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Updated 17 hours, 31 minutes ago

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…

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
McGregor Lake fishing derby results

The 2021 Lodge at McGregor Lake was a very successful fishing derby.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Bigfork Brewfest returns to Electric Avenue

Bottoms up Bigfork — Brewfest is back.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Man considered 'suicide by cop' during machete incident

New information has been revealed in the case of a man who allegedly tried to assault a Kalispell Police officer Saturday morning in Depot Park.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Whitefish open meeting lawsuit headed to bench trial

After a failed attempt at negotiations, a lawsuit filed by a planning consultant claiming the city of Whitefish violated open meeting laws is scheduled for a b…

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
ImagineIF Libraries could lift mask requirement in June

The libraries' director hopes enough staff members will have been vaccinated to create a safer work environment.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Glacier Park seasonal employee admits raping fellow worker

A seasonal employee accused of raping another seasonal worker in Glacier National Park admitted to the charges Wednesday.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Trooper shoots fleeing suspect during traffic stop near Ronan

A Montana Highway Patrol trooper fired a sidearm at a suspect attempting to flee a traffic stop Tuesday night a few miles southwest of Ronan, according to a press release from the state attorney general.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Record high temperatures possible Friday

True to form, March is coming in like a lamb across Western Montana.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Trail project expands to include community art

Trail project expands to include community art

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Man accused of assaulting baby

Northwest Montana authorities recently got a helping hand with putting an accused child abuser behind bars.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Kalispell council OKs offers for Old School Station lots

City approves two offers for Old School Station

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Montanans 60 and older to get vaccines starting Monday

Maj. Gen. Matthew Quinn, who leads Montana's COVID-19 task force, said the new Phase 1B+ is expected to cover between 100,000 and 140,000 Montanans who aren't …

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Spring burning season underway

Spring burn season starts this week in Flathead County.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
County parks and rec director stepping down

Jed Fisher's last day on the job will be March 31.

Updated 5 years, 3 months ago
Oregon tech company relocating to Kalispell

Tech company plans to hire 40 new positions in Kalispell