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Kalispell Council seeks $25M grant for roundabouts, crosswalk upgrades along Main Street
Kalispell City Council on Monday voted unanimously to pursue a federal grant to improve pedestrian safety on Main …
Kids' Covid shots available at Flathead clinic
The Flathead City-County Health Department will begin administering Covid-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11 next week.
Benson regains lead in Fall Mack Days Tourney
The last of the three Bucket of Fish Days is Sunday, Nov. 7. Weights are taken from the four heaviest fish under 30 inches.
Big game harvest remains high across Northwest Montana
A total of 219 white-tailed deer, including 121 bucks, have been reported at check stations across the region. A total of 36 mule deer and 32 elk have also bee…
Construction underway for Pioneer League stadium
There’s a general manager, a manager and also a couple of players in place for Kalispell’s fledgling Pioneer Baseball team.
Big game harvest numbers remain high
The big game harvest in Northwest Montana remains high through two weekends of the general hunting season, according to check station data.
Group seeks recall of entire Whitefish School Board
A group of Whitefish parents and community members have mounted an attempt to recall the entire Whitefish School Board over a decision regarding Covid-19 mitig…
Flathead ex-con accused of assaulting his children
A Flathead Valley man with a long criminal past is back in custody after authorities allege he assaulted his two sons during a recent incident.
Scouting programs plan events, welcome new members
Although the Covid-19 pandemic impacted youth activities throughout Northwest Montana, Scouting has continued, and activities are planned into the winter month…
Evergreen sidewalk project gets $25,000 from Flathead Electric
Evergreen’s sidewalk project recently got a big boost from Flathead Electric Cooperative with a $25,000 grant.
Man charged after driving into convenience store
A man who drove into a convenience store on U.S. 93 in Happy Valley Saturday night reportedly was considering taking his life during a fight with his girlfrien…
Election results: Johnson re-elected Kalispell mayor; Whitefish renews resort tax
Mark Johnson easily secured a third term as Kalispell mayor with a decisive victory Tuesday.
Woman faces deliberate homicide charge in pedestrian death
A western Montana woman has been charged with deliberate homicide after Lake County officials said it appeared she intentionally struck a woman with her car, killing her.
Municipal elections underway today
It’s municipal election day in Flathead County.
Proposed housing project includes burger, lube businesses
A multi-faceted development proposal up for the Kalispell Planning Board’s consideration would incorporate the existing Mudman Burgers restaurant and a new Jiffy Lube business on U.S. 2 into a new residential devel…
Lincoln County Sheriff's deputy recovering from Covid
After nearly losing his life to Covid-19, Ben Fisher has changed his mind about getting vaccinated against the virus.