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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…
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.
21-year-old pedestrian killed near Columbia Falls
A Columbia Falls pedestrian is dead after he was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of U.S. 2 and Montana 40 about 2:07 a.m. Saturday morning.
Columbia Falls High School boosts police presence after threatening email received
The Columbia Falls High School saw an increased law enforcement presence Monday morning after the school received a threatening email late Sunday night.
Authorities arrest suspected leaders of local Pagan Motorcycle Club chapter
Flathead County authorities announced Friday the arrest of two men thought to be leaders of the local chapter of a motorcycle club linked to last month’s brawl…
Hunter who mistook dog for a wolf given deferred sentence
Amber Rose Barnes initially pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals, but struck a deal with prosecutors in time for a Feb. 28 hearing in Flathead County Justice Court.
Kalispell man charged with making threats to kill Sen. Tester
A Kalispell man accused of threatening to injure and murder Montana U.S. Senator Jon Tester was arraigned on Feb. 23 on an indictment, according to information…
County Attorney's Office not pursuing charges in Snowslip Inn shooting
The Flathead County Attorney’s Office will not pursue charges in an April 2022 fatal shooting outside the Snowslip Inn near Essex.
Blizzard conditions target Flathead Valley
Weather forecasters are confident that heavy snowfall will impact all of Northwest Montana beginning Monday.
Former President Jimmy Carter in hospice care
The Carter Center said Saturday that former President Jimmy Carter has entered home hospice care.
Logan Health, Billings Clinic discuss potential deal
Logan Health and Billings Clinic, two of Montana’s largest hospital systems, have opened discussions about uniting as a single health-care organization. Billi…
One facing felony charge after boxing match devolves into general brawl
Authorities took two into custody after a brawl involving members of two motorcycle clubs broke out during a boxing match at Majestic Valley Arena on Saturday …