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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 $…
Kalispell man dies in crash near Creston
A 34-year-old Kalispell man died Thursday morning in a crash involving a vehicle and semi.
Say it ain't snow: Kalispell sets daily record for snow
Northwest Montana was spared from the worst of a rare October winter storm that walloped Western Montana Friday night.
Northwest Montana check stations to collect CWD samples
A combination of factors have experts believing the general deer and elk season will be a good one in Northwest Montana.
Wish granted: Foundation covers Stillwater student's tuition
On the day before his 16th birthday, Conner McNealey’s wish was granted. The Swan Valley teen was given a year of tuition to attend Stillwater Christian Schoo…
State sues 4 Flathead businesses over lack of COVID protocols
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has lodged complaints against four Flathead County businesses alleging the entities violated COVID-19 directives by failing to ensure employees and patrons…
Flathead reports 3 more virus-related deaths
The Flathead City-County Health Department reported three additional COVID-19 related deaths on Friday, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Flathead County up to 26.
Whitefish ordinance would limit bar, restaurant capacity for Halloween
An emergency ordinance could limit capacity at 50% for Whitefish restaurants and bars and limit the size of social gatherings on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, …
Councilman: disposal boxes won’t fix used needle issue in Lawrence Park
Councilman says disposal boxes won’t fix drug needle issue in Lawrence Park
Montana Supreme Court quickly dismisses lawsuit over pot initiative
Montana Supreme Court quickly dismisses lawsuit over pot initiative
Evergreen administrator honored as superintendent of year
Evergreen School District Superintendent Laurie Barron has been named Superintendent of the Year for Montana.
Prescribed burns begin on Stillwater Forest
The Stillwater Unit of the DNRC has plans to complete fall prescribed fire operations before winter truly sets in.
Bullock cracks down on Flathead County businesses flouting COVID-19 orders
Bullock cracks down on Flathead County businesses flouting COVID-19 orders
Whitefish, Libby take part in Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Montanans can bring their unwanted prescription medications for no-questions-asked disposal at one of 17 participating collections sites across the state.
Tester, Daines denounce Amtrak service cuts
U.S. senators on Wednesday questioned the chief of Amtrak about job cuts and service reductions on the carrier's long-distance passenger train routes, includin…
Blackfoot Nation officials may extend shut down again
Blackfoot Nation officials may extend COVID shut down again