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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…
Former Montana FWP director takes post with Interior
Martha Williams, who until recently served as the director of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks under former Gov. Steve Bullock, will be taking a high-profile position with the U.S. Interior Department.
Dillon businessman charged in Capitol breach
HELENA (AP) — A Montana businessman has been arrested and faces federal felony charges for his alleged participation in the breach of the U.S. Capitol while Co…
Flathead Land Trust completes conservation easement near Olney
In late December, Flathead Land Trust helped complete a significant conservation easement along the Stillwater River near Olney...
Pants optional for man on a walk
An intoxicated resident allegedly decided to walk around the building wearing only a T-shirt and nothing else while in the presence of women and children.
Wood trial: Jurors hear how friend found murder victim’s body
THOMPSON FALLS — Friends, coworkers and family members of murder victim Matt LaFriniere knew it was very unusual when he didn’t come to work on the morning of May 3, 2018.
Man pleads guilty to reduced charge in arson homicide
On Wednesday, a Kalispell man accused of murdering his father in an arson fire withdrew his not guilty plea to one count of deliberate homicide and instead ple…
Flathead lawmakers introduce anti-abortion bills
A brother-and-sister duo representing the Flathead Valley in the Montana Legislature introduced two bills aimed at preventing abortions during a committee hear…
Keystone XL pipeline halted as Biden moves to cancel permit
TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian company behind the Keystone XL oil pipeline said Wednesday it has suspended work on the pipeline in in anticipation of incoming U.S…
Trump bids farewell to Washington, hints of comeback
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — His presidency over, Donald Trump said farewell to Washington on Wednesday but also hinted about a comeback despite a legacy of ch…
Kila man sought in 2019 DUI deaths lands in county jail
A Kila man accused of two counts of vehicular homicide while under the influence was booked into the Flathead County Detention Center Tuesday.
Biden takes the helm, appeals for unity to take on crises
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that "democracy has prevailed" as he took the helm of a deep…
States report vaccine shortages and cancel appointments
NEW YORK (AP) — The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccin…
Man's singing doesn't yield 'rave' reviews
Someone called the Kalispell Police Department alleging a man had been marching up and down the road, raving, on Second Street. The caller said the man was “screaming at the top of his lungs” in what sounded like a…
Kalispell schools make progress on lead mitigation
Kalispell Public Schools have completed testing drinking water for lead in its six elementary schools and middle school, and mitigation is nearly complete, according to District Superintendent Micah Hill.
Daines: New law prevents health insurance price-rigging
Health insurers no longer will be immune from federal antitrust laws that prohibit collusion and price-rigging under a bill that President Donald Trump signed into law last week.