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State considers loosened harvest limits and bait restrictions for western Montana anglers
New angling regulations may remove catch and possession limits for several non-native species and expand bait and …
Hungry Horse motorist who allegedly drove drunk with 3-year-old in vehicle hit with felony charge
A Hungry Horse man accused of driving drunk with a 3-year-old child in the backseat earlier this month is now facing a felony charge.
Woman racks up new felony case after allegedly struggling with Kalispell Police officers
A Flathead Valley woman already facing one felony case is back behind bars after allegedly kicking and spitting on Kalispell Police officers last month.
Antisemitic, homophobic flyers distributed in Kalispell neighborhood
Katrina White was horrified when she looked inside a plastic sandwich bag placed in her driveway on Tuesday morning. She quickly hid the contents before her children could stumble upon them.
Montana Supreme Court upholds housing reform laws
The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a slate of pro-construction housing laws that were proposed by a housing task force established by Gov. Greg Gianfo…
Local teachers among first to be inducted into the Montana Digital Academy Teacher Hall of Fame
Eight local teachers are part of the inaugural class of 12 instructors from around the state inducted into the Montana Digital Academy Teacher Hall of Fame.
Judge dismisses case against father accused of hitting child in 2020
A Kalispell father accused of hitting his child later saw the felony case against him dismissed.
Libby man sentenced to prison in shooting death of 3-year-old son
Moore remains locked up with his bail at $500,000.
Michigan educator offered Whitefish superintendent position
The Whitefish School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted on Thursday evening to negotiate a contract for the position of superintendent.
Judge halts construction of 159-foot Lakeside dock amid ongoing litigation
A Flathead County District Court judge last week halted construction of a 159-foot dock in Lakeside after finding the minor variance request was granted in vio…
Governor asks state Supreme Court to settle property tax lawsuit
Almost a year after its passage, the Montana GOP fight is intensifying over Gov. Greg Gianforte’s property tax legislation package — a signature policy effort …
Kalispell Public Schools pursues acquiring homes near Flathead High School
Kalispell Public Schools will move forward with making an offer on a parcel located across the street from Flathead High School at 435 and 445 Sixth St. W.
Low public turnout for hearing on Kalispell’s new land use plan
Kalispell City Council on Monday night held a sparsely attended public hearing on its new land use plan, which is intended to guide development over the next 2…
Drivers can expect delays as construction on West Reserve Drive picks back up
Motorists should brace for delays as construction along West Reserve Drive in Kalispell kicks back into gear later this month.
PHOTOS: St. Patrick's Day Parade marches through downtown Kalispell
Clover-clad revelers lined Main Street as The Kalispell Chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Flathead Celtic Festival hosted the St. Patrick's Da…
Montana Secretary of State says feds confirmed 23 non-citizen voter records
Twenty-three voter records in Montana have been confirmed as potential instances of non-citizens registering to vote and casting ballots in the state, accordin…