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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…
North Kalispell bustling with construction while more on the horizon
Some of the projects were approved just last year and others have been in the works for more than a decade. Construction is underway on a hotel on the west sid…
Montana sues Yellowstone National Park over bison management plan
Department of Livestock and FWP join Gov. Gianforte in suing the park over its plan to increase the park’s bison population and increase tolerance for bison pr…
UM scientists help Montana understand its future with grizzly bears
In early 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide whether to delist some populations of grizzly bears in the U.S. Northern Rockies. As Montanans co…
Kalispell woman killed in New Year's Day collision near Creston
A 37-year-old Kalispell woman died in crash early New Year's Day near Creston after another vehicle crossed the center line and struck her vehicle head on, authorities report.
After driver rams New Year's revelers in New Orleans, FBI investigating as 'act of terrorism'
A driver wrought carnage on New Orleans' famed French Quarter early on New Year's Day, killing 10 people as he rammed a pickup truck into a crowd before being …
Woman arrested following New Year’s Eve incident at Logan Health
A woman is in custody after an alleged incident involving a knife at Logan Health on New Year’s Eve.
Tourism experts say influx of visitors during fall shoulder season a good sign
September and October broke visitation records in Northwest Montana, which bodes well for sustainable revenue, say local tourism experts. But the late season s…
Avalanche partially buries skier in popular backcountry area near Whitefish Mountain Resort
A skier narrowly escaped injury after triggering an avalanche in a popular backcountry area near Whitefish Mountain Resort over the weekend.
Flathead County eschews state housing program
Saying it’s not a fair use of taxpayer funds or to future homebuyers, Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday quashed implementing a state housing program her…
Enrollment in Flathead County schools declines year-to-year, but remains up over the last decade
Enrollment in Flathead County schools is down 1% from last year, with 17,250 students attending public and private schools.
Governor calls for applications for judge in Twentieth Judicial District
With recently elected district court judge Kenneth Cotter facing felony charges and opting against taking the oath of office in 2025, Gov. Greg Gianforte is calling for applicants and nominations for the vacancy in…
Led by faith, couple serves others around the globe
On Jan. 15, the couple is set to embark on their latest adventure: serving on a medical vessel with Mercy Ships in Papa New Guinea, the eastern half of the isl…
Missing Kalispell man found dead near Stillwater River
The body of a missing 58-year-old Kalispell man was found by authorities Saturday morning near Granrud Lane along the Stillwater River.
Home sales remain even but new inventory could shift Flathead Valley market
In terms of new construction, both Kalispell and Whitefish continue to see multi-family projects dominating the landscape. Several units that have been planned…
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