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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…
Zinke wants probe of Glacier's ticketed entry program
Congressman Ryan Zinke called for a federal investigation into the government contractor managing the online vehicle reservation system at Glacier National Par…
Polson police chief resigns after DUI charge
Polson Police Chief Wade Nash stepped down from his role Tuesday and has announced that he will officially retire from the force May 2. The announcement came T…
Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation names new executive director
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation has named Clifford Kipp as the nonprofit’s next executive director.
Pending abortion ban can't be prevented, Montana judge rules
A bill to restrict abortions in Montana will become law — at least temporarily — if the governor signs it, a judge ruled.
One arrested following SWAT-involved call in Kalispell
Authorities set up a perimeter around a building on Kalispell's west and north side after responding to an assault with a weapon call about 10:42 a.m.
Police: Juvenile in custody in connection with Kalispell shooting
Authorities say a suspect in Monday morning’s alleged shooting in Kalispell is in custody and is being held at the Missoula County Juvenile Detention Facility.
Abortion clinics in conservative-led states face increasing legal threats
Thirty years ago, Blue Mountain Clinic Director Willa Craig stood in front of the sagging roof and broken windows of an abortion clinic that an arsonist had burned down early that morning in Missoula, Montana.
Bill to change school immunization requirement for exemptions heard
House Bill 715 would require schools to provide information about exemptions when they communicate with parents about vaccination requirements.
Man accused of making death threats against Tester takes plea deal
Indicted on charges of threatening to murder and threatening to assault a member of Congress, Kevin Patrick Smith initially maintained his innocence at his Feb…
Montana abortion proposal met with preemptive lawsuit
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Planned Parenthood of Montana filed a preemptive lawsuit Monday seeking to stop legislation that would ban the abortion method most common…
Residents escape burning home in Whitefish without injury
A house fire in Whitefish over the weekend caused no injuries but left an East Second Street home a total loss, fire officials said on Monday.
Shooting in Kalispell leaves one injured
Kalispell Police are investigating a Monday morning shooting in the city’s southwest side that left one injured.
Avid quilter sews way through retirement
She’s been quilting for four decades and sewing for even longer.
Kalispell City Council to consider land deal for Parkline Trail expansion
Kalispell City Council will discuss buying land that would allow it to extend the Parkline Trail at its work session Monday.
Kalispell artist crafts gavel gifted to U.S. Speaker of the House
A gavel made by Ron Kelley was presented to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican from California, on March 23 in the United States Capitol.