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Retiring Sister Judy Lund recognized with Spirit of Montana award for 'lifetime of service'
Students and teachers at St. Matthew’s Catholic School rose for a standing ovation as Gov. Greg Gianforte bestowed…
Standoff near downtown Kalispell ends with arrest
A 45-year-old man is in custody after a standoff with local law enforcement near downtown Kalispell on Monday morning.
Whitefish Council looks to add new zoning district
City Council meets at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall, 418 E Second St.
Kalispell City Council considering appointment of interim municipal judge
Kalispell City Council will consider the nomination of Rich Hickel to fill the municipal judge vacancy, among other business, at its Monday meeting.
Once a struggling veteran, food pantry founder looks out for other former service members
There was a period of time in North West Montana Veterans Food Pantry founder Allen Erickson’s life when he wasn’t sure when he’d see any relief from his strug…
Wolfpack Theatre’s ‘Death of a Salesman’ highlights story of human condition
Glacier High School’s Wolfpack Theatre Company will present “Death of a Salesman” Nov. 8, 9 and 10.
Rancher’s Daughter store features Montana-made products
No matter the season though, everything at The Rancher’s Daughter is made in Montana.
Suspect in Columbia Falls fatal stabbing deemed unfit to proceed
A Flathead County District Court judge ordered accused murderer Zain Alexander Ray Glass committed to the state mental hospital for an evaluation and observati…
Uncertainty over 'Born Alive' bill stokes fears
LR-131, also known as the “Born Alive Infant Protection Act,” requires medical providers take necessary actions to preserve the life of a born-alive infant, or…
Veterans Day events around the Flathead Valley
Veterans Day offers the opportunity for members of the community and students to honor and express our gratitude to our local veterans.
Land trust holds fundraiser for Owen Sowerwine project
Flathead Land Trust will celebrate 20 years of conservation along the Flathead River and north shore of Flathead Lake and begin fundraising for the Owen Sowerw…
Candidates push for voter turnout as midterms near
As the campaign season draws to a close, local and statewide candidates have turned their focus to voter turnout — encouraging residents to get their absentee …
Man accused of pulling knife sentenced to misdemeanor
Jay Ryan Kaufman, 20, pleaded guilty to negligent endangerment in Flathead County District Court on Oct. 27.
Montana youth mental health needs on the rise
Young people in Montana were twice as likely to die by suicide than in the rest of the country during the last decade, according to state statistics.
On stand in 1/6 trial, Oath Keepers boss says he's a patriot
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes took the witness stand Friday in his seditious conspiracy trial, telling jurors he is a patriotic American as he tries to c…
Big game season: White-tail harvest remains up
Montana’s general hunting season is in full swing, and hunters are experiencing the arrival of winter weather in northwest Montana.