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Home Instead provides comfort and security for seniors needing at-home care
Home Instead is a global network of independently owned franchises that started in 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Central School, other historic buildings receive grant funding
The Montana Department of Commerce has awarded $5 million in grant funding to 23 communities for historic preservation projects across the state.
15-year-old girl struck, killed by van near Columbia Falls
A teenage girl was killed Thursday night after being struck by a minivan while walking along Tamarack Lane north of Columbia Falls.
Parkline Trail kicks off with Monday event
After a decade of planning and negotiations, construction will begin Monday on Kalispell's long-awaited Parkline Trail.
Camp Ponderosa gets all-terrain track chair for vets
Jeff and Jana Swenson with Action Outside LLC recently delivered an all-terrain track chair to the Northwest Montana Veterans Camp Ponderosa.
Man charged with assaulting woman, escaping police
A Kalispell man recently was arrested after an incident in Evergreen in which he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and escaped from police custody.
Input sought on fish removal projects
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on plans to remove and cull invasive fish populations in lakes, streams and ponds across the state.
Two injured in Lakeside wreck involving log truck
Two people were taken to the hospital Thursday morning after a two-vehicle crash in Lakeside.
Local man headed to prison for driving through grocery store
A Columbia Falls man is headed to the Montana State Prison after his drug-fueled drive through a grocery store last fall terrorized shoppers inside and caused …
Hungry Horse Dam visitor center opens Memorial Day weekend
The Hungry Horse Dam will be open to visitors beginning Memorial Day weekend.
Kalispell's Turner takes Spring Mack Days' title
After nine weeks of lake trout fishing on Flathead Lake, Kolton Turner, a Kalispell resident, boated a total of 1,856 lake trout. Turner also boasted an 18-day…
Kalispell sells out Old School Station
The Kalispell City Council on Monday put the final Old School Station lot under contract.
Daines, Tester call for reopening of U.S.-Canada border
Both of Montana's senators have called on the Biden administration to work with Canadian officials to fully reopen the northern border, which has been closed t…
Kalispell police warn of rampant rental scams
The Flathead Valley’s red-hot rental market is rife with scams, according to the Kalispell Police Department.
Gianforte signs bill deregulating gravel pits
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a bill easing regulations on open-pit gravel mining after opponents warned it could have severe effects on water quality…
Hospital system officially rebrands as Logan Health
Kalispell Regional Healthcare has officially transitioned its name and brand to Logan Health, the health care system announced Wednesday.