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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…
Redefining design, Fdes and The Making Place encourage ethical creativity
On any given day, Justin Barry is usually sporting a fully upcycled outfit.
Restoration business promises a clean start for damaged buildings
Glenna and Andy Maras have spent the past decade cleaning up other people’s messes — literally.
Law roundup: Passerby spots a sign of possible trouble
Concerned that a man taking down a sign displaying the speed limit was doing so without permission, a passerby alerted the Kalispell Police Department.
Judge denies request to force Lakeside utility board to reconsider major votes on development, wastewater plant
Judge Paul Sullivan has rejected a watchdog group’s request to force Lakeside County Water and Sewer District to release requested public documents and void tw…
As planning effort gets underway in Columbia Falls, key data released
With a joint session of city council and the planning commission last week, the city of Columbia Falls kicked off its effort to craft a new land use plan that …
Mineral County social worker Nancy Smith honored for impactful career
Longtime clinical social worker Nancy Smith received a lifetime achievement award Nov. 1 from the Montana Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers…
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center welcomes new foundation director
Since stepping into her role, Shelby has hit the ground running—building relationships, learning the ins and outs of Foundation operations, and diving headfirs…
Foundation's Grand Wine Tasting raises more than $250K for scholarships
The event raised more than $250,000, providing a full year of college for more than 40 students.
Mother knew about child’s sexual abuse at hands of neighbor, court docs say
A Martin City mother looked the other way as a neighbor sexually abused one of the children under her care, prosecutors say.
Adapting, thriving, and contributing at East Evergreen Elementary School
We know that this preparation cannot wait until students get to the Junior High School. At East Evergreen Elementary School, we begin building these skills the…
Headlines: Guilty plea in high-speed chase, school tax error, and Glacier Park's funding mix
Man pleads guilty to illegal entry following Kalispell high-speed chase, Glacier Conservancy now supports 25% of park budget, and Somers School District seeks …
Pilot in fatal Bob Marshall crash reported icing, engine trouble
The Alabama pilot that crashed into the Bob Marshall Wilderness in October reported experiencing icing and engine trouble before losing altitude, federal inves…
Northwest Montana man arrested after another alleged police chase
Barely two years after engaging Northwest Montana law enforcement in a high-speed chase, a local man is back behind bars after allegedly committing a similar o…
State approves timber sale near Olney
The Montana Land Board this week approved the 481-acre Dog Rock Timber Sale on state trust lands near Olney.
Law roundup: Man goes out lurkin' after midnight
A man holding a baseball bat and wearing a black hoodie was spotted walking around outside after midnight.