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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
Woman accused of wielding menu board in attack avoids prosecution
A Kalispell woman brought up on multiple charges last year for allegedly throwing a menu board at another person received a deferred prosecution agreement in December.
Felon sees suspended sentence revoked after probation violations in California
A former Flathead Valley man earned a three-year sentence to the state Department of Corrections after violating his probation while living in California last year.
Law roundup: Police sicced on skateboarding neighbor
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Daines, Zinke start election year with plenty of cash on hand
Initial campaign finance filings show Montana’s incumbents with a hefty lead on the competition heading into the 2026 congressional race.
Kalispell Planning Commission to weigh zoning changes aimed at boosting housing supply
The public on Tuesday can weigh in on a slew of proposed zoning ordinance changes meant to boost housing supply in Kalispell.
Majestic Valley Arena under new ownership
Majestic Valley Arena is under new ownership for the first time since opening its doors in 2002.
Man found dead in Kalispell’s Depot Park over weekend
Authorities say foul play is not suspected in the death of a man found in Kalispell’s Depot Park on Sunday morning.
New Kalispell City Councilor Dustin Leftridge hopes to leave Kalispell better than he found it
The 40-year-old outdoorsman, environmental lawyer and father was appointed last month to the open Ward 3 Kalispell City Council seat.
City Council to review first chapters of Kalispell’s new growth plan
Kalispell City Council on Monday will review the first two chapters of the new land use plan meant to guide the city’s growth for the next 20 years.
Law roundup: Public bench users put in hot seat
A proprety owner complained about three people sleeping and hanging out in front of their building and wanted them to leave. Kalispell Police let them know that the people were using a public bench on a public side…
Winter storms drive surge of property damage, shoreline erosion on Flathead Lake
Jeremy Newell felt relief when he saw the weekly forecast called for near-50-degree days in the first week of February.
Banking on kindness: Mineral County food bank serves as community pantry as demand increases
Volunteers hefted heavy bags of food up steep steps to clients waiting outside. Annual food drives were held in October, and members of the Boy Scouts went aro…
Warm dry weather trims snowpack across Montana
Dry conditions and warm winter temperatures hampered snowpack accumulation across Montana during the month of January.
Cassidy Kipp chosen to lead Samaritan House amid major expansion
Longtime housing advocate Cassidy Kipp is expected to take the reins of the Samaritan House next month.
Law roundup: Entire headlight mysteriously goes missing
A man wanted to talk to Kalispell Police about the alleged theft of one headlight on his elderly parents’ vehicle.