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Girl in intensive care after Middle Fork rafting accident
A girl from Columbus, Ohio nearly drowned in a rafting accident on the Middle Fork last week. A GoFundMe campaign …
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…
Whitefish Council set to OK budget
City Council meets at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall, 418 E Second St.
ALERT medical rescue helicopter marks milestone
For 47 years, the bright red chopper synonymous with Logan Health has been on call, day and night, rain, snow or sunshine, providing rescue for those in need o…
When mental illness leads to dropped charges, patients often go without stabilizing care
For seven years, Timothy Jay Fowler rotated between jail, forced psychiatric hospitalization, and freedom.
DEQ presses developers of an alpine coaster on possible building violations
The developers of a proposed alpine coaster just north of Lakeside are violating Montana’s Sanitation in Subdivisions Act by moving ahead with construction on …
PHOTOS: The 4-H Horse Show at the Northwest Montana Fair
Scenes from the 4-H Horse Show at the Northwest Montana Fair on Saturday, Aug. 13.