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Testimony begins in Thompson Falls murder trial
THOMPSON FALLS — Testimony began Tuesday at the Sanders County Courthouse in the long-awaited trial of a Northwe...
Kalispell schools make progress on lead mitigation
Kalispell Public Schools have completed testing drinking water for lead in its six elementary schools and middle school, and mitigation is nearly complete, according to District Superintendent Micah Hill.
Daines: New law prevents health insurance price-rigging
Health insurers no longer will be immune from federal antitrust laws that prohibit collusion and price-rigging under a bill that President Donald Trump signed into law last week.
Planned power outage announced for windstorm repair
In order to safely repair equipment that was damaged during the recent windstorm, Flathead Electric Cooperative has scheduled a two-hour power outage along a stretch of its service territory Thursday, Jan. 21.
Commissioners pick veterinarian for health board vacancy
The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to appoint Jessica Malberg, a veterinarian with a background in public health, to the Flathead City-County Board of Health.
Community hub: Charlo Grocery marks a century of service
CHARLO — Spend some time in Charlo and you’ll find its charm goes beyond scenic views and the nearby National Bison Range. The community also enjoys a thrivi...
Stillwater Forest launches survey on winter recreation
The Stillwater State Forest located in the snowbelt of the Whitefish Mountain Range is a prime area for winter recreation, and forest managers have noticed an increase in use in recent years.
Class AA Speech and Debate: Flathead, Glacier can't catch powerhouse Bozeman
It’s a running narrative for the speech and debate teams at Flathead and Glacier high schools, which once again took second and third place, respectively, at a Class AA tournament on Friday and Saturday.
Class A Speech and Debate: Whitefish, C-Falls in top 3 heading to divisionals
The speech and debate Class A competition continues to be close as Columbia Falls and Whitefish high schools claimed second and third place in the final tournament before divisionals.
Remington Bar asks judge to dismiss COVID claims
An attorney for the Remington Bar in Whitefish has asked a judge to dismiss several claims in a lawsuit filed by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services that sought to enforce former Gov. Steve...
Rexford man dead after vehicle falls through lake ice
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man is dead after falling through the ice on a lake.
Whitefish hearing weighs proposed changes to resort tax
Whitefish residents can weigh in on a proposal to reallocate the city's resort tax revenue during a virtual City Council meeting Tuesday evening.
Kalispell council votes Tuesday on expanding accessory dwellings
The Kalispell City Council intends to make its final determination on allowing accessory dwelling units in more areas of the city at its online meeting Tuesday evening.
Wildlife biologist reflects on a life embedded in conservation
For Alan Wood, it was the temporary job he landed studying the ecology of mule and white-tail deer in the middle of nowhere Montana that convinced him a care...
Whitefish Winter Carnival: Organizers put new twist on time-honored event
The frivolity of the annual Whitefish Winter Carnival looks a little different this year.