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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 $…
Youth take home prizes at Flathead County 4-H Foods Fair
The theme of this year’s event was “Foods Around the World.”
Flathead Electric's Roundup for Safety Board benefits Libby Scattergun Club
Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety Board of Directors on Jan. 8 awarded $21,068 to support five community life safety projects.
Kalispell man busted in Missoula on drug dealing charges
A Kalispell man was one of two people arrested by the FBI on drug dealing charges in Missoula over the weekend.
Kalispell City Council weighs zoning reforms, wildlife protections in new land use plan
Kalispell City Council on Monday night took its first look at a new land use plan aimed at steering development over the next 20 years in one of Montana’s fast…
Law roundup: Man judged after walking a mile in stolen shoes
Store security called the Kalispell Police Department after a man wearing a black jacket and tan pants reportedly exchanged his shoes for a pair of shoes he stole from the store. The man then took his time in the s…
Montana-Canada border traffic falls sharply in 2025
Container crossings fell 21% and inbound visitation dropped 29% over the first 11 months of the year.
$10M in funding for Noxon Bridge heads to Senate for final vote
A federal funding bill that includes $10 million to replace the failing Noxon Bridge has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is headed to the Senate f…
Montanans protest ICE, Trump’s immigration policies
BOZEMAN — Thousands of Montanans around the state held protests Sunday and Monday in the wake of Alex Pretti’s killing by federal immigration officers in Minne…
Aquatic invasive species continue to pop up across Montana
Aquatic invasive species continued to spread in 2025 despite the best efforts of state wildlife officials.
Helena exits drug task force over Border Patrol involvement
The Helena Police Department has announced its exit from a regional drug task force after the agency decided to collaborate with U.S. Border Patrol agents.
Law roundup: Resident not down with funky odor
Someone complained that a garbage-filled Dodge Dakota, reeking of dead animals, had sat at a Baker Avenue property for several days and may have been abandoned. Whitefish Police contacted the registered owner, who …
Flathead County commissioners urged to cut ties with federal immigration authorities
Advocates urged Flathead County commissioners on Monday to break ties with immigration enforcement agencies after federal agents shot dead a second Minneapolis…
Flathead County Sheriff’s Office providing security at Glacier Park International Airport
Months in the making, the agreement was spurred by discussions between airport officials and the Sheriff’s Office over airport security concerns.
Rare bird sighting a feather in the cap for Libby couple
One hundred years after Libby first began participating, the 2025 rendition of the Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count became notable for more than just an annivers…
Kalispell Council begins review of new land use plan that will guide growth for next 20 years
Kalispell City Council on Monday will review its new land use plan, a document that will guide the city's growth for the next 20 years.