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Headlines: Fishing regulation amendment considered, can downtown reckless driving be curbed, and Lake County jail admin duties reassigned
Montana FWP looks to amend fishing regulations for 2027, Kalispell coalition and cruisers seek to curb reckless dr…
Kalispell City Council OKs accessory casino in forthcoming downtown steakhouse
Kalispell City Council pulled the lever Monday on an accessory casino in a forthcoming downtown steakhouse.
Kalispell man charged in deadly 2023 wreck
Prosecutors have charged a Kalispell man with vehicular homicide while under the influence in connection with a deadly November 2023 wreck near Columbia Falls.
Allegedly ransacking a helicopter earns Kalispell man a pair of felony charges
A Kalispell man accused of ransacking a helicopter in June allegedly said he thought it was headed to the scrapyard.
Possible sighting of Washington man wanted in the deaths of his 3 daughters prompts search in Idaho
Federal authorities in Idaho are following up on a possible sighting over the weekend of a Washington state man wanted in connection with the deaths of his thr…
Kalispell Parks Department gathering feedback for its master plan revamp
Kalispell is launching a public campaign for a new master plan meant to guide the city on the future of its parks, trails, facilities and recreation programs f…
ICE roils Helena as it plans to remove father, husband
It began with a search for Anderson DeJesus Bastidas Linares, a man Immigrations and Customs Enforcement wanted for assaulting a family member with a weapon.
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on proposed apartment complex in South Kalispell
The public can weigh in Tuesday on a proposal to erect seven multi-family apartment buildings in South Kalispell.
Three hikers rescued from Avalanche Creek gorge
First responders rescued three hikers that fell into the gorge on Avalanche Lake Trail in Glacier National Park on Sunday.
Flathead Land Trust leader intends to continue protecting the landscape that draws people to the Flathead Valley
Margaret Notley, a history buff, horseback rider and outdoor enthusiast, served on the Flathead Land Trust board of directors for nine years before being elect…
Whitefish City Council looks at shift for affordable housing project
Whitefish on Monday will consider an agreement to transfer an affordable housing project planned by the Whitefish Housing Authority to a nonprofit.
Kalispell Council begins search for new city manager
Kalispell City Council is expected to start the process of replacing outgoing City Manager Doug Russell on Monday.
Forest voyage: Boat navigates into treetop retreat
The Beverly is the newest treehouse design open to guests at the Montana Treehouse Retreat, located just 2 miles outside Whitefish. It is one of three treehous…
Group looks to foster creativity through industrial arts opportunities
It’s a program that WorkshopMT, a newer nonprofit, puts on using a mobile classroom, fit with hand saws, hammers, nails and wood blocks.
State study dives deeper into new spearfishing regulations
When Kenneth Breidinger learned that Western Montana had opened the door to more spearfishing opportunities, his first thought was, “This is something I’m goin…
Teens rescue Big Arm woman trapped beneath mower
By Monday, Kyle Geyer looked pretty chipper. Especially for a woman who had spent four hours last Friday pinned beneath her riding lawnmower. She’s also exceed…