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Flathead County says it gets to appoint Planning Board members in lawsuit response
The conservation district filed a lawsuit against county commissioners and the Planning and Zoning Department afte…
Court likely to declare birth certificate rule unconstitutional and hold state agency in contempt
In a court case dealing with how to change a birth certificate in Montana, previous hearings have been so contentious that the state’s Supreme Court had to step in to clarify to the state how a preliminary injuncti…
More states OK postpartum Medicaid coverage beyond two months
At least eight states this year have decided to seek federal approval to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage, leaving just a handful that have opted not to guarantee at least a year of health care for women during …
Portion of Second Street in downtown Kalispell to see intermittent closures
A portion of Second Street West in Kalispell will see intermittent closures for work on Glacier Bank’s downtown branch this month.
Library cancels trans speaker after Montana bans drag readings
Montana's new law banning drag reading events at public libraries has led to the cancellation of a Native American transgender speaker in a southwestern Montan…
U.S. 93 road work north of Kalispell begins June 5
Road construction work is set to begin Monday, June 5 on a stretch of U.S. 93 north of Kalispell.
Kalispell courthouse area to get new crosswalks
Pedestrian crossings near the Flathead County Courthouse will be upgraded to meet federal disabilities standards and improve visibility, said officials with th…
Flathead Electric introduces automatic power outage text messaging
It’s a service the co-op is implementing and members with a current cell phone number on file will soon receive a text message opting them in to automatic outage text messages.
A quilting project of generational proportions
Years ago, Madison Ypma’s great-great grandmother Ida Brock Sterling sewed together blocks for a quilt.
Scout gives back to Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls senior Trey Rice put his welding and fabrication skills to good use earlier this year, building four new benches at Columbus Park.
Flathead High School senior finds resiliency in face of adversity
Flathead High School holds its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2023 on Friday, June 2.
Law roundup: Alleged fight turns out to be Hacky Sack game
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Roadwork for alpine coaster project begins on U.S. 93
Work is beginning on the installation of a left-turn lane on U.S. 93 near Lakeside to ease access to and from a new alpine coaster attraction.
State declines millions in federal food assistance for children as food banks see soaring need
Under the Gianforte administration, Montana is opting out of $10 million of federal money that would have paid for children’s meals this year, according to an estimate from the Montana Food Bank Network.
Man pleads guilty to picking up Yellowstone bison calf that was rejected by herd, euthanized
MAMMOTH, Wyo. (AP) — A man from Hawaii pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge alleging he picked up a bison calf in Yellowstone National Park, causing the animal's herd to reject it and leading park officials to kill…
Bigfork High School senior perseveres through turbulent journey
Born with a hole between her right and left ventricle and a second hole in her aortic valve, Emma Dawson battled her way through open-heart surgery and the sub…