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Making the grade — Kalispell Public Schools leader named regional superintendent of the year
Wrapping up his second school year leading Kalispell Public Schools, Matt Jensen has been named regional Superinte…
Whitefish Mountain Resort skier visits reaches new heights
Whitefish Mountain Resort broke its visitation record with more than 500,000 skiers and snowboarders riding Big Mountain during the 2022-23 ski season, which e…
Kalispell City Council eyes Parkline Trail expansion
Kalispell City Council indicated interest Monday in moving forward with a deal to purchase an additional section of retired railway that could extend the munic…
Mack Days: Columbia Falls angler reels in Easter lunker
An Easter surprise and a catch of a lifetime happened for Bryan Long of Columbia Falls over the fourth weekend of 2023 Spring Mack Days event on Flathead Lake.
Suspect in Browning stabbing pleads guilty in federal court
A 24-year-old pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in federal court in Great Falls on Tuesday for allegedly stabbing another man at a party in Browning last year.
Local author dives into contemporary women’s fiction with latest novel
Local author Mary Frances Erler’s latest book, “Lauren’s Dark Passage,” delves into contemporary women’s fiction — a departure from her previous works of histo…
Abortion providers fail to block 15-week restriction before it becomes law
A Helena judge on Monday denied a motion filed earlier today by Montana abortion providers seeking to block House Bill 721, a bill that would prohibit the most common procedure for terminating pregnancies after the…
District board issues cease and desist order on inholder home along McDonald Creek in Glacier
The Flathead Conservation District has formally issued a cease and desist order to the California couple building a home on lower McDonald Creek in Glacier Nat…
Nonprofit hosts Earth Day event April 22 in Kalispell
Focusing on uplifting common-sense solutions to climate change, event attendees will learn how to reduce carbon pollution, clean up the air and learn about creating a livable world for future generations.
Workshop looks at music’s impact on the brain
The free event called “Your Brain on Music” is Saturday, April 15 at the Whitefish Community Library at 11 a.m. and is presented by Diane Volkman, a Nationally…
Historic presentation examines Charles Lindbergh's Montana connections
Charles Lindbergh became world famous after his solo flight across the Atlantic in 1927.
County Planning Board looks at rezone for land adjacent to wildlife management area
A number of public hearings regarding zone changes and subdivisions are also on Wednesday’s agenda, along with a proposal to revise the county’s vacation renta…
Suspect in failed break-in takes plea deal
Kyle Kenneth Smith, 32, changed his plea before Judge Amy Eddy on April 6 after striking a deal with prosecutors.
Logan Health hosts wellness expo April 15
On Saturday, April 15, Logan Health will be hosting a wellness expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Logan Health Fitness Center at 205 Sunnyview Lane.
Evergreen sidewalk project looks to next phase
The goal is to construct a half-mile of sidewalk north of Evergreen Junior High School.
Martin City motorist accused of dragging man with pickup truck
Wayne Robert Armstrong, 35, is scheduled to appear before Judge Danni Coffman on April 13 for his arraignment on the felony charge in Flathead County District …