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Tribal groups join lawsuit seeking restoration of $127 million in canceled farm grants
In March, the USDA canceled 49 of 50 Increasing Land, Capital and Market Access Program grants designed to support…
Two classes of fourth graders go remote in Bigfork due to COVID-19
Two classes of fourth graders go remote in Bigfork due to COVID-19.
Inadequate child care costs Montana $232M annually
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated child-care challenges for families in Montana, but the take-away from a new state study shows the care issues are not a s…
Local option tax among Kalispell's legislative priorities
The Kalispell City Council is readying its priorities for the upcoming session of the Montana Legislature, and a local option tax is one of the city’s priorities.
Wine and dine at FVCC’s Festival of Flavors
Fall flavors go well beyond the much-beloved pumpkin spice and this weekend, locals will have the opportunity to expand their palettes at the 13th annual Fall Festival of Flavors hosted by Flathead Valley Community…
Salvation Army starts red-kettle campaign early amid pandemic
For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is starting its annual holiday fundraising campaign early across the country.
HD 7: Health care, tax issues dominate three-way race
Three candidates are vying for the House District 7 seat that represents Kalispell, with each individual bringing to the table a unique set of experiences and …
No explanation for lights, loud noise
A man was convinced someone had broken into his basement because there were lights on and he apparently heard a loud crash.
Montana reports record number of COVID cases in September
Nearly half of Montana’s confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in September as the state continues to see record numbers of cases.
Russell Elementary earns National Blue Ribbon School honor
Russell Elementary School is among 367 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020, and was one of two Montana schools to make the list.
Fake money? Nope, that 100-spot is legit
Someone called the Kalispell Police Department to report a $100 counterfeit bill, but it was determined the bill was legitimate and returned to the person.
Montana presses to finish census, eyeing 2nd House seat
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A complete count of Montana's households could come with a big reward — a second seat in Congress and millions of federal dollars annually.
Ski resorts struggle to hire amid Trump's student visa ban
DENVER (AP) — Milagros Sotelo was looking forward to traveling from South America to Tennessee to start a job at Ober Gatlinburg ski resort this winter.
Bullock urges local steps to stop virus
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock urged local officials where coronavirus cases are surging to adopt stricter measures including shutting down bars in some hotspots to halt the virus' spread.
Flathead’s COVID death toll rises to 19
The Flathead City-County Health Department announced Wednesday that three more individuals have died from COVID-19, bringing Flathead County’s total death toll to 19.
Judge rejects Trump challenge to Montana's mailed ballots
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge in Montana on Wednesday rejected an effort by President Donald Trump's re-election campaign and Republican Party groups to…