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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 …
Governor issues fire emergency order
Gov. Steve Bullock on Thursday evening issued an executive order declaring a state of fire emergency due to extremely hazardous wildland fire conditions throughout Montana.
Whitefish proposes emergency order to require permits for rallies
Whitefish City Council on Tuesday will consider an emergency ordinance prohibiting organized gatherings and demonstrations without a special event permit betwe…
Glacier Park advises Labor Day visitors to be prepared
During the Labor Day holiday weekend, Glacier National Park visitors are encouraged to plan ahead, prepare for crowds in the popular park areas and expect shifting weather conditions.
COVID-19 case reported at Columbia Falls High School
Four days into the school year, Columbia Falls School District is dealing with its first case of COVID-19.
Campfires spark 2 blazes on area islands
The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is asking for people to keep a close eye on their campfires this Labor Day weekend after two wildland fires were caused by out of control campfires Thursday.
Montana homecoming for artist Jan Wood Thacker
The paintings and novels by Jan Wood Thacker will be featured during September at Phillips Studio and Gallery in the Kalispell Center Mall.
Manufacturer gives sanitation stations to local schools
Amanda and Colten Hart have retooled their local furniture manufacturing business to help local schools keep students safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
County OKs Rose Crossing curve fix
The Flathead County commissioners voted last week to approve a safety improvement project that will adjust a 90-degree turn on Rose Crossing in Kalispell that has been a source of citizen frustration for several ye…
Heritage Place worker tests positive for COVID-19
An employee of Heritage Place, a skilled nursing facility in Kalispell, tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
At civil trial, defense argues police didn't need warrant
How law officers do their job was front and center during the fourth day of a civil jury trial about a man who was shot by Kalispell Police officers while they attempted to take his mother into custody for a mental…
Drive-by shooters sentenced to 15 years in prison
Two Flathead Valley men were sentenced to several years in the Montana State Prison Thursday afternoon in Flathead County District Court for their roles in a d…
Injured climber airlifted from Glacier Park peak
A male climber was airlifted off of Mount Gould in Glacier National Park Sept. 1, park spokeswoman Gina Kerzman confirmed.
Woman charged with DUI after crashing into deputy
A Somers woman is charged with driving under the influence after he crashed into a Flathead County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle on Wednesday.
Flathead County switches to mail ballot for Nov. 3 election
The Flathead County commissioners voted 2-1 Thursday morning to move to a mail-in election for the Nov. 3 general election, pivoting from their decision in lat…
Bison Range reopens to vehicle traffic
After being closed for four months, federal officials have reopened the National Bison Range.