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Making the grade — Kalispell Public Schools leader named regional superintendent of the year
Wrapping up his second school year leading Kalispell Public Schools, Matt Jensen has been named regional Superinte…
Flathead felon jailed after high-speed chase, crash
A Flathead Valley career criminal was arrested Wednesday evening after a high-speed chase and crash on Willow Glen Drive in Kalispell.
County sets rules for West Glacier work camps
The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved regulations allowing "work camps" for seasonal employees in the West Glacier area.
Bunker Park cabin project put on hold
Bunker Cabin Project near the Bob placed on temporary hold by Flathead National Forest Service officials
Health officer hoping for 40% vaccine rate in Flathead County
Flathead City-County Health Officer reports to Kalispell City Council on pandemic
Californian pleads guilty to killing Whitefish man
A California man accused in the beating death of a Whitefish man last summer has struck a deal to plead guilty to the offense.
Celebrity zookeeper Jack Hanna diagnosed with dementia
Celebrity zookeeper Jack Hanna has been diagnosed with dementia
Avalanche dog successfully finishes cancer treatment
Avalanche dog finishes cancer treatment
Whitefish interviews finalists for Muldown principal job
A new Muldown Elementary principal is anticipated to be announced in the coming week, according to an email sent to families from Whitefish School District Sup…
Businesses' reactions to Glacier ticketed entry is mixed bag
A week ago, Glacier National Park officials announced plans to require ticketed reservations to enter the park through the West entrance this summer. Some busi…
Whitefish woman accused of threatening boyfriend with knife
A woman who allegedly threatened her boyfriend with a steak knife during a domestic dispute earlier this year was returned to jail after another reported incid…
Under The Big Sky Festival returns to Whitefish in July
After an incredibly successful inaugural festival in 2019, the Under The Big Sky Festival is moving forward with concert dates planned for July 17 and 18 at Bi…
Trego man accused in shooting death of son
A Trego man faces a deliberate homicide charge after allegedly killing his son in the early morning hours of April 5.
Lincoln County authorities recover man's remains
Authorities believe they have recovered the body of a Troy man missing since last summer. Daniel Lee Dolan, 41, was last seen in June 2020 and efforts to locate him had proved futile until last week.
State picks roundabout for U.S. 2-Batavia intersection
A roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of U.S. 2 West and Batavia Lane, but it could take roughly five years to nail down funding for the improve…
Gov. Gianforte tests positive for COVID-19
BOZEMAN (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has continued to show mild systems after testing positive for COVID-19 over the weekend.