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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…
Seattle residents plead not guilty to border crossing charges
Two Seattle residents allegedly involved in an attempted illegal border crossing in Lincoln County earlier this year have pleaded not guilty to multiple charges in U.S. District Court.
Four Republican candidates seek commission seat
Three Republican candidates seek commission seat
Brain surgery allows man to return to playing classical guitar
Brain surgery allows man to return to playing classical guitar
Kalispell takes on housing issue at work session
The Kalispell City Council will hold a work session Monday to look at housing resources in the area.
Two die in crashes over the weekend
A 69-year-old Marion woman is dead after the 2007 Ford F250 she was driving westbound on U.S. 2 in Marion Sunday, reportedly drifted to the right, hit a delinator post, went up an embankment and rolled into some tr…
Man sustains gunshot injuries after incident in southwest Kalispell
A 41-year-old man was transported to the hospital after sustaining injuries from a gunshot wound Sunday in Kalispell, authorities said.
'Unbelievable and heartbreaking': Local Ukrainians share thoughts on Russian invasion
For Whitefish’s Oksana Nechenechy and her family, the nightmare began with a simple three word text message, “War has started.”
4 from Flathead vie for western U.S. House seat
With just Monday remaining for candidates to file, four from Flathead County have so far entered a now brimming race for western Montana’s U.S. House District …
Irish dance academy steps into community
Claire Gutschenritter is planting the roots of a storied dancing tradition in Kalispell soil. She recently launched An Daire Academy — named for the Irish term…
Wild pig reports on the rise in Montana
Feral swine appear to be rooting up in Montana — and invasive species officials say they will be ramping up Big Sky’s “Squeal on Pigs!” campaign in the Flathea…
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.