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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Kalispell dog park closes temporarily for spring maintenance
Kalispell’s Begg Dog Park will close temporarily today.
New Flathead wildfire plan a 'roadmap' for homeowners
It's never too early to think about fire safety.
Police shooting victim accused of stalking woman
A Flathead Valley man who was killed last weekend by a Kalispell Police officer had two current orders of protection against him for alleged stalking incidents involving a local woman, her family and the church the…
Mussels detected on moss balls in Montana pet stores
Invasive zebra mussels were detected on moss balls in pet stores throughout Montana.
Watercraft inspections resume at Kalispell FWP office
With the arrival of warmer weather and the start of Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is offering watercraft inspections at its…
20th Spring Mack Days kicks off March 19
The first Mack Days Fishing Event was developed in 2002 for fishing enthusiasts of all ages and skills...
West Glacier growing pains focus of mitigation plan
Groups release plan for tackling West Glacier growing pains associated with Glacier National Park visitation
McGregor Lake fishing derby results
The 2021 Lodge at McGregor Lake was a very successful fishing derby.
Bigfork Brewfest returns to Electric Avenue
Bottoms up Bigfork — Brewfest is back.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Record high temperatures possible Friday
True to form, March is coming in like a lamb across Western Montana.