General News
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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
Governor's housing task force extended to 2025
Gov. Greg Gianforte last week extended his housing task force through June 2025, citing in part the continued lack of affordable workforce housing in Montana and private residential construction costs “skyrocketing…
Bigfork development paused amid fierce criticism from neighbors
More than 150 concerned citizens were left with more questions than answers as the proposed Northshore Woods housing development in Bigfork was pulled from con…
Murder suspect expected to return willingly to Michigan
A Michigan man wanted for a 2011 homicide won't fight extradition back to his home state.
Glacier National Park officials taking public comment on proposed Swiftcurrent project
Glacier National Park officials are soliciting public comment on a proposal to close the Swiftcurrent developed area during the 2025 summer season for water an…
Law roundup: Motorist loses race with a rat
A cat-sized rat startled a Kalispell motorist, who spotted it running up the middle of the road and into a cluster of nearby shrubs.
Museum offers walk into Kalispell's past
The Northwest Montana History Museum is breathing new life into the history of Kalispell and its surrounding areas through a guided downtown walking tour.
2 killed, 3 injured in suspected DUI wreck near Columbia Falls
Two people were killed and three others were injured in a suspected DUI wreck Monday evening on U.S. 2 south of Columbia Falls.
Conservation license now required to access some state lands
A new rule that went into effect over the weekend requires all outdoor enthusiasts to secure a conservation license to access some state lands previously open …
Flathead County found mostly responsible for 45-year-old’s death
A jury has found Flathead County mostly negligent in the death of a Kalispell man who was killed after a deadly mishap involving a county-owned semi-truck near…
Fireworks rules vary across the valley
Fourth of July holiday revelers are gearing up for celebrations but when it comes to fireworks there are several restrictions which must be observed.
Suspect in church fire charged with arson
A man accused of setting a Kalispell church ablaze last month has pleaded not guilty to one count of arson in Flathead County District Court.
Law roundup: Caller concerned for cows’ safety
A concerned passerby reported a dozen bovines munching grass on the side of the highway. Responding officers discovered they were behind a fence in a pasture just doing regular cow things.
Fireworks sales boom in lead up to July Fourth
In the weeks leading up to Independence Day, dozens of pop-up stands around the Flathead Valley are meeting the area’s explosive demand for fireworks.
Wildfires crop up as conditions dry out
A few small wildfires cropped up in far Northwest Montana over the weekend, continuing an uptick in incidents over the last week as forest fuels begin to dry o…
Teen killed in motorcycle wreck near Bigfork
An 18-year-old from Bigfork died Sunday evening in a motorcycle wreck on Montana 35, according to Montana Highway Patrol.