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Tribal project farmers in Hot Springs protest fee increase amid diminishing water supply
Farmers in the Hot Springs area of Sanders County are protesting their third fee increase from the Flathead Indian…
Forest Service law man injured in horse accident
A Flathead Valley man who works for the U.S. Forest Service is recovering from injuries he suffered in an accident while training his horse.
Gianforte signs bill stripping Whitefish affordable-housing program
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a bill that eliminates a major component of Whitefish's affordable-housing program and will force the city to make adjus…
Remains of missing Polson man discovered at Garnet Ghost Town
A search and rescue team discovered the body of a Polson man April 12 near the Garnet Ghost Town in Missoula County, according to a press release issued Thursd…
Kalispell woman pleads guilty in Medicare fraud
Two nurse practitioners in Montana this week admitted charges that they conspired to defraud Medicare of millions of dollars.
Hungry Horse man charged with armed robbery
An odd incident at a ranch and home supply store landed a Hungry Horse man in the county jail.
Fireworks restrictions, parking program approved in Whitefish
The Whitefish City Council has enacted a new fireworks ordinance that aims to limit fire hazards, noise disturbances and the spread of harmful chemical compoun…
Kalispell artist’s painting donated to State Library in Helena
With the Many Glacier entrance of Glacier National Park set to reopen after being being closed last year, it's a fitting time for Kalispell artist Mark Ogle to…
City sells Old School Station lot 9
Old School Station remains one of the most desired properties in Kalispell after yet another lot there was sold during the Kalispell City Council meeting Monday.
Man credits A.L.E.R.T. helicopter, Bigfork Fire Department with saving his life
Man credits A.L.E.R.T. helicopter service and the Bigfork Fire Department with saving his life last March.
Chipotle submits plans for possible Kalispell location
Chipotle Mexican Grill could be on its way to Kalispell.
Man charged after crashing into Kalispell house
A Kalispell woman narrowly avoided being injured after a pickup truck struck her home a few feet from her bed early Tuesday morning.
Flathead High student-athlete honored for many achievements
Achievement and leadership go hand-in-hand for Flathead High School student athlete Alyssa Cadwalader.
Sex offender pleads guilty to attack on Lakeside woman
The trial of a man with a history of sexual offenses ended abruptly Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to attempted rape and aggravated assault.
Massive fire destroys shop, heavy equipment
A structure fire destroyed a large shop and several large pieces of heavy equipment Monday night south of Olney.
Forest Service projects waiting in the wings
U.S. Forest Service officials are continuing work on a slate of projects designed to increase local timber harvests in the coming years.