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Senior Spotlight: Senior embodies Flathead High School motto to ‘Rise Up, Be Brave’
Under the upturned brim of her signature bucket hat, Flathead High School senior Madison Geiger’s smile and bright…
Kalispell man sentenced to federal prison for threatening to kill US Sen. Jon Tester
Kevin Patrick Smith, of Kalispell, pleaded guilty in April to one count of threats to injure and murder a U.S. senator.
Tester asks TSA to delay employee screening rule
Sen. Jon Tester has called on the Transportation Security Administration to delay implementation of new rules that would require airports to physically screen …
Flathead lawmakers lead effort to draft Rosendale for Senate race
A bevy of conservative state lawmakers threw their support behind U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale as the best person to oust incumbent Sen. Jon Tester in 2024 last we…
Hearing could decide fate of house in Glacier
The Flathead Conservation District will hold a hearing Aug. 25 on a home it argues was built illegally on the bank of McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park.
Musician draws inspiration, love of music from family
Singer-songwriter Kelly Diane’s lifelong passion for music stems from her rebellious Amish grandfather who decided to pick up a guitar, despite his church’s di…
Volunteer writing coaches sought in Flathead County
Writing Coaches of Montana seeks volunteers to help students in Flathead County public schools improve their writing skills.
Crews continue to build lines around River Road East Fire
Officials said that firefighters took advantage of subdued fire activity Tuesday to work on direct control lines along the fire’s north side, in the Henry Creek area.
A Pilgrim’s Journey: Community says goodbye to beloved Polson pastor John Payne
A chorus of well-wishers gathered in a grassy courtyard at St. Joseph Medical Center recently to say so-long to hospital chaplain and local pastor John Payne, …
Attorney for Lewis and Clark County dismisses charges for arrested Montana Capitol protesters
The Lewis and Clark County Attorney’s Office dismissed cases against all seven of the protesters who were arrested at the Montana State Capitol in April.
Kalispell Fire Department ready to deploy new drone
Kalispell firefighters are excited by the potential of their newest emergency response tool, a sophisticated drone that they say will keep first responders saf…
Kalispell City Council finalizes $141M budget
Kalispell City Council approved the municipality’s $141 million budget and mill levy for fiscal year 2024 on Monday.
Crews welcome rain as they battle fires across the region
Monday’s wet, cool weather allowed crews to close in on the wildfire, which is burning in heavy timber and difficult terrain on the Flathead and Kootenai natio…
Game animal numbers a concern for Northwest Montana hunters, survey shows
Hunters in Northwest Montana, while mainly satisfied with harvest opportunities for deer and elk, are concerned about game animal populations, according to a s…
C-Falls motorist given 10 years in state prison with five suspended
Judge Dan Wilson sentenced Kenneth Malcolm Stevenson, 35, to 10 years in Montana State Prison with five years suspended in Flathead County District Court on Au…
Kalispell man accused of shooting teen pleads not guilty
Ross Barker, 70, faces a single count of assault with a weapon following the alleged July 28 shooting at Moose Crossing in Marion.