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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…
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.
Victim shot by Kalispell police testifies during civil trial
A Flathead Valley war veteran who was shot by Kalispell Police officers four years ago and one of the officers involved in the shooting testified Wednesday about their recollections of the incident during a civil j…
Chemical spill at Dickey Lake under investigation
An investigation into a chemical spill that occurred at a Dickey Lake campground last week is currently underway, according to Kootenai National Forest officials.
Board denies permit for West Valley asphalt plant
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment voted unanimously Tuesday night to deny a request for a change to a conditional-use permit that would have allowed a gravel pit in West Valley to operate an asphalt and concr…
Waterton hosts first Science and History Week
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park will host the first Science and History Week virtual speaker series Sept. 21 to 24 during Canada’s National Science Literacy Week.
Echo Lake tree farm taps into solar energy
Bear Paw Properties tree farm near Kalispell is getting its day in the sun.
County OKs budget that includes building projects
The Flathead County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve the county’s final budget for fiscal year 2021.
Jurors hear testimony in trial involving Kalispell man shot by police
Jurors tasked with deciding the merits of a case against the Kalispell Police Department’s involvement in the officer-related shooting of a Kalispell war veter…
Kalispell Chamber selects new president/CEO
Lorraine Clarno of Beaverton, Oregon, has been selected to serve as the new president and CEO of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce.
Marion School outlines back-to-school details
Marion School begins Sept. 3