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Retiring Sister Judy Lund recognized with Spirit of Montana award for 'lifetime of service'
Students and teachers at St. Matthew’s Catholic School rose for a standing ovation as Gov. Greg Gianforte bestowed…
Whitefish voters to decide extension of resort tax
In the Nov. 2 election, Whitefish voters will decide whether to extend the city's 3% resort tax, along with approving a slight shift in how the funds are spent.
Montana redistricting commission advances two map proposals
Montana's redistricting commission has honed in on two maps dividing the state into two congressional districts, after the commission's nonpartisan chair said …
Kalispell man on trial for murder gets plea deal
A Kalispell man on trial for a murder in 2019 admitted to the offense Wednesday morning in Flathead County District Court.
Two Montanas? New maps highlight state's split personality
For the first time in 30 years, the Census has awarded Montana a second seat in Congress. On paper, that leaves the state's redistricting commission with the e…
Judge rules ARCO responsible for 35% of Columbia Falls aluminum plant cleanup
A federal judge has ruled the the Atlantic Richfield Co. is at least partially responsible for the cleanup of the former Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. site just …
Hearings Thursday for big housing project in Whitefish
One of the biggest housing projects ever proposed in Whitefish, along with a request for accompanying commercial development — all at the base of Big Mountain …
Former girlfriend testifies in Kalispell man's murder trial
Testimony from a murder victim’s former girlfriend highlighted the second day of a homicide trial Tuesday in Kalispell.
Community support keeps Swan River Hall open
The Swan River Hall has been renovated, thanks to a community fundraising effort.
Scapegoat Wilderness goes to Stage 1 restrictions after human-caused fires
Following two new human-caused fire starts, the Rocky Mountain Ranger District, and the entirety of the Scapegoat Wilderness on the Lincoln Ranger District, re…
United Way a natural fit for executive director
Nonprofits have played a lifelong role in Roxanna Parker’s life.
Popular pumpkin patch marks 20th year
Sweet Pickin's Pumpkin Patch is celebrating its 20th anniversary this season.
Purple Heart recipient recounts serving in Korea after joining Army at 14
Jack Pettitt lied about his age and joined the Army at 14 having no idea he would earn a bronze star and two purple hearts for his service during the Korean Wa…
Columbia Falls considers overlay zone for marijuana businesses
The city of Columbia Falls plans to restrict where marijuana shops can set up their businesses in the city.
$100,000 gift will support Whitefish Trail development
Whitefish Legacy Partners has received a $100,000 donation from the Hall-Halliburton Foundation in support of recreation development on the Whitefish Trail, co…
Flathead Warming Center hosts grand opening Saturday
Just in time for the return of colder weather, the Flathead Warming Center is hosting the grand opening at its newly renovated space on Meridian Road in Kalisp…