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Evergreen School District sees improvements after adding community liaison position
Since introducing a school and health community liaison in January 2023, Evergreen School District has reported im…
Law roundup: Sister’s joke falls flat with worried sibling
A sister’s health was no laughing matter for a woman who called the Kalispell Police Department after reportedly seeing a Facebook post that her sister “flatlined” and she couldn’t get a hold of her. She asked if o…
The cellphone: A helpful or harmful school tool?
In today’s connected world, smartphones can be as familiar a sight as laptops and textbooks in schools, yet the devices pose a unique set of challenges within …
New CASA volunteers sworn in
Each will work as a Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem for abused and neglected children for the 11th Judicial District.
New district map helps Montana Democrats to legislative gains
Tuesday’s election, the first held with Montana’s newly drawn legislative district maps, saw Democrats pick up House and Senate seats in the state Legislature …
Law roundup: Person takes extended test drive
Someone allegedly test-drove a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta and never returned.
Speed a suspected factor in fatal motorcycle crash near Kalispell
Excessive speed is a suspected factor in a motorcycle crash Friday that killed a 21-year-old Kalispell man.
West Valley home damaged in fire
No one was injured in a Rhodes Draw house fire Friday that drew a large response from area fire departments.
Another Montana elk tests positive for CWD
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials announced on Friday that an elk in southeast Montana tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. The elk was locate…
Veteran coins designed at Montana State to help prevent suicide
A new set of challenge coins minted by the state of Montana — and designed by a Montana State University student — are intended to aid in preventing suicide am…
Ronan business teacher wins state award
The annual Educators Conference, held Oct. 17-18, saw Ronan High teacher Heather Gray reconnecting with other teachers and career educators across Montana.But …
Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Donald Trump
The Justice Department on Friday disclosed an Iranian murder-for-hire plot to kill Donald Trump, charging a man who said he had been tasked by a government off…
Law roundup: Stray dogs leave caller howling at the moon
Barking mad about alleged wolf dogs on the prowl along Airport Road, a resident phoned the Kalispell Police Department hoping officers could do something about the canines. While the wolf dogs weren't out and about…
Bigfork Fire lieutenant faces sexual harassment allegations
A Bigfork Fire Department lieutenant is facing accusations of sexual harassment against female coworkers.
Native artist celebrates heritage for UM’s annual Nike N7-inspired design
MISSOULA – Kaylene Big Knife grew up playing in the hills of the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation in north central Montana. She remembers running with childhood …
Whitefish targets willow trees at Riverside Park for removal
The Whitefish Parks and Recreation Department is removing willow trees at Riverside Park this fall and replacing them with safer, more sustainable native tree …