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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…
Jury convicts Polson man of attempted deliberate homicide for ramming truck into home
A Polson man accused of setting his truck on fire and intentionally driving into his neighbor’s home was convicted by a Lake County jury on felony charges of a…
Campaign for new instruments aims to make music resonate
The Whitefish Education Foundation has a momentous goal to equip over 13,500 music students with adequate instruments over the next few decades.
Troy library expansion shelved
A little more than two years after sharing plans with the public to expand the Troy branch of the Lincoln County Library, officials are putting the project on hold.
Lincoln County Eagle Scout's project honors those who served
A family legacy of service to their country led a young man from Libby to take on a particularly ambitious Eagle Scout project.
Officials ID victim of fatal crash on US 93
Authorities on Thursday identified the victim of a deadly May 17 crash in Lake County.
Hotel guest accused of ransacking room ordered to pay restitution
Donald Robert Hamilton, 61, was initially brought up on felony counts of criminal mischief and criminal possession of dangerous drugs following his March 15, 2…
Review: A fishing story woven into the reality of internment camps
Laugh out loud funny. Gut wrenching serious. And a potent message for our times.
Trump plans to merge wildland firefighting efforts into one agency
President Donald Trump's administration is trying to merge the government's wildland firefighting efforts into a single agency, a move some former federal offi…
US Census: Kalispell has grown nearly 25% since 2020
Gallatin and Flathead were the fastest growing counties in Montana between 2023 and 2024, while the city of Kalispell has grown nearly 25% since 2020, adding m…
Packed public hearing highlights rift among Kalispell residents over a proposed Main Street makeover
City Hall's plan to revamp Kalispell’s downtown roadways ignited heated debate among residents and storeowners on Monday.
Girls win team scholarship awards in statewide App Challenge
Code Girls United has announced the winners of its annual Northwest Regional App Challenge, with teams from Billings, Great Falls and Kalispell taking the top three spots.
Students end 2025 State Solo and Ensemble Music Festival on a high note
Area student musicians ended the Western State Solo and Ensemble Festival on a high note, receiving top scores for their performances.
Man admits to threatening to blow up Flathead County courthouse
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Measles case confirmed in Flathead County
Flathead County health officials confirmed Wednesday a case of measles in a county resident who recently traveled outside of the area.
Rock legend Joan Jett and country music star Scotty McCreery to play Northwest Montana Fair
Rock 'n' roll trailblazer Joan Jett and country music star Scotty McCreery will take to the stage for concerts during the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo in A…