General News
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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…
More Northwest Montana Fair winners announced
The Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo has announced more contest winners. The fair ran from Aug. 16 to Aug. 22 and saw near-record attendance.
Plans for revamped skate park in Troy begin to cement
Thanks to a recent swell in public support, Troy community organizers and city officials are working with a construction firm to give the municipality's skate …
IRS says scammers targeting federal stimulus payments
The IRS says it received a record number of complaints in June and July about scams related to economic impact payments — the federal stimulus checks delivered to Americans throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
County poised to approve $117M budget
The Flathead County commissioners are poised to approve the final version of the county's operating budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year on Thursday.
Idaho governor calls in help amid surge in Covid patients
Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday called in 220 medical workers available through federal programs and mobilized 150 Idaho National Guard soldiers to deal with…
Glacier's Sun Road reservation system ends Monday
Glacier National Park is winding down operations as fall approaches and another record-shattering visitor season comes to an end.
Wildfire continues to burn near Moscow, Idaho; 1 home lost
A wildfire burning a few miles north of Moscow, Idaho, was threatening buildings and prompting mandatory evacuations, officials said.
Montana rule urges schools to give parents say on masks
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced on Tuesday a rule encouraging schools to give parents final say on whether children should wear masks in schools, after s…
Polson officials hold hearing on housing crisis
Polson officials estimate nearly 1,000 additional housing units will be needed over the next four years to keep up with the demands of a surging population. Lo…
20 states sue over Biden admin school, work LGBT protections
Attorneys general from 20 states, including Montana, sued President Joe Biden's administration Monday seeking to halt directives that extend federal sex discri…
Flathead authorities plan increased DUI patrols
Flathead County law enforcement agencies will increase patrols to spot drunk and impaired drivers through the Labor Day weekend.
New FWP director talks public access, grizzlies in Northwest Montana
New Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Director Hank Worsech discovered the passion of hunters, trappers and anglers from Northwest Montana at a meet-and-greet e…
Law roundup: Trashing continues at local church
Someone reportedly went to a church, which had been egged last week, to find garbage all over the place and told the Kalispell Police Department they picked it up.
1 person killed in weekend mobile home fire near Arlee
A man died in a weekend mobile home fire near Arlee, Lake County officials said.
Hurricane Ida traps Louisianans, shatters the power grid
Rescuers in boats, helicopters and high-water trucks brought hundreds of people trapped by Hurricane Ida's floodwaters to safety Monday and utility repair crew…