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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…
Bigfork man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide
A Bigfork man arrested after allegedly killing a motorcyclist in an alcohol-fueled collision near Somers last year is facing 15 years in state prison.
UM athletic training students get hands-on experience
Athletic training at UM is a five-year program, starting with three years of undergraduate study, followed by two years of master’s level study.
Marion shooting case headed to trial
The criminal case against a Marion man accused of shooting a teenager in the face over the summer is headed once again for trial.
Zinke introduces legislation to regulate Flathead Lake water levels
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke on Tuesday introduced legislation in Congress aimed at ensuring Flathead Lake avoids another year of abnormally low water levels.
FEC awards grants to educational projects
As a not-for-profit electric utility, when Flathead Electric Cooperative brings in more revenue than is needed to operate, that money is allocated back to its members as “capital credits.”
Kalispell City Council weighs energy efficiency projects at work session
Kalispell City Council debated Monday how best to use an expected influx of federal grant dollars for various energy efficiency improvements.
Suspicious death draws police presence in Kalispell
Detectives were investigating a suspicious death in Kalispell on Tuesday.
Suspicious death draws police presence in Kalispell
Detectives were investigating a suspicious death in Kalispell on Tuesday.
Officials tout progress with new statewide election software
After putting Montana’s new election management software through the paces in a series of local elections this year, state officials appeared confident last week that the system will be ready for the flurry of stat…
Kalispell City Councilor Sid Daoud launches US Senate bid
Days after winning reelection to Kalispell City Council, Sid Daoud has turned his attention to the Montana Senate seat up for grabs in 2024.
Worker dies at platinum and palladium mine in Montana, triggering temporary halt to mining
NYE (AP) — A contract worker has died in a machinery accident at an underground precious metals mine in south-central Montana and work has temporarily stopped …
Pursuit of man accused of threatening to kill family ends in arrest
Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies began pursuing Micah Winslow after finding him on Three Mile Drive in Kalispell while responding to the reported thre…
Kalispell City Council to weigh energy goals, projects as part of bid for federal funds
Kalispell stands to receive about $76,000 through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program overseen by the U.S. Department of Energy, accordi…
Kalispell resident returns to game show stage
Stuart Crane, a product manager at Applied Materials, is a real trivia lover.
Lakeside Community Chapel renovates old sanctuary
The history of the old sanctuary at Lakeside Community Chapel has been laid bare during renovations — from the floor joists to the landmark bell tower.