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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…
Suspected criminal ringleader was once known as the 'cocaine fairy'
Michael Ray Downing of Hungry Horse, recently arrested and charged in connection with a burglary ring that targeted seasonal homes and local businesses, is no …
Presentation explores Eureka bootlegging and rum-running during prohibition
Based on research for his book, "Bootlegging Adventures in Northwest Montana," many of his tales come from first-hand accounts. It's part of a presentation for the Northwest Montana Westerners.
My Glacier Village holds events for Older American’s Month
The 2025 theme, "Flip the Script on Aging," focuses on transforming how society perceives, discusses, and approaches aging. It encourages individuals and communities to challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptio…
Kalispell to close stadium parking lots early over late-night disturbances
Hoping to curb the horde of rowdy motorists that descend upon Legends Stadium’s parking lots at night, Kalispell City Council on Monday curtailed the lots’ hou…
Feds drop trademark claim against Range Riders
The federal government has dropped its complaint against the Glacier Range Riders baseball team's use of an arrowhead logo that is similar to the National Park…
Kalispell-based nonprofit sees federal funds pulled, then restored
Cassidy Kipp opened an email on March 6 to find out that federal dollars meant to help pay for renovating the Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana…
Kalispell Planning Commission to weigh new housing rules
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday is expected to weigh regulations intended to streamline residential development as part of the city’s preliminary …
Police deem Mother’s Day killings in Kalispell a murder-suicide
Investigators believe 33-year-old Nicholas Olson-Hartley shot his wife and two young children in their North Kalispell home on Mother's Day in an apparent murd…
Author’s love of the water fills the sails of his debut novel
The course to Kalispell author Steve Brady's debut novel was first charted in a class at Flathead Valley Community College.
Kalispell City Council to address alleged bad behavior in stadium overflow parking lot
Kalispell City Council on Monday is expected to consider ways to crack down on disruptive and unsavory activity in the overflow lot by Legends Stadium.
Four found dead at Kalispell home
Authorities on Mother's Day were investigating the shooting deaths of four people at a Kalispell home.
Transformation of Kalispell Center Mall aims to make it a downtown destination
Showing a mockup featuring the redesign of the 7 acres of the west side of the site at the May 8 Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Growth Summit, giving a glimpse …
New coffee shop Glacier Grinds brews up in Kalispell
Glacier Grinds officially opened in mid-April in a shared space with The Rancher’s Daughter, a local farm-to-table retail store. The coffee business, owned by …
Nonprofits warn AmeriCorps cuts will reduce community services
Cuts to national AmeriCorps programs are creating uncertainty for community organizations that have long relied on the program to fill staffing gaps.
Author weaves journey of motherhood into novel
A mother of two young children, Zemke, has taken her experiences with motherhood as inspiration in writing her first fiction novel.