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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…
A whole lot of bull at the Northwest Montana Fair
My flirtation with the cowboy way continued Thursday afternoon at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo in Kalispell.
Fire restrictions still in effect in Northwest Montana
Fire danger remains high across Northwest Montana despite a week of precipitation and cooler temperatures, and officials are urging residents to continue abidi…
Northwest Montana Fair winners announced
Results are rolling in from the various 4-H/FFA and Open Class competitions at the 2021 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo, which runs through Sunday at the Flat…
Marion man accused of striking woman with vehicle
A Marion man is behind bars after he allegedly struck an ex-girlfriend with her vehicle.
Polson man accused of impersonating fire official as Boulder Fire raged
A Polson man accused of impersonating a public servant in the Boulder 2700 Fire zone has been charged with two crimes, including a felony.
Covid forces cancellation of Flathead fundraising campaign
The Whitefish Community Foundation has canceled the Sept. 11 Great Fish Fun Run and Community Celebration in Depot Park due to the latest surge in coronavirus …
Best fair food winners announced
Maria's Green Roaster, a family-owned business, has won first place for best food at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo. Maria's roasted parmesan corn prevai…
Sisters carry on family tradition of raising goats
The Brist family of Kila and Marion have ranched west of Kalispell for more than a century, and goats have been part of the operation for many decades.
Skull discovered in Flathead Lake deemed archeological find
A human skull recently discovered in Flathead Lake is believed to be that of a Native American man who died long ago, and no crime is suspected in his death, t…
Whitefish adopts $49.9 million budget
The Whitefish City Council on Monday approved a $49.9 million operating budget for the 2022 fiscal year, which includes funding for two new firefighters, incre…
Meth dealer sentenced to prison
A Washington state man who admitted to selling methamphetamine on the Flathead Indian Reservation was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison by U.S. District …
It's time to seek Flathead Lake's tasty whitefish
Last week I had the privilege of going fishing with Jim Vashro. Many people know Jim because he was the Region 1 fisheries manager and fish biologist for Monta…
That's some pig: Swine so fine on parade at fair
In just her second year of showing pigs, Kalispell FFA member Jordyn Greene, 16, is the Northwest Montana Fair's senior swine showmanship grand champion.
Mack Days fishing tourney begins Sept. 16
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' 38th annual Fall Mack Days fishing tournament will run from Sept. 16 to Nov. 14.
Kalispell approves increased budget
A $104 million annual operating budget was only one of many big-ticket issues the Kalispell City Council decided on Monday.