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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…
Teen accused of deliberately crashing U-Haul truck into security barrier at park near White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police have arrested a Missouri man they believe intentionally crashed a U-Haul truck into a security barrier at a park across from the White…
Gianforte appoints Thomas Pardy to Thirteenth Judicial District Court
Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Monday his appointment of Thomas Pardy to serve on the Thirteenth Judicial District for Yellowstone County. Pardy will fill the vacancy created by Thirteenth Judicial District Judge Mi…
Montana governor signs law to define 'sex' as only male or female
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Republican Governor Greg Gianforte has signed a bill defining the word "sex" in state law as only male or female — joining Kansas and Tenn…
Sprunger bill increasing penalties for fentanyl trafficking signed into law
Gov. Greg Gianforte this month signed into law new penalties for convicted fentanyl dealers, an effort spearheaded by Rep. Courtenay Sprunger, R-Kalispell.
Airport applies for grant funding direct winter flight to Dallas
Glacier Park International Airport is seeking a federal grant to help underwrite a wintertime direct flight from the Flathead Valley to Dallas.
Law roundup: Suspicious robed man emerges from woods
A man reportedly dressed in a robe and “talking nonsense” emerged from among the trees by a building and someone was concerned for the safety of women who frequented a nearby gym.
TikTok files lawsuit to overturn Montana's 1st-in-nation ban on the video sharing app
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Social media company TikTok Inc. filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to overturn Montana's first-in-the-nation ban on the video sharing app, ar…
Judge enters not guilty pleas for suspect in stabbing deaths of 4 University of Idaho students
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A judge entered not guilty pleas Monday for a man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, setting the stage fo…
Tim Scott launches 2024 presidential bid seeking optimistic contrast with other top rivals
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott launched his presidential campaign on Monday, offering an optimistic message he hopes can contrast …
Bigfork history teacher gains perspective from travels
While Bigfork High School history teacher Cynthia Wilondek is passionate about the past, her own history is filled with interesting accounts of travels and job…
Commissioners look at KM Ranch proposal
A public hearing is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. before the commissioners at the Historic Courthouse, 800 S. Main St. in Kalispell.
Law roundup: Woman advised not to break window
A woman reportedly voiced her desire to break a window on someone’s truck because a dog had been inside with all the windows up for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Montana tourism officials say pandemic boom likely over
Tourism levels in Flathead County are expected to remain roughly the same as last year, with high costs and changing traveler attitudes putting the brakes on t…
Log by log, middle school students build history lesson
The log cabin build is part of a homesteading unit the students are learning.
New heavy duty parts supplier opens in Kalispell
The 8,100-square-foot facility includes a retail display and a parts warehouse.