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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
One dead after shooting involving Flathead County Sheriff’s Office personnel
A person allegedly involved in an assault with a weapon case near Hungry Horse Reservoir's Emery Bay on Friday is dead after deputies opened fire, authorities say.
The June primary election is underway in Montana
Voters are heading to the polls today to choose their preferred candidate in local, state and federal primary races.
Senior Spotlight: Glacier High School student looks to use science to help others
Knowing she wanted to help others, there was a time when Anitha Ravipati considered pursuing a career as a medical doctor. But applying her science acumen duri…
Kalispell City Council to consider ways to notify residents of future development
Kalispell City Council is expected to update the municipality’s public participation process for future development on Monday.
Whitefish considers annexation for land on south entrance
Whitefish City Council on Monday will decide whether to annex about 18 acres of land on the south entrance of the city.
Take me out to the ball game: Range Riders hold opening week games
The Glacier Range Riders held their first series of home games last week at Glacier Bank Park.
Man given suspended sentence for threatening a gas station worker with a knife
A Kalispell man who allegedly threatened a gas station employee with a knife after being told to move along late last year received a suspended jail sentence in February.
Convicted murderer back in prison after taking deal in rape case
A Flathead County District Court judge last month sent a convicted murderer accused of raping a teenage girl in 2024 back to prison.
Library book delivery service to Marion restored through volunteer partnership
It’s been two months since the Flathead County Library board voted to cancel its two-year-old contract with Marion School District, which designated the school…
Diamond anniversary: Couple celebrates 75 enchanted years
John Donoghue and Margie Throm, now Mrs. Donghue, glided in step with the music as the words from “Some Enchanted Evening” drifted through the air.
Flood watch issued as Flathead, Swan rivers rise
Days of moderate rainfall combined with mountain snowmelt is expected to cause some minor flooding across Northwest Montana through Monday.
Dreamers & Doers: The stories putting Northwest Montana on the map
Kalispell barbecue truck owner appears in Food Network show, middle school entrepreneur wins statewide pitch competition, Art Slam showcases student stories an…
Flathead County Compensation Board recommend increase in county attorney's salary
The Flathead County Compensation Board is statutorily required to prepare the pay schedule for elected county officials and has traditionally included cost-of-…
Park confirms bear encounter in Many Glacier on Thursday
Grinnell Glacier Trail is closed after what Glacier National Park officials described as a surprise bear encounter Thursday afternoon.
Authorities identify body found floating in Flathead Lake
Authorities identified the body pulled from Flathead Lake on Wednesday as Gale Dal Molin Eversole, 72, of Bigfork.