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Kalispell Council seeks $25M grant for roundabouts, crosswalk upgrades along Main Street
Kalispell City Council on Monday voted unanimously to pursue a federal grant to improve pedestrian safety on Main …
Montana Board of Public Ed approves settlement from lawsuit
On a unanimous voice vote Monday, the Montana Board of Public Education voted to approve a settlement agreement between itself and States Newsroom, which operates the Daily Montana, and the Montana Federation of Pu…
Attorney General’s Office: Montana on track to triple last year’s fentanyl seizures
Montana is on track to triple last year’s record-setting fentanyl seizures, according to a news release Tuesday from the Attorney General’s Office.
Superior trails manager gives district update
Rachel Ryan, trails manager for the Superior District of the Lolo National Forest, shared that the hiking trials in her district are open.
Former assisted living facility employee sentenced on rape charge
James Frederick McLeod, 63, pleaded guilty by way of an Alford plea to a single count of sexual intercourse without consent in late June.
Kalispell Council OKs budget
The budget means an increase of about $25 annually for a home valued at $400,000, according to the city.
Seaplanes make a splash at Lake Mary Ronan
More than a dozen float planes of various size and makes were on display at Lake Mary Ronan on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 13, much to the delight of the gro…
Man accused of ambushing ex-wife, her daughter and boyfriend pleads not guilty
Jerrad Raymond Merrill, 30, faces one count each of felony aggravated assault, assault on a minor and misdemeanor assault on a partner or family member, first …
Sheep-show judges look for poise, professionalism
In the Trade Show building at the Northwest Montana Fair on Tuesday, lambs were getting final touch-ups before entering the show ring.
Chain of Lakes residents raise concerns about proposed RV park
The Lincoln County Commissioners got an earful from some residents about a proposed subdivision for a RV park and campground in the Happy’s Inn area at a public hearing last week.
Flathead Marines continue barbecue chicken dinner tradition
President of the Flathead Marines Arthur Woolley remembers one of his co-workers telling him that eating the chicken dinner at the fair had been one of the hig…
Three people die in accident near Browning
Road conditions were dry and clear at the time of the accident, according to the Montana Highway Patrol.
Shooting in southwest Kalispell under investigation
Kalispell Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left one man in critical condition.
New election system on track to go live in January
Tests for Montana’s new elections system, ElectMT, went smoothly during the primary election in June, and it will be ready to go live in January, according to Elections and Voter Services Manager Stuart Fuller.
Kalispell Council to vote on $115 million budget
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the City Hall, 201 First Avenue East.
Mother-daughter team shepherds local youth through the ins and outs of raising pigs
Michelle and Morgan Baker serve as swine superintendents at the annual fair, meaning they oversee the hog barn, ensuring both children and animals stay safe an…