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Glacier National Park plows at Big Drift
Glacier National Park plow crews are at the Big Drift, which marks the last of the snow on the Going-to-the-Sun Ro…
Creston Auction canceled for a second year
The 2021 Creston Auction will not be held again this year, the Creston Fire Fighters Association announced Thursday.
Pandemic reshaped state's economy, but more change anticipated
During the University of Montana’s first online Economic Outlook Seminar, change was present in every conversation and in the very format of the meeting itself.
Woman fears release of man who allegedly killed father
Monica Lee Williams is afraid a Kalispell man accused of killing his father is going to walk free.
Reward increased for info related to dead bears found near Bigfork
Monetary reward increased for information related to dead bears found near Bigfork
Kalispell man to appear on 'Jeopardy' Thursday
Kalispell's Stuart Crane to match wits on popular quiz show
Teen dies in fatal rollover crash
An 18-year-old man died in a one-vehicle traffic accident late Tuesday night near Kalispell.
Health department overwhelmed with vaccine requests
Flathead City-County Health Department officials say those looking to be vaccinated may wait weeks for call back.
Study: Flathead, Whitefish lakes generate $3B in property value
University of Montana and Whitefish Lake Institute study shows local lakes bring significant value to nearby properties, economy
Montana lawmakers push for reauthorizing Keystone XL
President Joe Biden canceled the long-disputed pipeline project in one of many executive orders on his first day in office, angering Republican lawmakers who h…
Neighbor shoots dogs while defending his cattle
A Columbia Falls woman is mourning the death of her two dogs after they were shot by a neighbor, who said the animals were on his land chasing cattle and chickens.
Old Navy opens Wednesday in North Kalispell
Old Navy opens Wednesday in North Kalispell
North Valley Food Bank plans food drive, fundraiser
North Valley Food Bank is starting the year off with several fundraising events and a food drive.
Class AA Speech and Debate: Flathead takes 2nd, Glacier 3rd at state tourney
After putting up a good fight in the battle of words, Kalispell’s Class AA high school speech and debate teams finished a consistent season in second and third…
Construction well underway on Ruder School transformation
Construction is progressing on the $10.9 million expansion and remodel at Ruder Elementary School in Columbia Falls.
Hungry Horse man wounded in shooting
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred early Saturday morning in Hungry Horse.