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PHOTOS: Flathead, Glacier class of 2026 graduation ceremonies
Photos from Flathead and Glacier high schools' graduation ceremonies held Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.
60 schools in Montana have seen at least one COVID-19 case
About sixty schools in Montana have seen at least one confirmed case of COVID-19 in a student or staff member since the beginning of the school year, Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock said Wednesday.
Justices overturn doctor's convictions in overdose deaths
A split Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned a former western Montana pain doctor's convictions of negligent homicide in the overdose deaths of two of…
Montana universities see decline in enrollment amid pandemic
Two universities in Montana have reported declines in student enrollment, attributing the drop to shifted student plans during the pandemic as debates continued over remote learning or in-person instruction.
Bigfork, Flathead high schools report positive COVID-19 cases
Bigfork and Flathead high schools notified families of positive cases of COVID-19 Tuesday evening.
Whitefish man gets jail time for investment fraud conspiracy
A Whitefish man was sentenced to 87 months in prison Tuesday for his role in a multimillion-dollar international investment-fraud conspiracy.
MT Solar boosts production with game-changing robot
MT Solar, a small manufacturer in Charlo with a big reach, recently acquired a game-changing piece of robotics technology.
Man believes ex is behind surveillance plot
A man calling from U.S. 2 in Kalispell allegedly wanted to speak to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office about “unauthorized surveillance at his location,” and possibly thought his ex was behind it.
Kalispell eyes redevelopment of downtown parking lot
The Kalispell City Council held a virtual work session via Zoom videoconference on Monday evening to discuss two ideas related to funding and development within the city.
Livestock, online auction drew solid support at fair
Based on the most recent numbers from the 2020 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo, highlights from this year’s event included market livestock entries, the online livestock auction and the rodeo.
County rejects tax “holiday” option for employees
The Flathead County commissioners voted Tuesday to not move forward with implementing a “tax holiday” that would have allowed the county to stop withholding payroll taxes paid by county employees beginning on Sept.…
School opening not 'perfect,' but staff, students rally
The first weeks of the 2020-21 school year during the COVID-19 pandemic have been filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety in Kalispell Public Schools.
Audit: Montana voter rolls included 500 dead, none voted
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A recent review of Montana's voter registration system found that there were nearly 500 deceased people still on the voter rolls, but no e…
Men on motorcycles accused of harassing Yellowstone bison
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Two brothers accused of riding motorcycles off-road and harassing bison in Yellowstone National Park have pleaded not guilty.
Wildfire rages outside of Troy
As the Callahan Fire swelled to 1,200 acres, U.S. Forest Service and local government officials briefed residents on their efforts to battle the blaze during a…
Walk to End Alzheimer’s has virtual and physical support options
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Flathead Valley residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s and all dementia by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday, Sept. 19 at …