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First Interstate, Federal Home Loan Bank awards Samaritan House $8,600
Samaritan House received an $8,600 donation this month from First Interstate Bank and Federal Home Bank of Des Moi…
Man accused of ambushing ex-wife, her daughter and boyfriend pleads not guilty
Jerrad Raymond Merrill, 30, faces one count each of felony aggravated assault, assault on a minor and misdemeanor assault on a partner or family member, first …
Sheep-show judges look for poise, professionalism
In the Trade Show building at the Northwest Montana Fair on Tuesday, lambs were getting final touch-ups before entering the show ring.
Law roundup: Really yucky people make person really nervous
Two — not just yucky but “really yucky” — people were purportedly standing by a building waiting for delivery of drugs and when someone asked them what they were doing they became “really nervous.”
Chain of Lakes residents raise concerns about proposed RV park
The Lincoln County Commissioners got an earful from some residents about a proposed subdivision for a RV park and campground in the Happy’s Inn area at a public hearing last week.
Flathead Marines continue barbecue chicken dinner tradition
President of the Flathead Marines Arthur Woolley remembers one of his co-workers telling him that eating the chicken dinner at the fair had been one of the hig…
Three people die in accident near Browning
Road conditions were dry and clear at the time of the accident, according to the Montana Highway Patrol.
Law roundup: Time to clean up the attic
Someone allegedly let a woman stay in their attic and called the Kalispell Police Department when she kept “flipping out,” telling them they had kids staying in the attic and vent and wanted her to leave.
Shooting in southwest Kalispell under investigation
Kalispell Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left one man in critical condition.
Deadline looms for drought-stricken states to cut water use
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Banks along parts of the Colorado River where water once streamed are now just caked mud and rock as climate change makes the Western U.S…
New election system on track to go live in January
Tests for Montana’s new elections system, ElectMT, went smoothly during the primary election in June, and it will be ready to go live in January, according to Elections and Voter Services Manager Stuart Fuller.
Kalispell Council to vote on $115 million budget
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the City Hall, 201 First Avenue East.
Mother-daughter team shepherds local youth through the ins and outs of raising pigs
Michelle and Morgan Baker serve as swine superintendents at the annual fair, meaning they oversee the hog barn, ensuring both children and animals stay safe an…
Whitefish Council set to OK budget
City Council meets at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall, 418 E Second St.
Law roundup: Woman tires of ding-dong ditch prank
A woman requested extra patrol from Kalispell Police Department because she was reportedly tired of youths playing ding-dong ditch and banging on her door.
ALERT medical rescue helicopter marks milestone
For 47 years, the bright red chopper synonymous with Logan Health has been on call, day and night, rain, snow or sunshine, providing rescue for those in need o…