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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…
Pilot killed in West Glacier in August clipped trees before nose-diving, federal report says
The pilot killed in an August plane crash near West Glacier clipped trees before inverting and nose-diving into the ground, according to a preliminary National…
Changes to Montana's car seat law take effect in October
Flathead Valley experts are celebrating a change in state law — effective Oct. 1 — that will require children to be in a car seat until they are 8 years old an…
Federal judge stops grazing in grizzly habitat near Yellowstone
A federal judge in Missoula last week found that the U.S. Forest Service violated the law when authorizing expanded commercial livestock grazing leases north o…
Alleged animal cruelty case in Coram settled with deferred prosecution agreement
A Coram woman accused of animal cruelty earlier this year received a deferred prosecution agreement in Flathead County District Court in late July.
Down on the farm: Lone Lake Farm’s fifth generation raises show livestock for 4-H and FFA
The Brist children, which includes Emma, 15, and Garrett, 11, are the fifth generation to reside on the family farm, where they raise animals for 4-H and FFA l…
Showtime at the ring: Years of hard work by siblings on display at Northwest Montana Fair
It’s a pivotal moment for youth in 4-H and FFA when they enter the ring at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo to show the livestock they’ve spent months, and…
Conrad Cemetery left in limbo after sexton disappears with burial records
The longtime groundskeeper of Kalispell’s Conrad Memorial Cemetery and his son vanished earlier this year, disappearing with crucial records needed to sell bur…
Dustin’s legacy: Family walks in the name of suicide prevention
September marks national Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Hemorrhagic disease suspected in dozens of deer deaths
State wildlife officials suspect hemorrhagic disease is behind a recent spate of white-tailed deer deaths near Eureka and Plains.
Flathead farmers grow regenerative agriculture practices with grant
Two Flathead farmers were recently awarded a grant from the Montana Farmers Union — a nonprofit organization that supports Montana farmers — to help continue, …
New prerelease center in Evergreen targeted to open at end of October
The Flathead Valley Reentry Center aims to focus on helping offenders to transition back into the community, said the center’s operations manager Jim Sanderson…
Mayor Johnson condemns political violence after killing of Charlie Kirk
In the wake of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Mayor Mark Johnson on Monday condemned political violence and urged local candidates to speak…
Protesters arrested for blocking Border Patrol vehicle in Whitefish
Whitefish Police officers arrested three activists protesting outside the Whitefish Border Patrol Station just after 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
Man suspected of being behind spate of gunfire, vandalism in Kalispell arrested in Oregon
The Kalispell man accused of firing a gun and damaging property near East Idaho Street in Kalispell more than a week ago was arrested in Portland, Oregon on Mo…
Community saves skateboarding nonprofit from total wipe-out
The nonprofit skatepark Serious Juju will remain open through the school year, thanks to an outpouring of community support.