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Jeffrey Serio found guilty of running over and killing man with his car
A jury on Wednesday evening found suspected murderer Jeffrey Serio guilty of purposefully running over Maurice “Mo…
U.S. House expels New York Rep. George Santos
The House voted on Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York after a critical ethics report on his conduct that accused him of converting campa…
Lakeside shooting suspect held on pending attempted murder charge
A Kalispell man is behind bars on a pending attempted deliberate homicide charge after allegedly shooting at a man in a parked vehicle outside of a Lakeside bu…
County Election Administrator says Kalispell city election should be redone
The Flathead County election administrator supports holding the Kalispell municipal election again after a county administrative error impacted ballots on Nov.…
Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dead at 96
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humani…
Trending up: McDowell keys Grizzlies’ win over Bobcats
The Montana Grizzlies are No. 3 with a bullet after beating Montana State decisively, 37-7, in the 122nd Brawl of the Wild at foggy Washington-Grizzly Stadium.
Glacier drops reservations at Two Medicine, St. Mary entrances for 2024
Glacier National Park’s 2024 reservation system will look different compared to previous years, with vehicle reservations no longer required for the Two Medici…
Clerical mistake causes Kalispell municipal ballot error
The Flathead County Election Department on Tuesday said a clerical error caused an undetermined number of ballots in the Kalispell municipal election to be dis…
Sheriff: Suspect in chase tried to run down deputy
Authorities are holding a Kalispell man on multiple pending charges, including attempted homicide, after he allegedly fled officers in a stolen vehicle on Mond…
Manhunt continues for suspect in Maine mass shooting
At least 16 people were killed Wednesday in shootings in Lewiston, Maine, and the death toll is expected to rise, two law enforcement officials told The Associ…
Mike Johnson, a staunch conservative from Louisiana, is elected House speaker
Republicans eagerly elected Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker Wednesday, elevating a deeply conservative but lesser-known leader to the seat of U.S. power and…
Columbia Falls man booked on negligent homicide charge for allegedly running over ex-wife
Authorities on Wednesday arrested a Columbia Falls man who prosecutors say ran over his ex-wife in Martin City last June and then fled the scene.
Kootenai campground killer sentenced to state prison
Garry Douglas Seaman, 64, appeared in Lincoln County District Court on Thursday and received two 60-year concurrent sentences.
All four Kalispell Public Schools levy requests voted down
Voters rejected four Kalispell Public Schools technology and safety levy requests at the ballot box Tuesday.
Voters reject $33.7M Whitefish School District bond issue
Voters have turned down a $33.7 million bond issue put forward by the Whitefish School District that would have funded an expansion of the high school and its …
Woman survives bear attack along Trail Creek
A 73-year-old woman was hospitalized on Sunday following a bear attack along Trail Creek just west of North Fork Road, state officials say.