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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Board rejects Bigfork vacation rental request
A Bigfork couple’s request for conditional-use permits to operate two vacation rentals has been unanimously rejected Tuesday by the Flathead County Board of Adjustment.
Combat medic's mission now is administering kindness
The Vietnam War has been on the minds of many Americans this year, due in large part to the exhaustive 17-hour documentary television series that premiered on …
Bronze statue has storied past in Flathead Valley
It’s been 100 years since America’s doughboys rolled into action as the United States entered World War I, and every day the memory of those infantrymen lives …
Blaze destroys two structures
A fire consumed a home and fifth-wheel trailer outside of Columbia Falls Thursday evening.
GOP expands scope of special session
HELENA — Republican lawmakers on Friday said they have the support to expand the scope of Montana’s special session next week to vote on cuts proposed by Democ…
Longtime hospital exec earns top Chamber honor
Jim Oliverson has accumulated a long list of accolades over the years in a decorated career in western Montana. On Thursday night at the annual Kalispell Chamb…
Decorated Marine to speak at Whitefish Veterans Day program
If you see a person sporting a red emblem with an eagle, globe and anchor today, try saying, “happy birthday” and in most cases you’ll get to watch them smile.…
Woman charged in murder case denies bail jumping
A Kalispell woman charged in connection with an April homicide in Evergreen pleaded not guilty to a felony bail-jumping charge on Thursday.
Montana high court upholds compact
A complex, controversial water compact between the state and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes has been upheld by the Montana Supreme Court.
As ashes cool, salvage work begins
Fires have given way to snow in Northwest Montana, but local foresters are still focused on the region’s burned acres.
Hunting check-ins still lagging
Game was hard to come by for many Region 1 hunters last weekend, even as snow blanketed Northwest Montana.
New University of Montana president may receive $314K salary
MISSOULA (AP) — The Montana Board of Regents is considering paying the incoming University of Montana president nearly $314,000 annually.
Drivers pulled over for violations get holiday turkey
BILLINGS (AP) — Some Montana traffic enforcement officers gave out Thanksgiving turkeys instead of tickets.
Cut line causes 911 calls to be rerouted
A construction crew Thursday morning cut a fiber optic line in the Kalispell area that caused 911 calls to stop being delivered to the Flathead Emergency Communication Center.
Fire destroys Martin City home
A Martin City home was destroyed, but no one was injured at the residence on the South Fork Road Wednesday morning.