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'Mountain Momma' looks to preserve land east of river with community support
A Columbia Falls woman who is no stranger to public lands advocacy hopes to preserve a key piece of land east of t…
Kalispell standoff suspect given suspended sentence
The man at the center of a Kalispell standoff involving the regional SWAT team in September received a suspended sentence in Flathead County District Court on …
Samaritan House opens up emergency shelter space amid winter storm
Samaritan House is working with other members of Collaborative Housing Solutions of Northwest Montana to prepare for winter storm overflow at its main shelter …
Montana Supreme Court removes Lake County judge from child-custody case
In a 5-0 opinion, the Montana Supreme Court took what justices describe as “an extraordinary remedy” of asserting “supervisory control” over a Lake County chil…
Kalispell Planning Commission begins work on new public participation process
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday took a first look at a proposed public participation process for future development decisions as required by the Montana Land Use Planning Act.
Hardin lawmaker appointed state commerce director
Gov. Greg Gianforte announced this week that he has tapped Rep. Paul Green, R-Hardin, to replace former Montana Department of Commerce Director Scott Osterman,…
Authorities identify body discovered in Kalispell building
Officials identified Thursday the dead body discovered inside a Kalispell building earlier this week as that of 36-year-old Jennifer Pervais.
Winter storm creates severe road conditions in Flathead Valley
Some local services were closed and events canceled Thursday as a major winter storm loaded with gusting winds and heavy snow created dangerous driving conditi…
Alleged death threats leave man facing felony charge
Jonathan Harley Glode, 31, remains in the county jail with bail set at $100,000 following his Jan. 5 arrest.
Flathead Warming Center prepares for frigid temperatures
With temperatures predicted to drop to 30 below zero in some areas of Northwest Montana in coming days, staff at the Flathead Warming Center are preparing to d…
Nordic skiing trails open in Whitefish, Bigfork, Columbia Falls
Glacier Nordic Center in Whitefish finally opened for the season this week after a winter storm dumped just enough snow to thoroughly blanket the trails at Whi…
Climbers raise red flags over proposed anchor rules for national parks
The mountain climbing community is concerned that new rules being proposed by the National Park Service and Forest Service could hinder their sport, making som…
Assault suspect already facing two felony cases
Prosecutors filed a single count of felony assault with a weapon against Nolan Wayne Hamman, 31, after the alleged Jan. 4 incident. Booked into county jail Jan…
Bail reduction denied for arson suspect
Jason Jerald Andreaus Meyer pleaded not guilty to a single count of arson in Flathead County District Court prior to the Jan. 4 bail modification hearing.
Kalispell Public Schools levies on tap for May election
The school district may also choose to cancel but had to approve the elections to meet upcoming state deadlines. Amounts will be set at a later date.
Montana fire chief who had refused vaccine mandate in Washington state charged in Jan. 6 riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Montana fire chief who lost a previous job over a coronavirus vaccine mandate has been charged with spraying a chemical irritant on police …