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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…
History of deficiencies documented at COVID-infected Whitefish care center
Following a recent state investigation into Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services stamped the facility with …
Whitefish OKs $61.9M capital project plan
Whitefish’s five-year capital improvement program plan calls for funding 124 projects at an estimated total cost of $61.9 million.
Report suggests how to best manage grizzly bears
Gov. Steve Bullock’s Grizzly Bear Advisory Council issued its final report to the governor on Thursday, offering a host of recommendations by consensus on how …
Senior living community confirms death of resident with COVID-19
An 87-year-old woman with COVID-19 has died, according to a press release sent by Immanuel Lutheran Communities on Saturday.
Vitalant releases antibody positive rates for COVID-19 virus
In an effort to support COVID-19 response and preparedness efforts, Vitalant recently released antibody positive rates for more than 250,000 blood donors across several states from June and July, Montana included.
Flathead man charged with deliberate homicide
A Flathead Valley man accused of deliberate homicide in connection with a fatal shooting on Thursday is behind held at the Flathead County jail.
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.