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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…
Citizens group forms to oppose Mountain Gateway project
A new nonprofit group called Flathead Families for Responsible Growth has formed in response to the proposed Mountain Gateway development at the base of Big Mo…
Bigfork Senior Center on track for upgraded facility
The Bigfork Senior Center is relocating with the goal of being able to offer more programming and accessibility to patrons.
After-school group helps teens push pause to reflect and connect
The Undaunted Collective is seeking middle and high school students from around the valley to join the new after-school program, which meets in Kalispell and Bigfork.
Dedication party set Sunday for Tunnel Vision murals
Rails to Trails of Northwest Montana and KALICO Art Center will host a viewing and dedication party at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, for the Tunnel Vision mural pro…
Feds sue Libby Nazi sympathizer to collect $9.9M fine
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing a Nazi sympathizer living in Libby in an effort to collect a $9.9 million fine from the Federal Communications Commission after he plagued various parts of the country with r…
Ronan man dies in traffic crash on U.S. 93
A Ronan man is dead and two others were injured after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 93 near St. Ignatius Thursday night.
Trainer draws on centuries-old techniques to help horses
April Crissman and her in-laws, Toni and Jim Connors of St. Ignatius, worked with several trainers to help with one of their horses that was unrideable and cow…
Whitefish voters to decide extension of resort tax
In the Nov. 2 election, Whitefish voters will decide whether to extend the city's 3% resort tax, along with approving a slight shift in how the funds are spent.
Columbia Falls mayor challenged by write-in candidates
Incumbent Columbia Falls Mayor Don Barnhart is being challenged by write-in candidates John Rallis and Chris Sellmann in the Nov. 2 municipal election.
Whitefish schools to keep mask requirement for K-6
Following a lengthy discussion by the Whitefish School Board last week, trustees voted unanimously to retain its requirement that students and staff in grades …
General hunting season underway in Montana
Montana’s general hunting season for deer and elk starts Saturday and runs through Nov. 28.
Kalispell council candidates agree on most issues
During an election forum held virtually on Wednesday, candidates for the Kalispell City Council demonstrated something rare in the modern political environment: agreement.
Kalispell man charged with murder following alleged assault in Butte
A 46-year-old Kalispell man was arrested Tuesday in Divide, Montana, and is charged with negligent homicide in connection with an alleged assault in the parkin…
Kalispell woman joins race for Montana's 2nd House seat
Mary Todd, a Kalispell businesswoman and church leader, announced Thursday she is running as a Republican for Montana’s newly established second U.S. House sea…
Montana redistricting commission advances two map proposals
Montana's redistricting commission has honed in on two maps dividing the state into two congressional districts, after the commission's nonpartisan chair said …