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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 man dies in tree well accident
Whitefish Mountain Resort ski patrol assisted in the rescue of a person who was found in a tree well outside of the resort boundary on Friday.
West Valley School eyes future expansion
West Valley School District has started the facility planning process as it experiences continued enrollment growth.
Kalispell council at odds over social media policies
Although the Kalispell City Council makes no formal decisions during work sessions, that didn’t stop a spirited debate about communication policies on Monday.
Law roundup: Knife-wielding woman asked to go home
A woman at a Mexican restaurant apparently got “out of control” and employees at the business wanted her to leave the premises. She eventually left, but not before pulling a knife on someone at the restaurant. She …
Kalispell lawmaker seeks to defund public radio
Republican state Rep. Derek Skees argued there is "no compelling reason" for the state to subsidize any radio station, regardless of the content or viewpoints …
Flathead on par with other large counties for Tier 1B vaccinations
Flathead on par with other large counties for Tier 1B vaccinations
Man accused of assaulting, injuring local jail guards
Four Flathead County Detention Center officers were taken to area hospitals after an alleged fight with a man who was jailed Thursday morning.
Former school employee accused of rape
A former school employee and Flathead Valley first responder has been charged with rape.
Kalispell schools to keep mask mandate
The Kalispell Public Schools Board of Trustees on Wednesday unanimously approved the district’s recommendation to continue requiring masks be worn in schools.
Kalispell Chamber pulls plug on parade sponsorship
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rain on Kalispell’s parade.
Well-known CSKT wildlife official Courville dies
Tribal and other wildlife officials in Northwest Montana are mourning the recent death of a veteran wildlife biologist and colleague.
Tester bill aims to restore daily Amtrak service
A massive drop in ridership due to the COVID-19 pandemic prompted Amtrak to cut service on most of its long-distance routes to just three days a week in Octobe…
Daines faces backlash for opposing Interior nominee
Facing a wave of criticism from conservation groups and Native American leaders, Montana Sen. Steve Daines has doubled down on his opposition to Deb Haaland, t…
Man pleads guilty to driving through grocery store
A Columbia Falls man accused of driving through a grocery store and running naked in an assisted-living home last month pleaded guilty Wednesday in Flathead Co…
Flathead locals testify in support of school bus safety bills
Rep. Neil Duram, R-Eureka, said the legislation was inspired by Jordana Hubble, who has been recovering from a traumatic brain injury since November 2019, when…