General News
The blurb for this section is not filled out
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…
‘Armed and extremely dangerous’ man behind bars
Jose Angel Estrello, 39, remains in the county jail with bail set at $500,000 following his arrest on two assault with a weapon charges in separate cases.
Interior secretary visits Lost Trail Conservation Area
On a hot and dry morning, Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland made a brief visit to the Flathead Valley to celebrate the Lost Trail Conservation Area, the newest…
NY motorist accused of killing a man in drunken hit-and-run out on bail
Desirea Marie Garrera, 25, was arraigned before Judge Dan Wilson in Flathead County District Court on Aug. 18.
Law roundup: First Amendment trumps woman’s shock
A woman was appalled that a vehicle was allowed to drive around with a flag that read, “(Expletive) Biden” on it. The dispatcher reminded her about the existence of the First Amendment, but she still wanted to spea…
Public meeting scheduled for Upper McDonald Creek Bridge replacement project
Glacier National Park will host a public meeting Tuesday to discuss the planned replacement of the Upper McDonald Creek Bridge, work on which could begin as ea…
Quartz Fire in Glacier National Park expanded over the weekend
Several wildfires continued to burn in northwest Montana over the weekend while passing thunderstorms sparked dozens of small blazes across the region on Satur…
Kalispell Council looks at plan for workforce housing funding
Council earlier this month moved the topic to a work session after some Councilors expressed concerns about proposed changes to the city’s Downtown Urban Renew…
Bigfork students go afield for science as interns in Glacier Park
Both students were given the internships after receiving recommendations from their teachers and got the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field w…
Law roundup: Teen throws a fistful of fakes at employee
An older teen reportedly tried to exchange counterfeit $100 bills for $20s at a gas station.
Whitefish School District budget reflects increased enrollment
The Whitefish School Board last week unanimously approved the school district's final budget for the 2022-23 school year.
Results from the Northwest Montana Fair
The 2022 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo includes thousands of exhibits by local individuals and organizations.
Scenes from the Northwest Montana Fair
The Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo always provides many unforgettable moments.
Goats provide light-hearted experience for handlers
Goats took center stage at the fair Thursday morning as competitors at the Trade Center took to the ring with their animals.
Law roundup: Boy escapes rocky situation
A boy hiding in some bushes near a high school was allegedly throwing rocks at passing vehicles and a woman told him to stop or she’d call the police, which she did. Kalispell Police Department officers were unable…
Man accused of arson faces felony charges
Lakota Caleb Jerald Treat faces two counts of arson in Flathead County District Court.