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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…
Libby's Miner celebrates 100th birthday with family, friends
He attributes his longevity to his Christian faith and God.
Montana population growth continues slowing
As of July 2024, the federal agency estimates that Montana has a population of 1,137,223, an increase 5,931 from July of 2023.
Housing program goes before commissioners for vote
NeighborWorks Montana has applied to carry out the program, which provides homebuyers with a loan to assist in lowering the purchase price of a home. Those loa…
Headlines: EXPLORE Act, corrections lawsuit and GNP's student builders
State sues Flathead County, US Senate passes outdoor recreation package, Columbia Falls students construct park housing in Glacier
Grand gift to North Valley Music School
North Valley Music School received a remarkable holiday surprise recently.
Ronan business uses high-tech oven to 'cook' wood
About a month ago, a new oven arrived in Ronan that weighs 84,000 pounds. It took two or three cranes to unload the beast and maneuver it into its new home at …
Road work ahead: Major infrastructure projects gain steam in 2025
Several transportation projects are in motion across the Flathead, with more progress planned in 2025
MSU marching band raising funds to attend national championship game
Montana State University has launched a fundraising campaign to offset costs for the Spirit of the West Marching Band to accompany the Bobcats as they play for…
Bigfork’s Lake View Care Center reopens under new management
“There is a huge aging population in the Valley. Bigfork, Kalispell and even in our surrounding areas like Libby and whatnot; just generally in the entire worl…
CASA of Lincoln County gets new wheels
CASA of Lincoln County, an organization dedicated to advocating for children in the foster care system, has recently received a significant boost in its efforts to support local youth.
Electric co-op offers scholarships for apprentice program
Interested in becoming a lineworker and learning how to construct, maintain and repair electrical power line systems?
Lake County's judge-elect resigns after drug charges filed
Lake County's newly elected District Court judge has resigned after being accused of attempting to purchase and distribute drugs following a months-long invest…
Pablo man killed in Christmas Day shooting in Polson
A suspect is in custody after a 31-year-old Pablo resident was shot and killed in Polson on Christmas morning, authorities said.
Many Glacier set to be focus of Glacier Park projects in 2025
Getting into Many Glacier will be a little harder in 2025 compared to previous years, as a large number of parking spaces will be unavailable due to constructi…
Celebrations planned around the valley to ring in the new year
Ring in 2025 in style at these New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations in the Flathead Valley.