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Girl in intensive care after Middle Fork rafting accident
A girl from Columbus, Ohio nearly drowned in a rafting accident on the Middle Fork last week. A GoFundMe campaign …
Search for the bar shooter who killed 4 is Montana's highest priority, governor says
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Tuesday signed an executive order freeing up more resources for local law enforcement as they searched a mountainous area for a …
Flathead Lake to remain near full pool
Dam operators predict that Flathead Lake will remain within 12 inches of full pool throughout August following a month of unusually wet weather.
Man given five-year sentence for punching sheriff’s deputy
Charged with one felony count of assault on a peace officer in Flathead County District Court, 39-year-old Cody Wayne Brown initially maintained his innocence, but pleaded out in January 2024.
Rinse and repeat: Northwest Montana’s summer soaked in rain
Precipitation totals for July registered well above normal for much of Western Montana as the wet and cool weather pattern that has gripped the region this sum…
New marketing coordinator at Discover Kalispell steps into role
As the marketing communications manager, Young’s responsible for the development and supervision of marketing and communication strategies, including working w…
Whitefish City Council examines changes for Whitefish Yards development
Whitefish City Council on Monday will consider a fourth request for changes to the Whitefish Yards development on the Whitefish River.
Kalispell City Council to vote on large high-density subdivision in North Kalispell
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote Monday on a proposed high-density subdivision in North Kalispell that drew the ire of neighbors during a July public…
Former soldier suspected of killing 4 in Anaconda remains at large
Authorities say a former US soldier suspected of killing four people at a Montana bar is still at large and believed to be armed.
Flower shop blooms into Kalispell location
Forage and Floral has brought color to the Flathead Valley since opening in October 2020. Five years later, the flower shop expanded to downtown Kalispell and …
Pilots sue to save airstrip caught up in plans for a luxury resort near Lakeside
A group of pilots are fighting to preserve a private airstrip near Lakeside, arguing in a lawsuit that its owners have no right to remove the runway.
Discounted fair carnival tickets on sale
A limited number of discounted “Pay-One-Price” tickets for the carnival at the 2025 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo are on sale now at all Whitefish Credit Union branches and the fairgrounds office.
Wronged girlfriend accused of taking baseball bat to boyfriend’s lover
A Kalispell woman accused of taking a baseball bat to her boyfriend's lover in April pleaded not guilty Thursday to multiple felonies in Flathead County District Court.
Flathead Valley fishing access sites undergo renovations
A new fishing access site near Sportsman’s Bridge in Bigfork is now open to the public.
PHOTOS: Classic and custom vehicles cruise into Evergreen Show 'N Shine
Scenes from the Evergreen Show 'N Shine car show at Conlin's Furniture on Saturday, Aug. 2.
Headlines: Digital divide, dispatch dilemma, and a downtime decision
Flathead County struggles to fill dispatcher positions, library board will look at funding options for internet hotspots and Kalispell City Council considers t…