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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 $…
Gianforte to appoint next Commissioner of Political Practices from open field
The field is wide open for Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte to select the next Commissioner of Political Practices after a Nomination Committee failed to find consensus Wednesday on applicants who interviewed for the jo…
Montana to hold hearing on proposal to change requirements for Medicaid abortions
Patients who need an abortion paid for through Montana Medicaid will need to provide personal information in advance of the service, such as last menstrual period, to prove “medical necessity,” according to a new r…
Transportation improvement initiatives forge ahead
The $115 million airport expansion will include the addition of two restaurants, a runway viewing lounge area, and a new gate.
Bigfork Food Bank sees uptick in use, while increasing its outreach
The Bigfork Food Bank feeds about 300 families per month.
Electrical failure stranded several hundred skiers, says resort
Whitefish Mountain Resort spokesperson Chad Sokol blamed failures in the electrical and backup electrical systems for the chairlift, also known as Chair 1, for…
13 bison die, struck by vehicles north of West Yellowstone
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. (AP) — Just over a dozen bison were killed or had to be euthanized after they were struck by vehicles on U.S. Highway 191 just north of the town of West Yellowstone, the western entrance to …
Man wrongfully convicted of killing gets $5M settlement
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — A former western Montana man who was wrongfully convicted of killing his best friend in 1997 and spent 18 years in prison has reached a $5 million settlement with the state and Sanders County,…
Sword-wielding robbery suspect faces felony charges
Caelus James Hattel, 19, of Kalispell faces felony robbery and criminal possession of dangerous drugs charges in Flathead County District Court following his a…
After a strong year, local tourism industry prepares for challenges ahead
Tourism remained strong in the Flathead Valley this year following a bounce back from Covid but industry leaders remain nervous that a possible economic recess…
Ring in the new year with celebrations around the Flathead Valley
Say goodbye to 2022 and welcome 2023 the right way with these New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations in the Flathead Valley.
Columbia Falls legislator drafts bill to ban children from attending drag shows
The draft bill, known as LC1471, is the creation of Rep. Braxton Mitchell, R-Columbia Falls, and is one of several affecting the LGBTQ+ community expected to go before the 2023 Legislature, which begins on Jan. 2.
Skiers stranded after Whitefish Mountain Resort chairlift breaks down
Whitefish Mountain Resort’s Chair 1, otherwise known as “Big Mountain Express,” broke down Wednesday, leaving skiers stranded for several hours as crews evacuated them chair by chair.
Kalispell addiction treatment facility under scrutiny
A Montana addiction clinic’s plan to give people with substance use disorders as much as $1,966.50 in gift cards and vouchers to follow its treatment program is raising questions about the use of financial incentiv…
Low income developments in the Flathead aim to ease housing squeeze
Finding housing in the Flathead Valley has become an uphill battle for many, but amidst the seemingly never ending supply of luxury homes, a few developers and…
John Konzen Court dedicated at Troy Activity Center
In honor of his work, the court inside the Troy Activity Center will be known as John Konzen Court.