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Inmate accused of stabbing officer in foiled jailbreak
An inmate allegedly stabbed a Flathead County Detention Center officer with a pencil in early May, launching an il…
Some Yellowstone National Park lodging canceled for winter
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (AP) — There will be no guest lodging at Yellowstone National Park's largest concessionaire for the winter due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.
Plans emerge to reopen Kalispell MudMan; wage claims still pending
It’s been about six months since MudMan Burgers in Columbia Falls reopened to the public, and now the Flathead Valley burger chain is poised to relaunch its Ka…
New C-Falls school opens in response to pandemic
A new child-care education program called Riverside Learning Camp is opening in Columbia Falls later this month.
COVID stalks Libby as asbestos health problems persist
LIBBY — Frank Fahland has spent most days since the pandemic began at the site of his dream house, working to finish a 15-year labor of love while keeping away…
Kalispell Public Schools: Voters will decide $500,000 high school levy request
With general election ballots now mailed out, taxpayers living in the Kalispell Public Schools high school district are reminded to vote on a $500,000 general fund levy issue.
Bullock headlines Dems’ ‘drive-in’ rally in Kalispell
The impact of the surging COVID-19 pandemic was on display Sunday as Montana Democratic candidates from the top of the ballot down gathered in Kalispell for a …
Woman identified in fatal crash in Kalispell
Authorities have released the name of a woman who died in a fatal traffic crash last week in Kalispell.
Homicide suspect is employee of Abbie Shelter
A woman accused of murder in Sanders County is an employee of the Abbie Shelter, a Kalispell-based neighborhood domestic and sexual violence service provider.
Kalispell’s ‘bat man’ has anger issues
A driver on Airport Road alleged a man brake-checked them and waved them to go around, but then sped up, passing them and threw a bat at their truck, denting the fender.
Billings police officers shoot, kill man during altercation
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A man died of gunshot wounds he suffered while Billings police officers were trying to take him into custody, police said Tuesday.
Tighter restrictions proposed as Flathead COVID numbers climb
In response to a dramatic increase in Flathead County COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks, the county Board of Health on Thursday will consider a proposal f…
Savanna's Act: Trump inks law addressing missing, murdered Native Americans
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed a bill named for a Fargo murder victim to address cases of missing and murdered Native Americans.
Kalispell council to hear progress report on transportation plan
The Kalispell City Council turns its attention to an update of the city’s transportation plan during a virtual work session today.
Vandalism a recurring problem at C-Falls grandstands
Glacier Babe Ruth has rising concerns about vandalism at the Sapa-Johnsrud field grandstands in Columbia Falls.
A life of learning: 4-H Extension agent spends 50 years in program
Nori Pearce has spent the better part of 50 years deeply ingrained in the world of 4-H, a journey that began with her as a young member and eventually evolved …