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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…
Kalispell Public Schools sets $1.1M elementary general fund levy
Kalispell voters will see a $1.1 million general fund levy issue on the ballot in May for Kalispell Public Schools’ elementary district.
Kalispell man accused of vandalizing vehicle, threatening neighbor gets suspended jail sentence
A Kalispell man arrested for allegedly vandalizing a neighbor's vehicle and threatening the victim against going to the authorities last year later received a pair of suspended jail sentences.
Kalispell Planning Commission backs rule changes eliminating public hearings on subdivisions
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday night backed changes to subdivision regulations that would scrap public hearings on site-specific projects.
Fire crews douse blaze at Kalispell apartment complex
Firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze at an Airport Road apartment complex in Kalispell early Wednesday afternoon.
Blizzard forecast prompts school closures on Thursday
Schools across the Flathead Valley preemptively canceled classes for Thursday in anticipation of a major winter storm expected to hit the region overnight Wedn…
Arlee woman, baby killed in U.S. 93 head-on crash
A 28-year-old Arlee woman and a baby girl were killed in a head-on collision March 9 on U.S. 93.
Columbia Falls OKs 40-unit apartment complex
After a lengthy discussion about lighting and safety, the Columbia Falls City Council last week approved a 40-unit apartment complex near the intersection of M…
After SWAT incident in Columbia Falls, no charges filed
No charges were filed against a Columbia Falls man after he was taken into custody by a SWAT team in Columbia Falls on Feb. 21.
Montana humor topic of history group meeting
Tim Christenson, president of the organization, will explore “Montana Humor in Story, Song, and Rhyme.”
Montana Historical Society asks Montanans to vote for the state's best place
The 16 contenders were selected from "A History of Montana in 101 Places."
Writing Coaches of Montana seeks volunteers
The program seeks to help students think critically about their writing assignments so they can become confident and competent writers across disciplines.
Flathead County Planning Board considers land use permit for West Glacier RV park
The planning board will review two additional applications during its Wednesday meeting, which will be followed by a workshop for a marijuana zone text amendment.
Lake County drops first load of trash into expanded landfill
Lake County hosted a ribbon-cutting last week to commemorate the first load of trash being dumped into the expanded Lake County Landfill.
Flathead Valley Community College taps consultants to lead search for new president
Flathead Valley Community College will hire consultants to assist in its search for selecting President Jane Karas’ successor.
Kalispell Council voices concerns over proposed county septic rule changes
Kalispell city councilors voiced concerns Monday over proposed changes to county septic regulations striking the requirement that all septic systems use pressu…