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Kalispell City Council supports license plate reader technology, higher fees to free up on-street parking
City councilors in Kalispell appeared willing to increase fines for parking violations and buy license plate reade…
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.
State wraps up Kalispell ADA sidewalk projects
All of the major Kalispell American Disabilities Act construction projects have been completed, and traffic lanes are now open in all three zones, the Montana Department of Transportation said.
Flathead High Honor Society inductees announced
Forty-nine students were inducted into the Flathead High School National Honor Society chapter Oct. 27.
Glacier and Flathead kick off speech season in 1st, 2nd
Glacier and Flathead high schools are off to a running start, securing first and second place at the Kalispell Kickoff speech and debate tournament.
‘Let’s glow’ — Run raises money, awareness for suicide prevention
Runners and walkers lit up Saturday night at a Glow Run to benefit the Nate Chute Foundation for suicide prevention.
Car crashes into Midway Mini Mart; no one injured
No one was injured when a vehicle going at a high rate of speed plowed into the Midway Mini Mart along U.S. 93 in Happy Valley Saturday evening.
Woman struck and killed by vehicle, possibly intentionally
A woman was struck and killed by shortly after she had called Lake County law enforcement to report someone was driving through a field east of Pablo, the sheriff said Monday.
Report: Covid third leading cause of death in Montana
Covid-19 associated deaths were the third leading cause of death in Montana last year, and the same ranking likely will hold true for 2021, according to a new …
Tommy Edwards brings new music back to the Flathead after stint on 'The Voice'
Local musician Tommy Edwards said he is reinvigorated and more excited than ever to share new music after a stint on NBC’s The Voice. Edwards said the singing …
Whitefish council tackles pot rules, infrastructure projects
The Whitefish City Council on Monday is poised to finalize its game plan on where marijuana dispensaries will be allowed in the city.
Kalispell looks at proposals to help low-income residents
Two items on the Kalispell City Council agenda for Monday aim to help the most vulnerable members of the local community.
Bike mechanics share backcountry enthusiasm
Stoked about spokes: bike mechanics share backcountry enthusiasm
Yellowstone Christian College opens campus near Kalispell
Flathead County students have another avenue to obtain associate’s and bachelor's degrees close to home.