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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
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.
Trail project expands to include community art
Trail project expands to include community art
Man accused of assaulting baby
Northwest Montana authorities recently got a helping hand with putting an accused child abuser behind bars.
Kalispell council OKs offers for Old School Station lots
City approves two offers for Old School Station
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 …
Spring burning season underway
Spring burn season starts this week in Flathead County.
County parks and rec director stepping down
Jed Fisher's last day on the job will be March 31.