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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…
Judge dismisses felony assault case against Bigfork man
A Bigfork man accused of attacking another man with a metal pipe in 2024 later saw the case against him dismissed.
Three Libby families affected by exposure to mercury
Archer said a child has suffered serious health effects and is being treated for it. She also said officials are not seeing widespread contamination.
Whitefish City Council hears concerns about lakeshore protection regs
The Whitefish City Council heard several concerns ranging from lake protections to the growth policy at its regular meeting last week.
Law would restrict e-bikes, e-motorcycles in Columbia Falls
The City of Columbia Falls is looking to place some significant restrictions on electric motorcycles, bicycles and other motorized use on its bike paths and sidewalks after a teen collided with a car earlier this …
Law roundup: A five-finger discount with a green thumb
The Kalispell Police Department received an online report of an alleged plant heist from the president of a condominium owners association board.
FVCC Art Department holds exhibition and sale
Come shop unique, handmade items created by FVCC art students that include ceramics, photography, drawing, painting, jewelry and graphic design.
Kalispell Council adopts new rules for revoking conditional use permits
Kalispell City Council amended its zoning code Monday to outline the city's ability to revoke conditional use permits.
Montana records first 2025-25 flu season death
Montana recorded its first influenza death of the 2025-26 influenza season on Monday, Missoula Public Health and state Department of Public Health and Human Se…
Improved budget figures enables 2% wage increase for Flathead County employees
The wage increase was months in the making as some county officials advocated for higher salaries for staff.
Marion man allegedly sent lewd photos to underage girls
Prosecutors charged Jeffrey Allen Miller with two counts of felony indecent exposure in Flathead County District Court for the text messages, which allegedly were sent in August and October 2024.
Facing a subsidy sunset, Montanans brace for health insurance increases
As a self-employed rancher operating a family business in Busby, about an hour and a half east of Billings, Kirby Walborn has purchased his health insurance th…
Law roundup: Concerned citizen hits the roof about unsafe working conditions
Someone called the Kalispell Police Department seeking advice regarding an unsafe working environment, allegedly due to the business remaining open despite a partial roof collapse.
Burst water line closes Edgerton Elementary School in Kalispell
Edgerton Elementary was closed Monday due to a burst main water line connected to the school’s boiler heating system.
Headlines: Warming Center dispute, Logan Health CEO change, and new distillery owner
New sole CEO for Billings Clinic-Logan Health, Whitefish Handcrafted Spirits set for a rebrand, and Flathead Warming Center lawyers warn city officials about p…
New game warden captain draws from local roots and years of experience
Bigfork born-and-raised Chris Neu is bringing more than a decade of experience as a game warden to his new role as a captain with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Pa…