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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…
Montana to consider extending postpartum Medicaid coverage
Lawmakers in several conservative-led states — including Montana, Wyoming, Missouri, and Mississippi — are expected to consider proposals to provide a year of continuous health coverage to new mothers enrolled in M…
Law roundup: Man takes a stab at robbing store
A man with tattooed knuckles, a goatee, black boots and a big camo backpack reportedly stole lighters and other items without paying. Someone said they had also seen him with a samurai sword.
Retired sportscaster recalls colorful memories in new book
Peanuts and Cracker Jack, rally hats, the roar of the crowd.
Convicted rapist given suspended sentence
Flathead County District Judge Dan Wilson handed down a suspended 20-year sentence to admitted rapist Elton Jones on Dec. 8 and ordered him to undergo sexual o…
Inquiry launched into Libby Police Department after mass resignations
Three Libby Police officers quit the force Nov. 21, and Chief Scott Kessel has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an inquiry into the resignations.
County Commissioners: West Glacier should incorporate
In a 2-1 vote, Flathead County Commissioners voted against approval of the West Glacier Vision plan late last month.
4 local students nominated for military academies
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester has nominated four Flathead County st
Federal prosecutors: Charlo man admits to illegally killing grizzly
A Charlo man admitted in federal court Dec. 9 to illegally killing a grizzly bear in 2018.
Deep snow marks Whitefish Mountain Resort season opener
The powder was deep and the stoke was high as Whitefish Mountain resort kicked off its 75th anniversary ski season Thursday.
North Valley Music School’s campaign for new building receives donations
North Valley Music School has received two $100,000 gifts from two donors for the construction of the new music school and campus in Whitefish.
Class AA speech find success during busy competition weekend
The Glacier High School speech and debate team brought home the hardware at the City of Gold Tournament at Helena Capital High School and the Tournament of Champions at Carroll College Dec. 2-3.
Columbia Falls wins Frenchtown Invitational speech tourney.
The Columbia Falls High School speech and debate team topped the competition at the Frenchtown Invitational Dec. 3.
Whitefish Schools hold meeting on future high school expansion
Recommendations from the district’s 2021 Long Range Facility Plan identified significant growth and critical needs of the high school as the top priority.
Man who admitted pulling shotgun given sentence
Aaron Douglas Glenn Kupka initially faced an assault with a weapon charge after the July 9 incident, but prosecutors later amended it to criminal endangerment.
$10k grant assists childcare facility with water damage repairs
Whitefish Community Foundation Awards Emergency Grant to Nonprofit Childcare Facility