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Judge lets Flathead Warming Center reopen amid pending lawsuit
A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the Flathead Warming Center can reopen for overnight stays while its lawsui…
2023 school election results: Kalispell levy requests a mixed bag
Tuesday's school elections concluded at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The Daily Inter Lake is posting unofficial results as they become available.
Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr barred from 2023 session
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican leaders will vote Wednesday on censuring or expelling lawmaker Zooey Zephyr, a transgender state representative who has…
One killed in deputy-involved shooting in Lake County
The shooting occurred after deputies were asked to help an individual perform a welfare check on a person located in a home on Cold Creek Lane, officials said.
Bill Sapa, coach of Columbia Falls baseball team, owner of Blue Moon, dies
Bill Sapa, the owner of the Blue Moon Bar and Nite Club in Columbia Falls and the coach of the Columbia Falls High School baseball team has died, multiple peop…
One arrested following SWAT-involved call in Kalispell
Authorities set up a perimeter around a building on Kalispell's west and north side after responding to an assault with a weapon call about 10:42 a.m.
Police: Juvenile in custody in connection with Kalispell shooting
Authorities say a suspect in Monday morning’s alleged shooting in Kalispell is in custody and is being held at the Missoula County Juvenile Detention Facility.
Shooting in Kalispell leaves one injured
Kalispell Police are investigating a Monday morning shooting in the city’s southwest side that left one injured.
Tracks set to reopen following Paradise derailment
Montana Rail Link is set to reopen its tracks through Sanders County four days after a freight train derailed along the Clark Fork River.
Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime
A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump on charges involving payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extram…
Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide in Marion
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a March 28 shooting death in Marion as a homicide, officials said Wednesday.
Flathead boys basketball coach Johnsrud steps down
Flathead High is looking for a new boys basketball coach, after word came Friday that Dirk Johnsrud will no longer lead the program after three seasons at the …
Robbery suspect killed after shooting hostage in St. Regis
A suspect in an Idaho robbery was killed by law enforcement after shooting a hostage near a travel center in western Montana, authorities said.
Jury finds Zackary Maas guilty of deliberate homicide
Prosecutors accused the 26-year-old of firing the shot that eventually killed Gabriel Wagoner in the early morning hours of March 13, 2022.
Kalispell superintendent offered top job at Missoula schools
Kalispell Public Schools Superintendent Micah Hill has been offered a position as superintendent of Missoula County Public Schools.
Commissioners reject property purchase in Lower Valley for septage plant
Commissioners Brad Abell and Randy Brodehl voted against the purchase of 36.9 acres on Wiley Dike Road, while Commissioner Pam Holmquist voted in favor.