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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…
Kalispell council votes Tuesday on expanding accessory dwellings
The Kalispell City Council intends to make its final determination on allowing accessory dwelling units in more areas of the city at its online meeting Tuesday evening.
Wildlife biologist reflects on a life embedded in conservation
For Alan Wood, it was the temporary job he landed studying the ecology of mule and white-tail deer in the middle of nowhere Montana that convinced him a career…
Environmental groups want closer look at glamping resort
BOZEMAN (AP) — Eight environmental groups have submitted a petition to the Gallatin County Planning Board and Director requesting a more robust evaluation of a controversial development in Montana's Gallatin Gatewa…
Famous grizzly, cubs, draw fans on trip to their den
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Kelly Wasenmiller was captivated from afar, tempted by photos and videos that piled up online of grizzly bear 399 and her four lined-out c…
Whitefish Winter Carnival: Organizers put new twist on time-honored event
The frivolity of the annual Whitefish Winter Carnival looks a little different this year.
Ten applicants vying for vacant Health Board seat
Within a matter of days, the Flathead County commissioners are expected to appoint a new member to the Flathead City-County Board of Health, and based on the p…
Flathead officials split on bill to limit health board powers
Two Flathead County commissioners say they support a bill in the Montana House that would give elected officials the power to change or shoot down emergency ru…
Time for neighbors to mend fence
A Marion woman asked the <strong>Flathead County Sheriff’s Office</strong> wanting to know what to do after the windstorm blew the neighbor’s tree onto a fence separating them because they allegedly had no-contact …
Glacier High deemed ‘military-friendly’ as Purple Star school
Glacier High School is one of the first schools in Montana to earn Purple Star status for its commitment to supporting military families.
Boys and Girls Club welcomes new director, looks to expand
The Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country hopes to restart its program in Evergreen and purchase a piece of property to build a new center in Columbia Falls i…
Early-out Wednesdays to continue in Kalispell schools
Kalispell Public Schools will continue dismissing students two hours early on Wednesdays for the remainder of the school year.
Polson woman’s murder trial begins Tuesday
Nearly two years after her arrest, testimony in the trial of a Polson woman accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend in Thompson Falls in 2018 is scheduled to beg…
New homeless liaison connects kids with resources
Casey Driscoll is the new homeless education liaison for Kalispell Public Schools and Evergreen School District and director of the HEART Program.
Eavesdropping traveler has no evidence
An observant traveler told the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office he overheard a fellow passenger on his flight talking about being involved in protests in Washington, D.C.
Airport's $100M expansion project resumes
After months of delays, a $100 million project to expand Glacier Park International Airport is finally taking off.