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Making the grade — Kalispell Public Schools leader named regional superintendent of the year
Wrapping up his second school year leading Kalispell Public Schools, Matt Jensen has been named regional Superinte…
Accused child abuser sentenced for criminal endangerment
Flathead County District Court Judge Robert Allison handed down a five year sentence — with two years suspended — to Taylor Silva, 26, of Kalispell on April 21.
Alleged shoplifting spree lands three in county jail
A trio of women face multiple felony charges after they allegedly twice went on a shoplifting spree — one successful, the other less so — during a three day pe…
Group claims fee scheme forces those awaiting trial into poverty
A possible class-action lawsuit filed in federal court against Ravalli County claims that officials there have run what amounts to debtor’s prison that preys on indigent and poor people, making it more likely they’…
New Glacier Park Conservancy license plates hit the streets
After two decades featuring the same design, Montana’s Glacier National Park Conservancy license plate has a new look for 2022.
Steps of Justice Crossfit works to show kids ‘they can do hard things’
Ready to move and test their limits, more than a dozen kids run into the Steps of Justice Crossfit session in Evergreen.
A devoted life — Master violinist Wai Mizutani retraces his journey to the Flathead Valley
A child prodigy in his homeland China, renowned violinist Wai Mizutani has performed worldwide with distinguished orchestras, at famed venues and shared the st…
Kalispell Council talks traffic at work session
Implementing traffic calming measures — such as reducing street widths and adding traffic circles — will be the topic of discussion at the Kalispell City Council’s work session on Monday.
New chef draws on Mexican heritage
Christian Ochoa didn’t always dream of cooking for a living. The new chef at Whitefish Handcrafted Spirits originally hoped to be a neurosurgeon.
MDT begins road painting projects
The Montana Department of Transportation expects road painting to begin this week on stretches of U.S. 93 north of Whitefish to the Canada border and on Montana 37 from the junction of U.S. 93 south to Libby.
Polson considers youth curfew law
The city of Polson took a step Monday night toward reinstating a curfew ordinance for juveniles that was erroneously removed from the books five years ago.
$19.3M pegged for wildfire mitigation on Kootenai Forest
A swath of Northwest Montana pegged for forestry work aimed at reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire is among a handful of similar projects across the Wes…
State officials issue warning regarding bird flu
The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been sweeping across dozens of states and has been confirmed in Montana. The avian flu is very contagious and very de…
California man gets life in prison in Montana deputy's death
A California man was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for his role in the death of a Montana sheriff's deputy, who prosecutors said was shot b…
Sun Road hiker-biker access opens to the Loop
Hikers and bikers in Glacier National park can go as far as the Loop this weekend on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Blizzard warning for parts of Dakotas, Wyoming, Montana
Heavy snow and strong gusty winds will whip up blizzard conditions for parts of several states this weekend, including the Dakotas, Wyoming and Montana, accord…