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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…
Nurses reach union contract at Logan Health clinic in Cut Bank
A union representing nurses at the Northern Rockies Medical Center, an acute-care hospital in Cut Bank recently acquired by Kalispell-based Logan Health, ratif…
Kalispell man charged with federal sex crimes
A Kalispell man is behind bars facing federal child sex crime charges.
Local conservation nonprofits get REI Co-op grants
Three local conservation nonprofits will receive a total of $16,500 in funding and over $1,000 in gear donations from the REI Co-op to support public lands stewardship work.
Kalispell IDs three potential areas for marijuana sales
The Kalispell City Council on Monday identified three potential areas of the city for marijuana dispensaries as the council mulls rules for pot sales.
Kalispell councilman running for state Senate
After nearly four years on the Kalispell City Council, Kyle Waterman is mounting a second bid for a seat in the Montana Senate.
Car dealership expansion, housing proposal on agenda
A proposal to expand the Don K Chrysler dealership along U.S. 93, as well as a major change to the city's affordable-housing program that was weakened by a new…
Sanders County moves to Stage II fire restrictions
Extreme weather conditions in Northwest Montana have prompted Sanders County officials to order Stage II fire restrictions on private lands beginning Saturday.
'Sunshine is free': Whitefish hardware store taps into solar power
Montana's sunny weather could not have come at a better time for Nelson's Ace Hardware. The store on U.S. 93 South in Whitefish recently installed 78 solar pan…
Montana's historic airway beacons focus of history presentation
The Northwest Montana Posse of Westerners history organization will host a presentation titled "Guiding Lights: Montana's Historic Airway Beacon System" by Kat…
Kalispell bookstore raises money for LGBTQ inclusivity after vandalism
A Kalispell bookstore is raising money for LGBTQ inclusivity after someone smashed a store window and ripped down a pride flag that hung inside.
Fugitive sought in connection to theft spree
Flathead County authorities are seeking the public's help in locating a wanted man implicated in several thefts over the weekend.
Meeting set for Tuesday for fire near Troy
Kootenai National Forest officials will host a public meeting Tuesday evening in Troy about the Burnt Peak Fire growing nearby.
Air quality worsens as wildfires ramp up
Air quality in the Flathead Valley spiked to unhealthy levels over the weekend, and with wildfire activity across the West ramping up, more hazy days are ahead.
Kayaker dies after falling into Flathead River
A Kalispell man died Sunday afternoon after he fell out of the kayak he was paddling on the Flathead River.
Kalispell PR specialist files for Garner's House seat
Courtenay Sprunger, a public relations specialist from Kalispell, announced Monday she will run as a Republican for the Montana House position currently held b…