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Retiring Sister Judy Lund recognized with Spirit of Montana award for 'lifetime of service'
Students and teachers at St. Matthew’s Catholic School rose for a standing ovation as Gov. Greg Gianforte bestowed…
New school year resumes as close to normal as possible
Schools are starting the 2021-20 school year at a time when Covid-19 cases are on the rise in Flathead County and the nation grapples with the highly contagiou…
Sheriff's Posse gets big donation of radio equipment
Law enforcement officers carry a variety of equipment with them when they go to work, including firearms. But ask any of them what they consider their most imp…
Kalispell schools OK early-release Wednesdays
Students in Kalispell Public Schools will be dismissed two hours early on Wednesdays during the 2021-22 school year in preparation for a potential increase in …
Forest Service assessing new Big Mountain chairlift
Flathead National Forest officials are seeking public input on Whitefish Mountain Resort's plan to install a new six-person chairlift from the Base Lodge area …
Whitefish man spreads word of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Whitefish's Dave Meehan has a job that many people tell him they'd like to have. Meehan drives a truck and trailer for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's Grea…
Local hunter education courses open to registration
Registration is open for hunter education courses in Kalispell, Eureka and Bigfork.
Browning man admits to child sex crimes
A Browning man accused of sexually abusing two children on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation admitted to the offenses Tuesday.
FVCC performance hall on track for 2022 opening
A $26 million multipurpose building under construction at Flathead Valley Community College is on track for a soft opening in spring 2022, President Jane Karas…
Latest Flathead Covid surge strains hospital, health department
Flathead County continues to see an uptick in Covid-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths. The county had 690 active cases on Wednesday — the highest numb…
Lolo National Forest lifting fire restrictions on Thursday
Lolo National Forest officials are lifting some fire restrictions Thursday after drastic improvements in weather conditions across western Montana.
Browning man jailed after two-county police chase
A Browning man was arrested Monday after authorities said he stole a vehicle in Columbia Falls and fled from police.
Veteran receives warm Montana welcome on cross-country ride
When John 'Jay' Waters from Alexandria, Virginia, rode his bike into Superior recently, he didn't anticipate the hospitality he was about to receive.
Council draws unclear picture of design standards along trail
It's unclear what the future of development along Kalispell's Parkline Trail will look like after a City Council work session Monday.
Census shows growth in almost every corner of the Flathead
Results of the 2020 Census show Flathead County gained more than 13,400 residents over the previous decade, a nearly 15% increase that gave the county a popula…
Fire restrictions being lifted across Northwest Montana
Fire restrictions are being lifted across much of Northwest Montana as recent rain and cooler temperature have brought much-needed moisture to forest vegetatio…