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Republican Kurt Alme cruises to Senate primary win; Bankhead gets nod from Dems
In the swiftest race call among Montana’s contested federal primary election results, Republican Kurt Alme has won…
Elmo man sentenced for stealing dead mother’s benefits
A federal judge this week sentenced an Elmo man to three years in prison and ordered $95,722 restitution for stealing his deceased mother’s Social Security benefits and underreporting his income and assets to recei…
Juvenile suspect arrested after Superior school threat, sheriff says
A juvenile suspect is facing felony charges after allegedly threatening a school shooting at Superior schools, according to Mineral County law enforcement officers.
Former outfitter pleads not guilty to Alaska grizzly killing
A former Hungry Horse guide and outfitter pleaded not guilty on all three counts of an indictment that charged him with illegally killing and transporting a br…
Glacier High School plans increased police presence following threat
Glacier High School Principal Brad Holloway sent out a notification to families after 4 p.m. Wednesday, regarding a school shooting threat reportedly found wri…
Polson murder suspect upset after estate left to victim, court docs say
A Polson man accused of shooting and killing a Ronan man appeared in District Court in Polson last week for an arraignment hearing.
Court upholds finding that Montana clinic submitted false asbestos claims
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court determination that a Montana health clinic submitted hundreds of false asbestos claims on behalf of patients.
FVCC gallery features surrealist painter
The show features the work of Marvin Messing including a selection of his oil paintings, sculptures and intaglio prints.
Power outages planned west of Kalispell and in Lakeside
Power outages are expected both west of Kalispell and in the Lakeside area.
Blankenship Bridge closes for repairs
The closure is expected to run from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
UM launches Montana’s first public occupational therapy program
The new OTD program was approved to become a candidate for accreditation in April. It started accepting applications this summer, and the first occupational th…
Nonprofit hosts autumn stroll event in downtown Kalispell
My Glacier Village, a local nonprofit serving area seniors, is hosting the Sip and Sample Autumn Stroll through downtown Kalispell on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 1-4:30 p.m.
Man accused of punching deputies earns deferred sentence
Colton Low initially faced a felony assault on a peace officer charge in Flathead County District Court following his March 2 arrest.
Kalispell Council questions use of city funds for lead line replacement
Councilors discussed funding options during a work session on Monday ahead of an anticipated Environmental Protection Agency mandate to replace all lead servic…
Kamala Harris back on Montana’s overseas ballot
The electronic system used by Montana’s overseas and military voters to cast their ballots in home elections reportedly omitted Democratic presidential candida…
More rain, slower snowmelt kept Flathead Lake at full pool, officials say
Flathead Lake sat at full pool this summer following a dry 2023 season that saw its water level plunge to record lows.