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Judge denies Floyd's motion for acquittal or new trial
A Flathead County District Court judge denied a motion from Kenneth James Floyd’s attorney seeking his acquittal o…
Owner of popular Libby bar accused of assaulting a woman inside his establishment
The owner of a downtown Libby bar is accused of assaulting a woman inside his establishment.
Gravel Pit Fire arsonist pleads guilty in Lincoln County District Court
A man originally from New Jersey accused of starting the Gravel Pit Fire south of Libby in 2023 pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the blaze last week.
Kalispell mayor says he opposed housing funding despite letter supporting it
Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson said Monday that he opposed a state program that would have funneled millions into Flathead County for workforce housing despite p…
Montana fire crews answer California’s call, fight LA area fires
Nearly a dozen Montana fire departments have headed down to the Golden State to help fight wildfires in Los Angeles that have killed at least 24 people and dis…
Lakeside wastewater treatment project up for review
Lakeside is seeking approval of upgrades and expansion of its wastewater treatment plant as it nears capacity.
Conservation groups ready to defend marijuana tax revenue
In the four years since the Montana Legislature created the framework to legalize recreational marijuana, tax revenue has funneled tens of millions of dollars …
Brother faces felony for allegedly threatening sibling with kitchen knife
Erick Navarijo faces one count of felony assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court following his Jan. 2 arrest at a home on Tamarack Way.
Kalispell Public Schools not affected by software data breach
PowerSchool, a software company with a popular student information platform used by K-12 school districts nationwide, including Kalispell Public Schools, experienced a data breach in December.
Kalispell Planning Commission to consider new skybridge at Immanuel Living
Kalispell could be getting another skybridge.
Headlines: Snowpack trending ahead of normal, Libby man pleads not guilty to animal cruelty, and grizzlies remain protected
NW Montana snowpack trending ahead of normal, Libby man pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges, and U.S. will keep protecting more than 2,000 grizzlies
Young violinist flourishes on any stage
Violinist JiaJia Farr thrives when she’s performing for an audience. It’s her opportunity to connect with the community whether its playing at local farmers ma…
Kalispell City Council to weigh amending the fire code, funding lead service line replacement effort
Council, which meets at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 201 First Ave. E., is expected to look at fire code amendments to address unsecure, unsafe properties and weigh fu…
Kalispell’s Fair Trade Tattoo focuses on traditional tattoos
From opening a massive shop with Zac Brown from the Zac Brown Band in Georgia to competing on the TV show Ink Masters to making a name for himself in Hawaii, h…
Attorney Tim Wenz to take bench as Flathead County Justice of the Peace
Flathead County commissioners last month appointed Tim Wenz to fill a vacancy created when former Justice of the Peace Paul Sullivan was elected in November to…
Flathead Warming Center launches new initiatives amid legal fight with Kalispell
The Flathead Warming Center rolled out a series of new initiatives on Tuesday, including a hotline, law enforcement liaison position and a care team that welco…