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Home Instead provides comfort and security for seniors needing at-home care
Home Instead is a global network of independently owned franchises that started in 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Scout gives back to Columbia Falls
Columbia Falls senior Trey Rice put his welding and fabrication skills to good use earlier this year, building four new benches at Columbus Park.
Flathead High School senior finds resiliency in face of adversity
Flathead High School holds its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2023 on Friday, June 2.
Roadwork for alpine coaster project begins on U.S. 93
Work is beginning on the installation of a left-turn lane on U.S. 93 near Lakeside to ease access to and from a new alpine coaster attraction.
State declines millions in federal food assistance for children as food banks see soaring need
Under the Gianforte administration, Montana is opting out of $10 million of federal money that would have paid for children’s meals this year, according to an estimate from the Montana Food Bank Network.
Man pleads guilty to picking up Yellowstone bison calf that was rejected by herd, euthanized
MAMMOTH, Wyo. (AP) — A man from Hawaii pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge alleging he picked up a bison calf in Yellowstone National Park, causing the animal's herd to reject it and leading park officials to kill…
Bigfork High School senior perseveres through turbulent journey
Born with a hole between her right and left ventricle and a second hole in her aortic valve, Emma Dawson battled her way through open-heart surgery and the sub…
Kalispell Chamber to depart Depot Park, citing homeless activity
The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitor Bureau will be moving out of its downtown Depot Park headquarters, citing increasing homeless acti…
Foundation receives EPA grant to spur Valley redevelopment
The Montana West Economic Development Foundation has been awarded $500,000 to assess local former industrial and commercial properties with the goal of redevel…
Restaurateur suspected of shoplifting takes plea deal
Authorities initially brought Brian Paul Scotti-Belli up on a felony count of theft in Flathead County District Court.
FWP seeking public input on proposed timberland conservation easement
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is soliciting public input on the potential purchase of a conservation easement on 47,907 acres of timberland in the Thompson River drainage of Flathead and Sanders counties.
Glacier High School senior thrives on helping others
Glacier High School holds its commencement ceremony on Friday, June 2 at 10 a.m. in the gym.
Man accused of firing gun that wounded sleeping woman changes plea
George Paul Herne, 20, entered the changed plea before Judge Dan Wilson in Flathead County District Court on May 24. Wilson set sentencing for July 27.
Eureka school project produces twin tiny homes
Over the past school year, students from Eureka High School have spent several hours each day inside a workshop north of town. They’ve driven nails, hung windows, put up sheetrock, sanded, primed and painted. With …
Kalispell's homeless report string of attacks
Members of Kalispell’s homeless community and the social workers who serve them are reporting an uptick in harassment and violence in city parks.
Whitefish Community Foundation awards grant for Owen-Sowerwine Natural Area
Since 1992, Flathead Audubon Society has managed the 442-acre Owen Sowerwine natural area, a section of Montana School Trust Land east of Kalispell.