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Convicted rapist sentenced to 40 years in Montana State Prison
A man whose rape of a teenager came to light when someone working on his laptop found video evidence of the crime …
Kalispell schools face critical shortage of substitutes
A critical shortage of substitutes is among the challenges facing Kalispell Public Schools this school year.
Public supports signal or roundabout at Batavia Lane
The Montana Department of Transportation and members of the public seem to agree on two potential redesign options for the intersection of Batavia Lane and U.S. 2 West near Smith Valley School.
State: COVID contact tracing takes priority over data reports
As COVID-19 cases in Flathead County mount, creating an upswing in contact tracing and case monitoring work for health department personnel, officials with the…
Three more COVID deaths reported in Flathead County
The Flathead City-County Health Department on Friday afternoon confirmed three additional COVID-19-related deaths in Flathead County.
Flathead Food Bank temporarily closed due to COVID-19
The Flathead Food Bank temporarily closed Monday after an office staff member tested positive for COVID-19, but is expected to reopen by Sept. 22.
Eagle Transit ready to launch ‘Mountain Climber’
Years of planning are coming to fruition for Flathead County’s public transportation system as Eagle Transit prepares to launch its new “Mountain Climber” syst…
Health department strained as COVID surges in Flathead
A surge in COVID-19 cases in Flathead County over the past week, which officials say can partially be attributed to Labor Day weekend activities, has strained the health department’s ability to relay case data to t…
COVID-19 case confirmed at Bigfork Middle School
A student at Bigfork Middle School has tested positive for the coronavirus, Superintendent Matt Jensen told parents in an email sent out Thursday afternoon.
Bigfork, Flathead high schools report positive COVID-19 cases
Bigfork and Flathead high schools notified families of positive cases of COVID-19 Tuesday evening.
Whitefish man gets jail time for investment fraud conspiracy
A Whitefish man was sentenced to 87 months in prison Tuesday for his role in a multimillion-dollar international investment-fraud conspiracy.
MT Solar boosts production with game-changing robot
MT Solar, a small manufacturer in Charlo with a big reach, recently acquired a game-changing piece of robotics technology.
Kalispell eyes redevelopment of downtown parking lot
The Kalispell City Council held a virtual work session via Zoom videoconference on Monday evening to discuss two ideas related to funding and development within the city.
Livestock, online auction drew solid support at fair
Based on the most recent numbers from the 2020 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo, highlights from this year’s event included market livestock entries, the online livestock auction and the rodeo.
County rejects tax “holiday” option for employees
The Flathead County commissioners voted Tuesday to not move forward with implementing a “tax holiday” that would have allowed the county to stop withholding payroll taxes paid by county employees beginning on Sept.…
School opening not 'perfect,' but staff, students rally
The first weeks of the 2020-21 school year during the COVID-19 pandemic have been filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety in Kalispell Public Schools.