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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 …
Whitefish care center sees four additional COVID deaths
Four additional individuals associated with Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center have died from COVID-19-related complications, according to a press release sent Friday morning from the Flathead City-County Hea…
Fire destroys Farm to Market Pork feed mill
A West Valley business was the site of a fire Thursday evening.
Butte man accused of attempted rape in Lakeside
A man with a history of sexual assault dating back more than 30 years was recently arrested after allegedly trying to rape a woman in Lakeside.
Bypass revamp include overpass, more roundabouts
The Montana Department of Transportation’s plan to redesign the interchange at Foy’s Lake Road on the U.S. 93 bypass will replace the heavily trafficked roundabout with a four-lane overpass, but roundabouts will st…
Commission to review proposal for Dayton fishing access site
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will review a proposal for a fishing access site in Dayton.
Kalispell picks route for downtown trail connector
The Kalispell City Council on Tuesday unanimously and enthusiastically approved the selection of First Avenue West North as the north-south street connector for the downtown core trail.
Local group completes project at Herron Park
Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead recently completed a project at Herron Park.
Unmasked attendees prompt Kalispell School Board to adjourn meeting
A Kalispell School Board meeting was adjourned shortly after it began Tuesday when a group of people showed up refusing to wear masks in accordance with Gov. Steve Bullock’s statewide mask mandate.
Whitefish council rejects ordinance restricting demonstrations
The Whitefish City Council on Tuesday night rejected a proposal that aimed to place restrictions on gatherings and demonstrations.
Crews battling fire near Lost Trail Wildlife Refuge
Firefighters and aerial crews worked a wildfire Tuesday afternoon at the Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge.
Four COVID-19 cases reported in Flathead County schools
Flathead City-County Health Department is reporting four active COVID-19 cases among school-aged children.
One injured in Bigfork shootout
A shootout in Bigfork Sunday morning has not resulted in any arrests. According to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, at 11:03 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, deputies were called to the 500 block of Alpine Drive for a r…
Weather, car crash factors in holiday weekend congestion in Glacier
A sharp spike in Glacier National Park visitation, combined with a car crash and inclement weather at Logan Pass, prompted a series of temporary closures at th…
Man dies in fire he is suspected of starting in Pablo
A Pablo man died in an arson fire he is suspected to have started Sunday at the People's Center in Pablo.
WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Tobacco Valley man faces felony arson charges
A Tobacco Valley man who expressed extreme views about the world ending was arrested Aug. 29 on suspicion of intentionally setting fires, the Tobacco Valley News reports.