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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…
Browning man admits to dealing meth
A Browning man admitted Thursday he distributed methamphetamine on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation.
Law roundup: Suspicious siphoning can't be explained
A woman wanted the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to be aware gasoline was regularly being siphoned out of her car, typically “at night time” and “usually during a new moon.” She said the activity had been going …
Pickleball facility in Bigfork on track for May opening
Bigfork’s forthcoming pickleball facility, the Jewel Basin Center, doesn’t have four complete walls yet, but interest in the location is already booming.
Family tension erupts in alleged arson at Marion home
Apparent tension between family members resulted in a camper fire that left one man behind bars.
Reports underscore Medicaid’s impacts on state’s health, economy
Two new reports, released by the Montana Healthcare Foundation, underscore Medicaid’s impacts on Montana’s health and economy
Montana coal mine closes amid decline in demand
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana coal mine has closed amid a substantial decline in demand for thermal coal.
Missoula artist a finalist in PBR can art contest
Pabst Blue Ribbon recently announced that Missoula artist Emma Covill is among the top 25 finalists for its annual can art contest, besting over 4,000 entries,…
Tribes say Montana tax proposal disrespects sovereignty
Senate Bill 138, sponsored by Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson, would eliminate a tax exemption that takes some of the financial burden off tribes as they apply to the federal government to hold land in trust – part of th…
Avalanche warning issued for Flathead region
Avalanche experts are warning of precarious conditions across the Northwest Montana backcountry this weekend as a series of winter storms bear down on the regi…
Fugitive from Plains apprehended in Flathead County
A Northwest Montana man with warrants for his arrest in six different counties finally may answer to charges against him.
DREAM Adaptive to be showcased on national TV show
DREAM Adaptive gives about 1,000 lessons during an average ski season, but Executive Director Julie Tickle hopes to eventually reach even more adaptive athlete…
County OKs controversial subdivision near Whitefish
The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a controversial 80-acre subdivision south of Whitefish and pleaded with developers and neighbors not to drag out the matter in court.
Law roundup: No free ride for Bigfork man
A man in a Bigfork parking lot apparently called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office to try to get a lift to his home.
Kalispell council postpones final vote on accessory dwellings
The Kalispell City Council on Monday declined to give final approval to expanded areas for accessory dwelling units, opting instead to table the vote for another two weeks.
House endorses bill to end same-day voter registration
HELENA (AP) — The Montana House endorsed a bill Thursday to end same-day voter registration, with supporters saying it would help ensure the integrity of elect…