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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…
Strong tourism year in the Flathead Valley but economic uncertainty and airport closure loom
The Flathead Valley saw a strong year for tourism in 2025, but challenges loom as travelers grow weary amid an uncertain economy, international travel is expec…
Children’s book about world’s largest steam tractor aims to inspire
Smoke billows from the stack of the steam-powered tractor as it chugs along, sounding like a train locomotive. At a top speed of just under 6 mph, the 150 Case…
Annual Ryan Wagner Memorial Ice Fishing Derby hooks new generations of fishers
A little wind on the water never keeps a fisher on the shore. That’s something the Annual Ryan Wagner Memorial Ice Fishing Derby, held at Murphy Lake, has inst…
Flathead Valley gears up for major airport, road and path projects in 2026
Whitefish will see its largest road reconstruction project yet next year. Columbia Falls will eventually have a shared-use path connecting the city. Kalispell'…
Bigfork's Whistling Andy Distillery ferments its way to 15 years
Montana’s oldest distillery looks back on humble beginnings and more than a decade of serving high-quality, handcrafted spirits.
Missoula man killed in Libby crash; Marion man among 3 dead in fatal I-90 wreck
Law enforcement did urge motorists to slow down to poor road conditions.
Challenges ahead as Glacier unveils new vehicle management system, foreign-visitor fees and construction projects in 2026
The park received 2.95 million visitors between January and September of this year.
Christmas tradition: Business continues helping customers capture the holiday spirit
Snowline Acres owners Tom and Kristin Davis are approaching a decade of helping people celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Celebrations planned around the valley to ring in the new year
Ring in 2026 in style at these New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations in the Flathead Valley.
Glacier Park International Airport adds flights for ski season
Flights to and from Kalispell vary throughout the year to reflect the highly seasonal tourism economy in the Flathead Valley.
Christmas magic: Lakeside resident spreads cheer with elf character
Silver Belle is always excited to meet new people and help them get up to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus during the Journey to the North Pole cruises, whic…
Contractors sought to repair flood-damaged bridges in Lincoln County
The process for repairing and replacing bridges washed out by flooding in Lincoln County was expected to get underway this week, as federal, state and local ag…
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area sets opening for Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve will mark the start of seven-day-a-week operations, which will continue through Jan. 4, according to a release from the ski area.
Paying it forward: Sandy Sonju helps veterans navigate the system her father couldn’t
Her dad served in the Korean War, and his brothers were World War II veterans. Two of her nine siblings served, along with aunts, uncles and cousins. Even her …
Giving kids a Head Start: Program that supports learning and development faces challenges in its 60th year
Head Start is celebrating its 60th year, but the program has faced funding disruptions, a federal government shutdown and administrative upheaval that have cha…