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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…
Legislators sound off on special session
For the 33rd time since statehood, Montana lawmakers could soon meet outside regular session to address the state’s budget crisis.
Whitefish ready to vote on lakeshore annexation
Property owners in the Houston Drive lakeshore area of Whitefish have one more chance to weigh in on the proposed annexation of 43 acres of land the city has deemed wholly surrounded by other city land.
Eastside Brick residents raise concerns about new tenant
Some Kalispell residents at the Eastside Brick building have an uneasy feeling about the Office of the State Public Defender moving into the building in January.
Olney man sent to prison for rape
An Olney man was sentenced to 30 years in prison on felony charges of sexual intercourse without consent.
3 plaintiffs in Boy Scout sex abuse case reach settlement
GREAT FALLS — Three of six female plaintiffs who claim they were sexually assaulted by an adult Boy Scout leader nearly 40 years ago have reached a settlement.
Slopeside home destroyed in fire
A townhouse on Big Mountain was totally destroyed and another townhouse was damaged during a massive fire Thursday night.
Retiree makes artistic debut at age 90
You’re never too old to learn a new skill, or so the saying goes. And it’s certainly proven true for 90-year-old Kalispell resident Robert “Bob” Martens, who j…
Lake County seeks volunteers for boards
Lake County currently seeks volunteers for the following Boards. Positions begin on January 1, 2018. If you have questions about the area of jurisdiction for a particular board or to obtain an application, please c…
Officials disagree on Puerto Rico power restoration timeline
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Officials in the U.S. and Puerto Rico gave differing views Thursday on when power will be fully restored to the U.S. territory aft…
Groups sue for details on Trump plan for national monuments
BILLINGS — Environmentalists sued the administration of President Donald Trump on Thursday seeking to pry loose details of plans to shrink national monuments a…
Nursing students study high school stress levels
Stress is on the rise among American teens who sometimes struggle to balance school, home life and social expectations. Teens today report higher levels of str…
Budget deal, special session in sight
A deal to fix the state’s budget problems could materialize in the coming days, and a special legislative session could follow soon after, Gov. Steve Bullock’s…
Icy roads blamed for dozens of crashes
Steady snowfall on Thursday spurred dozens of crashes across the Flathead Valley and caused a temporary closure of U.S. 93.
Flathead Lake Brewing closing Woods Bay location
Flathead Lake Brewing Co. is closing down its Woods Bay taproom and brewing facility at the end of this year.
Bigfork committee opposes vacation rental proposal
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee has recommended denial of a Bigfork couple’s request to operate two vacation rental homes on their property.