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Kalispell Council reviews $189M budget proposal, weighs public safety and infrastructure spending
Kalispell City Council took its first look at the municipality’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget last week.
Judges finds new Montana election law unconstitutional
A Montana law that would have required people who turn 18 in the month before an election to vote in person — thus denying them the option to vote absentee — v…
Feds: $401M will add high-speed internet to rural U.S.
The federal government is pledging $401 million in grants and loans to expand the reach and improve the speed of internet for rural residents, tribes and busin…
Father arrested for allegedly beating his daughter
Deputies with the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office arrested Tyeler Cole Dana that same day. He is being held in county jail on a $40,000 bond.
Man accused of attempted theft questions his arrest
Hunter Cole White, 21, faces one felony count of attempted theft in Flathead County District Court following his July 22 arrest. He is being held in the county…
Second man involved in bungled burglary pleads guilty
Colton Theodore Wieczorek, 19, pleaded guilty June 23 in Flathead County District Court to criminal endangerment.
Kalispell woman accused of using pepper spray on roommates
A 48-year-old Kalispell woman faces an assault with a weapon charge after allegedly attacking her roommates with a type of pepper spray and a knife earlier thi…
Local marijuana tax hearing draws few comments
Fewer than a dozen people showed up for a hearing Wednesday morning as Flathead County commissioners took input on a potential local tax on marijuana sales.
Judge rejects effort to close Blankenship to camping
A federal judge has ruled against a group of concerned residents who want to shut down a Forest Service managed camp on a gravel bar just south of the Blankens…
Making waves at DREAM Adaptive's Water Sports Week
An inviting lawn fitted with towering trees looking out onto Echo Lake near Bigfork is filled with families from many different walks of life.
Church Slough Work Group to meet in Kalispell Aug. 2
A group of citizens tasked with discussing recreational boating on Church Slough south of Kalispell is scheduled to meet for the first time on Aug. 2.
Deadline approaching for fair competition registration
The deadline to enter 4-H/FFA or Open Class competitions at the Northwest Montana Fair is Aug. 1.
Court docs: Drunk driver accused of killing pedestrian thought she hit an animal
Desirea Garrera, 25, faces a vehicular homicide while under the influence felony charge in Flathead County District Court following her arrest over the weekend.
Kalispell man arrested after allegedly attacking his ex, her boyfriend and daughter
Jerrad Raymond Merrill, 30, allegedly told authorities during his arrest that he “took care of it like a man” when he learned that his ex-wife was in a new rel…
Kalispell Police on lookout for alleged bank robber
Authorities in Kalispell are searching for a man they say robbed a bank on U.S. 93 just after noon on Tuesday.
Renowned local artist charged with criminal endangerment
Famed local landscape artist Nicholas Oberling faces a criminal endangerment charge in Flathead County District Court for allegedly wiring his significant othe…