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Home Instead provides comfort and security for seniors needing at-home care
Home Instead is a global network of independently owned franchises that started in 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Flathead Lake state parks see visitation declines
The state parks around Flathead Lake remained a popular destination last year, visitation data shows, but not matching the record-setting levels of the last tw…
Beetle picked to battle Flathead’s flowering rush invasion
A statewide invasive weed group is planning to release a European-born weevil in and near Flathead Lake to battle flowering rush.
Scholarship heifers awarded to 4-Hers
The Western Montana Stockman's Association selected three local 4-Hers to receive heifers as part of its herd-building scholarship program.
Lift operator still passionate after nearly four decades
“Wild” Bill Packer started as a lift operator on Big Mountain in 1986. Since that time, his enthusiasm hasn’t waned a bit, as anyone can tell who has heard his…
Lake County presses state for law enforcement funding deal
Attorneys representing the Lake County commissioners sent a letter to Gov. Greg Gianforte last week in the hopes of finding a resolution to a longstanding dispute regarding costs of law enforcement on the Flathead …
Blankenship camp could become day-use only
The Blankenship Bridge area on the Flathead River is proposed to be a day use only area under the new Comprehensive River Management Plan.
State to unveil plans for south end of Kalispell bypass
The Montana Department of Transportation and KLJ Engineering will present initial design concepts regarding the U.S. 93 and Basecamp Drive intersections with the southern end of the Kalispell Bypass at two open hou…
Daines, Tester support ‘good samaritan’ mine cleanups
With names like “One Dead Digger, “Hog Heaven” and “Blue Moon Pit,” at least 600 abandoned or inactive mine sites pepper Flathead, Lake, Sanders and Lincoln co…
New visitor center open at Waterton Lakes National Park
Visitors to Waterton Lakes National Park will be greeted by the park’s new visitor center, which officially opened to the public Wednesday.
Trego man sentenced in son’s death
A Trego man accused of killing his adult son following years of abuse at his hands earned a partially suspended 30-year sentence in Lincoln County District Cou…
Kalispell shooting suspect charged
A Kalispell man has been arrested in connection with a Valentine’s Day shooting that injured another man.
Investigation: Zinke misused position as Interior secretary
Former U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke misused his position to advance a development project in his Montana hometown and lied to an agency ethics official a…
Area robotics teams advance to state
Area robotics teams are headed to the Montana FIRST Lego League Challenge and FIRST Tech Challenge state championships in Belgrade and Bozeman.
Local hospitals recognized for rural health
Logan Health has been recognized as one of the top health care systems in the U.S. focusing on rural health.
Man arrested following 106 mph pursuit through Canyon
A wanted Flathead Valley man accused of felony drug charges is behind bars again after he allegedly led law enforcement on a 50-mile high-speed chase last week.