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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.
Flathead gets 'F' in air quality report
A new report from the American Lung Association shows that Western Montana continues to suffer from particle pollution — a finding that aligns with air quality…
Blackfeet Law Enforcement searching for missing 3-year-old girl
Blackfeet Law Enforcement is attempting to locate missing 3-year-old girl.
Hill named regional superintendent of the year for Northwest Montana
Kalispell Public Schools Superintendent Micah Hill was recently named regional superintendent of the year for Northwest Montana.
Teachers learn to incorporate art in the classroom
In a series of workshops on teaching art in the classroom, instructors Jenny Bevill and Jemina Watstein sought to break down preconceived notions that you have…
ImagineIF libraries return to full-time hours May 3
ImagineIF libraries will return to full open hours at all locations starting May 3.
Turner maintains narrow lead over Mahlen in Mack Days
Kolton Turner still holding narrow lead over Jason Mahlen in Mack Days.
Whitefish considers annexation south of town
After a request by a few property owners, the City of Whitefish plans to examine whether it would allow for annexation of land south of Montana 40.
School board elections: Bigfork
Ballots were mailed Friday for Bigfork School elections and voters have until May 4 to return their completed ballots either by mail or to the Bigfork School District Office on election day.
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…