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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
County Republicans censure former commissioner candidate Jack Fallon
The county Republican Central Committee passed a resolution formally censuring Fallon from the group for engaging in “actions not befitting the principles of t…
Montana House rules debate showcases Republican fissures
Rep. Jerry Schillinger said conservative Republicans should hold onto all the power voters gave them — not fritter it away by making it easier for moderate bills to be heard.
Former Libby Police officers say mismanagement led to mass resignation
Two of the three former Libby police officers who resigned on the same day late last year went public recently with their motivations for leaving the departmen…
Schroeder named president of Hagadone Newspaper and Media Groups
The Hagadone Corporation announced that Clint Schroeder had been named president of the Hagadone Newspaper and Media Groups, overseeing each of the companies t…
Nonprofits invited to Great Fish informational meeting
Whitefish Community Foundation will hold an informational meeting on Thursday, Jan. 26 for Flathead Valley nonprofits interested in applying to participate in the 2023 Great Fish Community Challenge.
Abell to serve as chair of the county commission
Historically the three commissioners rotate through the spot taking turns serving as the chairperson.
Evergreen chamber tops bell ringing competition
The Evergreen Chamber of Commerce topped the Salvation Army red kettle bell ringing competition on Dec. 1 by bringing in a whopping $3,727.92 for the day.
County board looks at home-based businesses
The board of adjustment meets at 6 p.m. in the second floor conference room of the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W. in Kalispell.
Prosecutors: Father injured newborn in drunken spat
Joseph Richard Riggs, 38, remains in the county jail on the felony charge with bail set at $25,000.
Former lawmaker in discussions with Montana Public Service Commission for director position
Brad Tschida, a Republican from Missoula, said he has not accepted an offer, but he is weighing several factors.
2024 contest comes into view with hurdles for both parties
Republicans and Democrats are being forced to confront critical questions about the people and policies they want to represent them as the next election season…
Budget, abortion and housing emerge as key issues in state Legislature
As Montana’s 68th Legislature gets underway, members appear poised to address regulations surrounding abortion, the state’s housing crisis and a massive budget…
Idaho slayings suspect's family voices sympathy for victims
Relatives of a man arrested in Pennsylvania in the slayings of four University of Idaho students expressed sympathy for the victims' families but also vowed to…
Moscow says Ukrainian rocket strike kills 63 Russian troops
Russia's defense ministry says 63 of its soldiers have been killed by a Ukrainian strike on a facility in the eastern Donetsk region where military personnel w…
Tens of thousands view Benedict XVI's body at Vatican
Tens of thousands of people have filed by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's body as it lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica. Many of the first viewers on Monday we…