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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
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.
Low public turnout for hearing on Kalispell’s new land use plan
Kalispell City Council on Monday night held a sparsely attended public hearing on its new land use plan, which is intended to guide development over the next 2…
Drivers can expect delays as construction on West Reserve Drive picks back up
Motorists should brace for delays as construction along West Reserve Drive in Kalispell kicks back into gear later this month.
PHOTOS: St. Patrick's Day Parade marches through downtown Kalispell
Clover-clad revelers lined Main Street as The Kalispell Chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Flathead Celtic Festival hosted the St. Patrick's Da…
Montana Secretary of State says feds confirmed 23 non-citizen voter records
Twenty-three voter records in Montana have been confirmed as potential instances of non-citizens registering to vote and casting ballots in the state, accordin…
Kalispell seeks firm for fire station project
The Kalispell Fire Department is looking for a firm to design and build a new station on the rapidly growing west side of town.
Federal appeals court upholds injunction on Montana’s drag ban
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld provisions last week blocking Montana from enforcing a ban on drag story hours and performances in public schools and libraries.
13-ton coffee kiosk lands at South Kalispell Town Pump
Motorists fueling up at the South Kalispell gas station off U.S. 93 on the snowy afternoon of March 13 caught a glimpse of a 13-ton structure resembling a ship…
Izaak Walton Inn on the market for $18 million
Essex’s Izaak Walton Inn, a beloved old railroad lodge on the southern edge of Glacier National Park, has been listed for sale for $18 million. The offering co…
The sky is the limit: Flathead High grad’s Navy career takes off
Waiting to find out what type of aircraft the United States Navy wanted him flying, Nicholas Iavicoli had set his sights on tailhooks, the planes capable of ta…