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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
Child pornography case dismissed after defendant dies
Businessman Steven Dale Rasmussen, 58, had pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexual abuse of children at his Dec. 11 arraignment before Judge Amy Eddy in Flathead County District Court.
Flathead County commissioners approve septic regulation changes allowing gravity systems
In 2004, health officials worked to change septic regulations after determining that the county’s large amount of surface water required a higher level of trea…
Thompson Falls Council rewinds decision on video recordings
The March Thompson Falls City Council meeting last week was standing room only, with many residents attending in support of reinstating video recordings of cou…
Former Polson man files complaint against library alleging ADA violation
Former Polson resident Michael Ross has lodged a civil complaint in U.S. District Court in Missoula, accusing the North Lake County Library and its director, A…
Lincoln County benefits from federal dollars
Resuming SRS funding also reduces pressure on the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program.
Whitefish School Board to weigh interim superintendent after failed contract talks
The Whitefish School Board will consider appointing an interim superintendent for the 2026/27 school year after contract negotiations fell through with its sel…
Hungry Horse motorist who allegedly drove drunk with 3-year-old in vehicle hit with felony charge
A Hungry Horse man accused of driving drunk with a 3-year-old child in the backseat earlier this month is now facing a felony charge.
Woman racks up new felony case after allegedly struggling with Kalispell Police officers
A Flathead Valley woman already facing one felony case is back behind bars after allegedly kicking and spitting on Kalispell Police officers last month.
Antisemitic, homophobic flyers distributed in Kalispell neighborhood
Katrina White was horrified when she looked inside a plastic sandwich bag placed in her driveway on Tuesday morning. She quickly hid the contents before her children could stumble upon them.
Local teachers among first to be inducted into the Montana Digital Academy Teacher Hall of Fame
Eight local teachers are part of the inaugural class of 12 instructors from around the state inducted into the Montana Digital Academy Teacher Hall of Fame.
Judge dismisses case against father accused of hitting child in 2020
A Kalispell father accused of hitting his child later saw the felony case against him dismissed.
Libby man sentenced to prison in shooting death of 3-year-old son
Moore remains locked up with his bail at $500,000.
Michigan educator offered Whitefish superintendent position
The Whitefish School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted on Thursday evening to negotiate a contract for the position of superintendent.
Judge halts construction of 159-foot Lakeside dock amid ongoing litigation
A Flathead County District Court judge last week halted construction of a 159-foot dock in Lakeside after finding the minor variance request was granted in vio…
Kalispell Public Schools pursues acquiring homes near Flathead High School
Kalispell Public Schools will move forward with making an offer on a parcel located across the street from Flathead High School at 435 and 445 Sixth St. W.