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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Early-out Wednesdays to continue in Kalispell schools
Kalispell Public Schools will continue dismissing students two hours early on Wednesdays for the remainder of the school year.
Polson woman’s murder trial begins Tuesday
Nearly two years after her arrest, testimony in the trial of a Polson woman accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend in Thompson Falls in 2018 is scheduled to beg…
New homeless liaison connects kids with resources
Casey Driscoll is the new homeless education liaison for Kalispell Public Schools and Evergreen School District and director of the HEART Program.
Airport's $100M expansion project resumes
After months of delays, a $100 million project to expand Glacier Park International Airport is finally taking off.
Next vaccine distribution phase launches Tuesday in Flathead County
The Flathead City-County Health Department announced Thursday that staff will begin vaccinating individuals that fall within Phase 1B of the governor’s COVID-19 vaccination plan on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Outages linger for third day for 2,000 homes
Another 5,000 Flathead Electric Co-op members had power restored Friday morning as crews continue cleanup efforts following an extreme windstorm Wednesday.
Kalispell house fire under investigation
No serious injuries were reported in a structure fire Thursday night that significantly damaged a home in Kalispell.
Who enforces whom? Proposed bill gives state ethics oversight for local boards
A bill heard by lawmakers Wednesday would formally put local boards and commissions under the jurisdiction of the state’s top political watchdog.
Kalispell council to vote next week on expanding accessory dwellings
After thoroughly examining a text amendment that would expand the use of accessory dwelling units throughout the city, the Kalispell City Council is poised to vote on the proposal Jan. 19.
Bison Range regs won't change under Tribal ownership
Regulations for visitors to the National Bison Range near Moiese will not change after ownership of its lands were transferred to the Confederated Salish and K…
Subdivision near Whitefish fuels debate over public access
The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday recommended approval of plans for an 80-acre subdivision south of Whitefish over objections from neighbors who say access to the proposed development shouldn't rely o…
Lincoln Co. deputy on leave following shooting
A Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been placed on paid leave after being involved in a shooting Thursday morning.
Montana sending 150 National Guard soldiers to inauguration
HELENA (AP) — Montana is sending 150 Army National Guard soldiers to the nation's capital to help provide security for the inauguration of President-Elect Joe …
ATV chase lands Flathead ex-con in jail
A Flathead Valley resident with a string of convictions for violent offenses is facing more charges after an incident involving a stolen all-terrain vehicle an…
Power restoration efforts to continue through Friday
Electricity was restored Thursday morning to about half of the Flathead Electric Co-op customers who lost power during Wednesday’s windstorm, but some outages …