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State and federal officials welcome rain across Montana ahead of wildfire season
While recent rains are part of a reason for some optimism surrounding this year’s wildfire outlook, it could “turn…
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.
Mistrial declared in Lakeside shooting case
Flathead County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Luke Elliot Rutledge, 28, following a Nov. 24, 2023 shooting at a combination convenience store, gas station…
Wrapped in comfort: Kalispell quilter will be featured at Flathead Quilters’ Guild show
After Kathleen Littfin’s twins turned one, the longtime sewer decided it was time to pick up a needle and thread again, when she saw an ad for a quilting class…
Grant for apartment repair before Whitefish City Council
Whitefish is looking at sponsoring a grant for rehabilitation work on the Alpenglow Apartments.
Kalispell City Council moves ahead with lead service line replacement project
Kalispell City Council is expected to hire a contractor to start replacing lead service lines throughout the city.
A sublime hike into Sperry Glacier basin
The Gunsight Pass Trail winds past Deadwood and Florence falls for a few brushy miles until you find yourself crossing a suspension bridge over the outlet of t…
Dan Johns, Kalispell's Mr. Baseball, remembered for a lifetime of giving
Every winter when they were kids, Anna Ruby and Jason Johns would hop in their dad’s truck and drive to downtown Kalispell with a trunk full of wreaths and gar…
Jury finds former Flathead hockey coach guilty in sexual assault trial
Jurors deliberated about three hours Friday before finding a youth hockey coach guilty of sexually assaulting three young boys in Butte and Flathead County.
BNSF addresses utility permit issues raised by lawmakers, Montana cities
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway officials told lawmakers they would “dig in” to solve utility easement concerns raised by leaders of multiple cities and o…
Montana politicians mourn the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Politicians across Montana are mourning the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah college campus on Wednesday.
Crews collected more than 11K pounds of trash from U.S. 93 this summer
Crews in Flathead County’s roadside cleanup program gathered about 11,320 pounds of trash along U.S. 93 so far this summer.
Defense expert's qualifications disputed in child sexual assault case
A trial on child sexual assault charges against a youth hockey coach stalled somewhat Thursday over disputes about an expert defense witness' qualifications.