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Judge denies Floyd's motion for acquittal or new trial
A Flathead County District Court judge denied a motion from Kenneth James Floyd’s attorney seeking his acquittal o…
Study says Canadian coal mines put unparalleled pollution in Montana-bound waters
The concentrations of selenium and nitrate entering the Elk River and Northwest Montana’s Kootenai watershed as a result of coal-mining operations in British C…
Proposal to change Montana primary elections advances with Supreme Court order
Montana voters are one step closer to getting to decide if they want to change primary elections so the top four vote-getters advance — regardless of party.
Montana Supreme Court says counties wrong on 95-mill tax issue
The Montana Supreme Court Wednesday ruled against Montana county governments in a dispute over the Montana Department of Revenue’s authority to order the full …
County Election Administrator says Kalispell city election should be redone
The Flathead County election administrator supports holding the Kalispell municipal election again after a county administrative error impacted ballots on Nov.…
PHOTOS: Light Up Evergreen & Pie Auction
Photos from the annual Light Up Evergreen & Pie Auction held at Glacier Ace Hardware on Tuesday, Nov. 21.
2 survive plane crash into Hungry Horse Reservoir
Two people survived a plane crash into Hungry Horse Reservoir on Saturday.
FEC retires $3 million in capital credits
The FEC’s board of trustees has retired $3 million of capital credits allocated to member accounts in 2008 and 2009.
FEC board appoints representative for Whitefish district
He will represent members residing in District No. 3, which generally comprises the Whitefish and Big Mountain areas, until the 2024 Annual Meeting.
Glacier High School's athletic staff look to change culture after hazing allegations
Heading into the winter sports season, Glacier High School athletic staff are re-emphasizing the importance of “a strong climate and culture” within its progra…
Judge hears arguments on shortening Montana’s wolf trapping season to protect grizzlies
An attorney for the State of Montana told a federal judge Monday that the floating wolf trapping season will certainly not start next Monday, as is possible un…
170-foot water tower to serve north Kalispell
A new 1-million gallon, 170-foot-tall water tower and associated well sites that will serve Kalispell are under construction on a knoll along U.S. 93 just nort…
Columbia Falls and Whitefish take first and second at Browning speech and debate tournament
Columbia Falls High School took the top spot at a recent speech and debate tournament in Browning, racking up193 overall points.
'Kennedy is dead': Valley residents reflect on anniversary of JFK's assassination
Mike Gyrion arrived at his home from Russell Elementary School on Nov. 22, 1963 to find a copy of the Daily Inter Lake on his driveway.
Kalispell City Council sends public safety levy before voters
Kalispell City Council voted unanimously Monday to put before voters a public safety levy expected to raise $4.6 million in its first year.
Flathead Forest taps Botello as new supervisor
A longtime Forest Service leader is set to take charge of the Flathead National Forest in 2024.