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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…
Felon accused of beating children given suspended sentence
A Hungry Horse man who has spent more than a year in the county jail after allegedly beating his children received a suspended five-year sentence on Thursday.
Woman arrested for burglary claimed to own the home
Ashley Katherine Coil, 37, faces a felony burglary charge in Flathead County District Court following her Oct. 29 arrest.
Groups appeal Badger-Two Medicine oil and gas lease decision
The Pikuni Traditionalists Association, a group representing the cultural and religious interests of the Blackfeet Tribe, has appealed a ruling reinstating a federal oil and gas lease in the Badger-Two Medicine.
Power outages linger for thousands in Flathead Valley
More than 12,000 homes across Northwest Montana were without power Thursday morning as the aftermath of a potent winter storm continued to take its toll on the…
Power outages delay delivery of Thursday print edition
Due to ongoing power outages, the Daily Inter Lake press was not able to run last night.
Alleged thief caught taking tools from trailer in Whitefish
Whitefish Police officers arrested Jesse Arthur Horst after a River Lakes Parkway resident tipped off authorities to suspicious activity on the street about 10…
Prosecutors amend charge against Kalispell man to aggravated assault
Prosecutors initially charged Eugene Vernon Clark, 41, with partner or family member assault following the alleged Aug. 22 incident on Crest Court.
Alleged gun-wielding man arraigned in district court
Romano Corbitt, 32, appeared briefly before Judge Dan Wilson for his arraignment in Flathead County District Court on Oct. 27.
Man who wielded shotgun pleads guilty to criminal endangerment
A man arrested after allegedly threatening patrons with a shotgun outside of a Whitefish area bar during the summer pleaded guilty to criminal endangerment las…
HEART Program seeks to reach homeless young adults with drop-in center
The HEART Program is looking to expand services to help young adults experiencing homelessness through a new grant.
Officials talk about consolidating invasive species commissions
Invasive species of many kinds are, and will continue to be, a threat to Montana ecosystems and economies, according to officials.
Unions vote down contracts, renewing threat of rail shutdown
In the last three weeks, members of two different railroad unions have rejected the contract their leaders negotiated, reviving the possibility of a nationwide…
County eyes land purchase for septage facility
County commissioners approved Oct. 21 a buy-sell agreement with the intent of purchasing 36.9 acres on Wiley Dike Road for the facility.
Watch your words — Speech and debate season kicks off in the valley
Speech competitors may speak the same language, but which team knows exactly the right thing to say to win is up for debate.
Winter storm causes power outages in Flathead Valley
Northwest Montana’s first significant winter storm of the season delivered slick roads, widespread power outages and school closures Wednesday morning.