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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…
U.S. will keep protecting more than 2,000 Rocky Mountain grizzly bears
The Biden administration will continue protecting about 2,000 grizzly bears in four Rocky Mountain states despite objections from Republican-led states, U.S. w…
Columbia Falls mourns for teens killed in icy crash at Evaro
A former standout Columbia Falls athlete and his girlfriend were killed in a two-vehicle accident on an icy Evaro Hill on U.S. 93 on Friday, Jan. 3.
Biden administration withdraws old-growth forest plan after getting pushback from industry and GOP
The Biden administration on Tuesday abruptly dropped its nascent plan to protect old-growth forests after getting pushback from Republicans and the timber indu…
Steamboat Landing subdivision heads back to county planning board
A large-scale housing subdivision in Somers known as Steamboat Landing is headed back to the Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday.
Kalispell man accused of sexual abuse of underage niece
Johnathon Daniel Fritz, 36, is expected to appear before Judge Heidi Ulbricht on Jan. 9 for his arraignment on one count of sexual abuse of children.
Arlee woman crowned Mrs. Grand International 2024
Estella Fullerton of Arlee was recently crowned Mrs. Grand International 2024 during a competition held Nov. 23-28 in Myanmar.
Libby man pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges
A Libby man accused of felony animal cruelty charges after two of his dogs were found starving earlier this fall recently pleaded not guilty to the offenses.
Columbia Falls City Council pushes sidewalk snow removal changes off until spring
The Columbia Falls City Council last month further discussed snow removal on sidewalks, but under the advice of interim City Manager Mark Shrives decided to not tweak the ordinance, if at all, until spring, as by t…
Smalley sworn in as Mineral County commissioner
Fresh off a 20-year career with the Montana Highway Patrol, Shawn Smalley was sworn in as a Mineral County commissioner on Dec. 27.
Kalispell mayor agrees with Flathead County commissioners' decision to reject state housing program
Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson said Monday that Flathead County Commissioners were correct in rejecting a multimillion-dollar state-funded housing program.
Headlines: Montana sues Yellowstone National Park over bison plan, Kalispell woman killed in collision and an avalanche partially buries skier
This week, reporter Taylor Inman covers the stories making waves in northwest Montana.
Suspect arrested after three stabbed in St. Regis
A suspect is in custody after three people were stabbed in St. Regis on Monday, authorities report.
Dealer sold to undercover agents in Whitefish bar, court docs say
A man who allegedly arranged the sale of cocaine to a pair of undercover agents of the state Division of Criminal Investigation in Whitefish in October 2023 is…
Council to consider development proposals in North Kalispell
Kalispell City Council is kicking off the new year with a full plate of subdivision and road construction proposals to consider during Monday’s meeting.
Whitefish to approve legislative priorities
Whitefish City Council on Monday is expected to set its legislative priorities on the same day the 2025 legislative session begins.