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Kalispell City Council to vote on federal grant for pedestrian safety upgrades
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote Monday on whether to pursue a federal grant to improve pedestrian safet…
Planning board supports Tronstad Road development
The Kalispell Planning Board gave its support Tuesday for the Quail Meadows subdivision, a 10-acre property located at 155 Tronstad Road.
Kelch hired as new Whitefish Chief of Police
After two decades of patrolling the streets of Whitefish, Bridger Kelch has been officially hired as the new police chief.
Prescribed fire proposed for Lone Pine
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking input on a proposed prescribed burn on up to approximately 17 acres at Lone Pine State Park in Kalispell.
Sanders County poacher still wanted on bear-baiting charges
Montana wildlife officials say a man who writes a muzzleloader hunting blog remains wanted on several Sanders County warrants for allegedly killing a third bla…
RoboScout Squad wins state robotics tournament
Command position — first place at the Montana FIRST Tech Challenge robotics tournament. Endpoint position achieved.
FWP launches public planning for Somers Beach
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is hosting an informational meeting this month on Somers Beach State Park development.
Glacier Gateway opening pushed back to December
Students and staff at Glacier Gateway Elementary School will have to wait a few more months to move into the new building that’s under construction.
Eureka appoints retired doctor to county health board
Eureka Town Council added a fresh face to the Lincoln County Health Board last month, likely realigning the panel’s outlook on the pandemic and public health i…
Gianforte solicits applications for judicial vacancy in Lake and Sanders Counties
Gov. Greg Gianforte is soliciting judicial applications for a newly vacated bench spot in the Twentieth Judicial District, which encompasses Lake and Sanders counties.
Mountain lions likely trimmed island sheep herd to lowest number in decades
The three mountain lions recently killed on Wild Horse Island had unfettered access to a herd of bighorn sheep that has produced some of the biggest rams in th…
State recommends lower speed limit on Montana 82
The Montana Department of Transportation is recommending that the speed limit on Montana 82 be reduced to 60 mph. The speed limit on the highway now is 70 mph.
Grab your gear; Spring Mack Days are nearly here
While winter struggles to hang on, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are preparing to launch the 40th Mack Days fishing event on Flathead Lake, which…
Project would improve Flathead pedestrian paths
The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a project to seal multiple shared-use paths in Flathead County.
County planning board considers subdivision south of Whitefish
The Flathead County Planning Board is set tonight to consider a request to turn vacant land east of U.S. Highway 93 south of Whitefish into a subdivision described as similar to the Whitefish Hills.
State doubles funding for Somers Beach project
The cost increase covers initial development of the new state park, including basic items like a parking lot, signage, bathrooms and trash receptacles.