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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…
Hunter who mistook dog for a wolf given deferred sentence
Amber Rose Barnes initially pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor count of cruelty to animals, but struck a deal with prosecutors in time for a Feb. 28 hearing in Flathead County Justice Court.
12-week abortion ban and other restrictions surge through House committee
Republican lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee greenlit bills to ban most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, add reporting requirements for medicati…
Bullying, tax breaks and ‘alien’ ballots: bills pass House hurdle as transmittal closes in
A bill that would give a tax break to top earners in the state looks likely to land on Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk soon.
Kila fourth-grader places in Energy Share art contest
An award ceremony was held at Kila School honoring Kannin Crawford on Feb. 24.
Whitefish firefighter steps up to a challenge for cancer fundraiser
The annual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Firefighter Stairclimb attracts 2,000 volunteer, career and retired firefighters from across the country and around …
Eureka woman pleads not guilty to assault with a weapon charge
Chelsie Marie Morrison, 33, was arraigned Feb. 23 before Judge Danni Coffman on a single felony count of assault with a weapon.
Montana Indian Child Welfare Act passes key House vote
A legislative bill that would solidify protections for Native American children in Montana has gained support from the state’s House of Representatives, which approved the bill during its second reading Monday afte…
Bill banning vaccinated blood donations would ‘decimate’ blood supply, opponents say
A bill to ban donors who have received the COVID-19 vaccination from giving blood will “decimate” blood supply in Montana and leave patients at risk of even death, said opponents of House Bill 645.
Man convicted of armed holdup gets 40 years in prison
A jury found Grant Alan West, 38, guilty of felony robbery, aggravated kidnapping and criminal possession of dangerous drugs in Flathead County District Court …
Kalispell man accused of threatening Tester remains behind bars
Federal Magistrate Judge Kathleen DeSoto found that authorities had no way of guaranteeing the public’s safety were Kevin Patrick Smith, 45, released from cust…
Kalispell City Council debates tougher panhandling ordinance
Looking to Florida and Utah laws that fine both drivers and solicitors as potential examples, Kalispell City Council discussed Monday beefing up the municipali…
Senate votes down ‘child protection’ bills; firearms ‘discrimination’ bill blasted to floor
The Senate and House will be busy this week considering whether to pass bills out of their respective chamber ahead of Friday’s transmittal deadline, when all …
FVCC's Festival of Flavors tickets on sale March 1
The Flathead Valley Community College Foundation’s Festival of Flavors spring event tickets go on sale on Wednesday, March 1 at 8 a.m.
Suspect in knife attack given five-year prison sentence
Rachel Rae Gulbranson, 38, had previously pleaded guilty in Flathead County District Court to a single count of felony assault with a weapon.
Man accused of attempted break-in, drug possession sentenced in district court
Jeffrey David Pierce, 39, received the suspended two-year stint with the state Department of Corrections on Jan. 19 for a felony criminal possession of dangero…