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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…
Study: Flathead, Whitefish lakes generate $3B in property value
University of Montana and Whitefish Lake Institute study shows local lakes bring significant value to nearby properties, economy
Law Roundup: Woman wants ride to hospital, then decides she's fine
A Columbia Falls police officer received a phone call from a woman who wanted a ride to the hospital.
Montana lawmakers push for reauthorizing Keystone XL
President Joe Biden canceled the long-disputed pipeline project in one of many executive orders on his first day in office, angering Republican lawmakers who h…
Neighbor shoots dogs while defending his cattle
A Columbia Falls woman is mourning the death of her two dogs after they were shot by a neighbor, who said the animals were on his land chasing cattle and chickens.
Old Navy opens Wednesday in North Kalispell
Old Navy opens Wednesday in North Kalispell
North Valley Food Bank plans food drive, fundraiser
North Valley Food Bank is starting the year off with several fundraising events and a food drive.
Class AA Speech and Debate: Flathead takes 2nd, Glacier 3rd at state tourney
After putting up a good fight in the battle of words, Kalispell’s Class AA high school speech and debate teams finished a consistent season in second and third…
Sister-in-law deemed 'problem family member'
Someone’s highly intoxicated sister-in-law purportedly tried to punch them.
Construction well underway on Ruder School transformation
Construction is progressing on the $10.9 million expansion and remodel at Ruder Elementary School in Columbia Falls.
Montana lawmakers consider bill to cap rising insulin cost
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montanans who say they spend hundreds of dollars a month on insulin spoke Monday in favor of a bill that would require insurance companies…
Montana lawmakers hear bill to block federal firearms bans
HELENA (AP) — Montana lawmakers on Tuesday considered a measure that would prohibit local law enforcement agencies from enforcing federal bans on firearms and ammunition.
Montana House advances bill providing virus liability shield
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana House lawmakers voted Monday to advance a bill that would protect businesses and health care providers from coronavirus-related lawsuits, a step the Republican governor said was necessa…
Montana brothers accused in Capitol breach face Washington transfer
HELENA (AP) — Two Montana brothers who prosecutors have said were among the first people to enter the U.S. Capitol while Congress was certifying the Electoral College vote were ordered detained Monday until the U.S…
Hungry Horse man wounded in shooting
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred early Saturday morning in Hungry Horse.
Class A Speech and Debate: Whitefish wins state title, ending C-Falls dynasty
Whitefish High School Speech and Debate captured the Class A state title over a three-day tournament, ending Columbia Falls High School’s championship dynasty.