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Judge denies Floyd's motion for acquittal or new trial
A Flathead County District Court judge denied a motion from Kenneth James Floyd’s attorney seeking his acquittal o…
Kalispell coffee shop puts new spin on classic drinks
TBDIn some ways, the brick-and-mortar location is a novel venture for mother-daughter duo Nicole and Samantha Waters, who started the Mad Can brand in May 2025…
Split on property taxes deepens in state GOP
In a visual representation of a deep split among conservatives in Montana, four chairs were laid out on the stage at the Montana GOP kickoff event in Great Fal…
Thinning project planned for Big Mountain ski slopes
Summer recreationists may encounter trail closures on Big Mountain this year as U.S. Forest Service officials clear vegetation around several chair lifts.
Motorist pleads guilty to vehicular homicide while under the influence
A Kalispell woman accused of killing another motorist in an alcohol-fueled New Year’s Day crash near Bigfork in 2025 pleaded guilty Thursday after striking a d…
Flathead High School principal among finalists for Whitefish superintendent job
The Flathead High School principal and the former superintendent for Fair-Mont-Egan School are among the three finalists to be the next superintendent for Whit…
Avalanche forecasters warn of ‘considerable’ slide risks after late-winter storm
After minimal snowfall across Montana most of the winter, the arrival of a heavy storm this week has led avalanche forecasters to warn recreators about “consid…
Essex ‘blindsided’ by looming closure of historic Izaak Walton Inn
ESSEX — Over the winter, those in the tiny mountain hamlet of Essex, on the southern edge of Glacier National Park, said something felt amiss around LOGE Glaci…
Judge sentences protesters arrested at Whitefish Border Patrol station last year
A trio of protesters arrested for blocking a Border Patrol vehicle last year pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors in Whitefish Municipal Court on Wednesday.
Kalispell to take third shot at federal grant to finish south half of U.S. 93 Bypass
Kalispell City Council on Tuesday night voted to reapply for a federal grant to fund the completion of the south half of the U.S. 93 Bypass.
Glacier National Park plans express shuttles, parking limit at Logan Pass as reservation system ends
In an effort to make Logan Pass more easily accessible, Glacier National Park is rolling out a new ticketed shuttle system this summer that includes early morn…
Flathead Valley speech and debate students advance to 2026 national tournament
Fifteen top speech and debate students talked their way to a spot on the national stage at the West District qualifying tournament Feb. 13-14 in Missoula.
Jury awards former BNSF engineer $2.3 million in personal injury lawsuit
A Cascade County District Court jury this month awarded a Columbia Falls man more than $2.3 million in a personal injury lawsuit against railroad conglomerate …
Flathead County Commissioner Brad Abell centers reelection campaign on support for law enforcement
Flathead County Commissioner Brad Abell is making his support for law enforcement and the Trump administration’s immigration policies central to his reelection…
Kalispell City Council to consider federal grant to complete US 93 Bypass
Kalispell City Council on Tuesday will consider reapplying for a federal grant to fund the completion of the south half of the U.S. 93 Bypass.
Jewelry designer finds therapy in working with her hands
Inside the studio of her Kalispell home, Jenean Hill looks over beads sorted into plastic trays covering a large table.