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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…
Alleged nude prowler enters not guilty plea
The man allegedly found naked in a Columbia Falls area home trying to steal a motorcycle pleaded not guilty to felony burglary in Flathead County District Cour…
Convicted thief earns six-year stretch in state prison
A Kalispell man earned a six-year stint in Montana State Prison after allegedly getting caught stealing tools from a utility trailer just weeks after receiving…
Felony child endangerment case dismissed against drunk driver
A Flathead County District Court judge dismissed a felony criminal child endangerment case against a Kalispell woman in January after she agreed to plead guilt…
Flathead National Forest, POWDR, worked ‘hand in hand’ on Holland expansion proposal
For more than one year before the U.S. Forest Service announced a controversial proposal to expand operations at Holland Lake Lodge, it was working hand in han…
Glacier speech and debate student named Student of the Year
Glacier High School senior Mac Adkins received top accolades from the National Speech and Debate Association.
Flathead speech coach receives Assistant Coach of the Year award
Flathead High School speech and debate coach Sean O’Donnell has been named “Assistant Coach of the Year” for the Western District of the National Speech and De…
Libby to lose another police officer
Mayor Peggy Williams announced the impending departure of the officer at a Feb. 21 Libby City Council meeting. The officer's exit comes after three other officers resigned in November 2022.
Flathead lawmakers see successes in first half of legislative session
Among the bills pitched by local lawmakers that survived the first half of the legislative session are a revision of forest taxation laws, legalization of the …
Kalispell Mayor suggests city should plan to grow to north
In his closing remarks, Johnson said that Kalispell should consider taking the lead when it comes to urban planning by annexing land that is north of current m…
Rosendale condemns hate groups after taking fire for posing in photo with white nationalists
Congressman Matt Rosendale, a Republican who represents a wide swath of Montana, is coming under fire for posing for a photo with a group of white nationalists, who claim they met with him recently while visiting t…
County board looks at request for family cemetery
The property is just over 20 acres in size and contains a single-family dwelling, a guest cabin, a horse barn and an equipment barn.
Alleged meth, fentanyl dealer lands in federal court
Justin Jose Romo pleaded not guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, prohibited person in possession of a firearm and ammunition,…
Montana Senate passes public record request bill
Most state agencies presented with public records requests will have clear deadlines for compliance if Senate Bill 232 clears the Legislature and the governor’s desk.
Suspect in assault cases pleads guilty after federal grand jury indictment
Jose Angel Estrello, 40, pleaded guilty by way of an Alford plea Feb. 24 in one of two separate assault with a weapon cases brought against him over the summer.
Columbia Falls High School boosts police presence after threatening email received
The Columbia Falls High School saw an increased law enforcement presence Monday morning after the school received a threatening email late Sunday night.