care after Middle Fork rafting accident
A girl from Columbus, Ohio nearly drowned in a rafting accident on the Middle Fork last week. A GoFundMe campaign …
Kalispell dog park closes temporarily for spring maintenance
Kalispell’s Begg Dog Park will close temporarily today.
New Flathead wildfire plan a 'roadmap' for homeowners
It's never too early to think about fire safety.
Police shooting victim accused of stalking woman
A Flathead Valley man who was killed last weekend by a Kalispell Police officer had two current orders of protection against him for alleged stalking incidents involving a local woman, her family and the church the…
Mussels detected on moss balls in Montana pet stores
Invasive zebra mussels were detected on moss balls in pet stores throughout Montana.
Ontario leader disappointed in Biden for not sharing vaccine
TORONTO (AP) — The leader of Canada's most populous province expressed irritation Thursday with the U.S. refusal to ship vaccines north of the border, saying h…
Senate energy panel backs Haaland for interior secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key Senate committee on Thursday approved the nomination of New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to be interior secretary, clearing the way for a Se…
GOP state lawmakers seek to nullify federal gun limits
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — With Democrats controlling the presidency and Congress, Republican state lawmakers concerned about the possibility of new federal gun con…
Watercraft inspections resume at Kalispell FWP office
With the arrival of warmer weather and the start of Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is offering watercraft inspections at its…
20th Spring Mack Days kicks off March 19
The first Mack Days Fishing Event was developed in 2002 for fishing enthusiasts of all ages and skills...
West Glacier growing pains focus of mitigation plan
Groups release plan for tackling West Glacier growing pains associated with Glacier National Park visitation
McGregor Lake fishing derby results
The 2021 Lodge at McGregor Lake was a very successful fishing derby.
Bigfork Brewfest returns to Electric Avenue
Bottoms up Bigfork — Brewfest is back.
Law roundup: Woman calls 911 over shooting noise, upset animals
A Columbia Falls woman called 911 because people had reportedly been shooting firearms near a bridge for the past hour and she and her animals were upset about the noise.
Man considered 'suicide by cop' during machete incident
New information has been revealed in the case of a man who allegedly tried to assault a Kalispell Police officer Saturday morning in Depot Park.
Whitefish open meeting lawsuit headed to bench trial
After a failed attempt at negotiations, a lawsuit filed by a planning consultant claiming the city of Whitefish violated open meeting laws is scheduled for a b…