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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Kalispell council hones park rules for downtown trail
The Kalispell City Council turns its attention to the process of building a city park along the Kalispell Core Area Trail — and the rules that will govern the park — during a remote work session at 7 p.m. tonight.
Vehicle owner asked to counsel litterbug
A woman driving a vehicle reportedly threw a bunch of trash out the window. The <strong>Kalispell Police Department</strong> left a voicemail with the registered owner of the vehicle asking him to counsel the drive…
States eye allowing concealed carry of guns without a permit
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republican lawmakers in several more states want to loosen gun restrictions by allowing people to carry concealed firearms without having…
Pandemic expands role of school nurses
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, so has the work of school nurses.
Light shows: Aurora borealis activity on the rise due to solar activity buildup
It is one of nature’s most amazing spectacles.
Photographers share passion, insight about northern lights
With Solar Cycle 25 promising the return of the northern lights to the skies above Kalispell, local photographers are looking forward to the chance to once aga…
With COVID curfew gone, bars are buzzing
For what seems like the first time in months, local bars are finally seeing business pick up.
'Cowboys' — Western drama filmed in Flathead Valley to debut online
For a brief second, actor Steve Zahn runs down Main Street in Kalispell past local landmarks like Norms News.
Montana GOP officials blast Biden's environmental actions
President Joe Biden's new administration wasted no time taking executive actions aimed at combating climate change and protecting the environment.
Whitefish Schools: Means to become permanent superintendent
With overwhelming support from the Whitefish School Board, administrators, staff and community members, Whitefish School District Interim Superintendent Dave M…
Call of duty: Army colonel steps up to help as substitute teacher
When Columbia Falls schools closed late last March and transitioned to remote learning for the remainder of the school year, Kelly Smith, father of two energet…
Dr. Fauci to headline Pandemic Dialogues at UM
The University of Montana’s 2021 Mansfield Lecture will present the country’s leading infectious disease specialist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, in a Zoom conversation …
Woman’s complaints include a candle on the porch
A woman was upset because another woman was allegedly posting things on social media that the first woman did not want to be shared in public. The social media poster also reportedly left a candle on the caller’s p…
Whitefish foundation opens spring grant, Kids Fund applications
Whitefish Community Foundation is accepting applications to the 2021 Spring Community Grant Program from Jan. 25 to Feb. 25.
Potter's Field: State finds ministry owes former interns $120k in back pay
The Montana Department of Labor and Industries has reaffirmed the founders of the Whitefish-based Potter’s Field Ministries and MudMan Burgers owe approximatel…