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Primary delivers mixed results for Northwest Montana incumbents
Tuesday’s primary election delivered beginnings and endings to political hopefuls across Northwest Montana.
Flathead Valley Freedom Caucus members optimistic about special session
Flathead Valley members of the Montana Freedom Caucus are hopeful that a potential special legislative session would alleviate the burden of property tax incre…
Traffic changes begin at Glacier Park International Airport
The three lanes closest to the airport terminal will now be closed for construction, so drivers are cautioned to remain alert to signage once passing the roundabout.
Glacier National Park bumping frontcountry campground fee rates in 2024
Frontcountry campgrounds like Avalanche and Two Medicine will see a $10 increase in their fee rates in 2024, Glacier National Park officials said Friday.
Chase ends after suspect launches truck off Kalispell roundabout
A wanted Trout Creek man allegedly led authorities on a chase through north Kalispell on Tuesday, crashing through wooden fences near Glacier High School and l…
County seeks new election for Kalispell Council races
The Flathead County election administrator through a court petition is seeking a redo for the Kalispell municipal election.
CASA Advocates sworn-in
Each will work as a Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem for abused and neglected children in the Flathead County foster care system.
Inmate accused of smuggling fentanyl into county jail
Prosecutors alleged in court documents that Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies treated two county inmates for fentanyl overdoses at about 2:30 a.m. on N…
Montana State breaks ground on Great Falls nursing building
The new building, made possible by a series of donations and investments by MSU and its partners, will improve facilities for students and faculty while allowi…
Counties plead with Gianforte on property taxes
The Montana Association of Counties said it appreciates clarity in the state Supreme Court’s recent order on a question about property taxes — but MACo said the state can still choose to give property taxpayers a b…
Smooth launch of online parks and rec registration system, Kalispell officials say
Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department officials say that the rollout of a new online registration system for the agency’s programs has gone smoothly.
Winter storm to bury mountain passes this weekend
A round of winter weather will create tricky travel conditions across Western Montana beginning Friday through the weekend.
Fuel Fitness shooter sentenced to 170 years
The assailant in a deadly 2021 shooting of a gym employee outside of Fuel Fitness in Kalispell was sentenced Thursday to 170 years in state prison.
Lake County reaches settlement in jail lawsuit
The federal court in Missoula gave final approval Nov. 21 to a settlement between the inmates of Lake County Jail and jail administrators.
Residents, advocates lobby Whitefish City Council to crack down on illegal short-term rentals
More than a dozen people clad in yellow T-shirts marched around the entrance to Whitefish City Hall last week before calling on City Council to crack down on i…
Young activists who won Montana climate case want to stop power plant on Yellowstone River
Fresh off a legal victory earlier this year in a landmark climate change case, a group of young environmental activists is trying to persuade the Montana Supre…