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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…
Law roundup: Neighbor smells something fishy
A man allegedly smeared fish oil all over a neighbor’s car. The neighbor tried to clean up the oily mess and told Kalispell Police that it still smelled very fishy.
Warrant issued for man accused of assaulting deputies
A bench warrant has been issued for a man well-known to Columbia Falls and Flathead County law enforcement after he failed to show up for his Oct. 30 sentencin…
Glacier High takes second at Great Falls speech and debate tourney
The Glacier and Flathead high schools placed second and third, respectively, at a weekend speech and debate tournament in Great Falls.
Columbia Falls speech and debate takes first at Stevensville
The Columbia Falls High School speech and debate team continued its winning streak Saturday in Stevensville.
Kalispell mayor defends proclamation in support of food bank from criticism
Mayor Mark Johnson came down hard Monday on public criticism of the city’s proclamation encouraging residents and visitors to donate or volunteer to their loca…
Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files
Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender J…
Northwest Montana big game harvest on par with last season through fourth week
Check station results through the fourth weekend of the general rifle season show steady hunter participation and generally consistent harvest numbers across N…
Kalispell man sentenced in theft, criminal mischief cases
A Kalispell man brought up on felony theft and criminal mischief charges in Flathead County District Court was later given suspended sentences and ordered to pay restitution.
Law roundup: Man is on a butter knife-edge
Two residents who normally sat together at breakfast got into an argument. One of the men told the other he could not act that way. The other man reportedly responded by picking up a butter knife ...
Feed the Need brings in more than $183,000 for Flathead Food Bank
The annual benefit concert Feed the Need saw hundreds of attendees last week and a record-breaking amount of donations destined to help put food on the table o…
Helena judge hears arguments over wolf hunting regulations
Lawyers for multiple conservation organizations argued during a hearing in Helena on Friday new Montana regulations around wolves could harm the species long t…
Woman accused in 2004 stabbing sees case dismissed
A woman charged in connection with a 2004 stabbing saw her felony case dismissed in Flathead County District Court last year.
Zinke, Downing tight-lipped on how they will vote on bill releasing Epstein files
Montana Congressmen Ryan Zinke and Troy Downing are keeping their cards close to the chest ahead of Tuesday's expected vote on the release of the Epstein files.
Keeping Score: Interviews with Glacier players and coach after semi-final win
We catch up with Asher Knopik, Dylan Banzet, and head coach Grady Bennett moments after the win.
Physician returns home to lead Logan Health’s new clinic
The first thing Dr. Anna Knisely brought to her new office at Logan Health was a frame containing a heart-shaped piece of paper lightly colored pink with a hig…