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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Groups look to secure funds for 800-acre C-Falls conservation project
For more than a decade, conservation and environmental organizations have been pining after 800 acres of prime wilderness real estate located just east of Colu…
Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo results
The following individuals earned top honors for their award-winning exhibits at the 2020 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo. The fair continues through Sunday, A…
PHOTOS: PRCA Rodeo at the Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo
Photos from the PRCA Rodeo at the Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo on Aug. 20-22 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.
Death reported in Flathead County care facility linked to COVID-19 outbreak
On Saturday, the Flathead City-County Health Department confirmed the death of a person living in a long-term care facility in Flathead County where an outbreak of COVID-19 cases has been linked to.
New facility nearly finished, ready for first day of school
The new Somers Middle School is roughly 95% complete and on target to open for the first day of school on Sept. 8.
Coram-West Glacier fire hall completed
The Coram-West Glacier Fire Department has a new home at the corner of U.S. 2 and Seville Lane.
Man admits threatening to kill CPS workers
A Martin City man pleaded guilty Thursday in Flathead County District Court to threatening the lives of Child Protective Services workers.
Separation from county under consideration
The Flathead City-County Health Department’s Board of Health and representatives from the Flathead Community Health Center recently voiced support for moving forward with an agreement that would allow the health ce…
Kalispell man jailed on domestic assault charge
A man accused of punching his wife in front of their two children has been returned to jail after authorities said he violated his bond conditions.
Slight property tax decrease part of $87M budget
The Kalispell City Council approved an $87 million budget for the coming year at a virtual meeting held Wednesday that will slightly reduce property taxes.
Columbia Falls planning board OKs scaled-back downtown project
The Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board last week recommended approval of an amended plan for the city square off Nucleus Avenue owned by developer Mick Ruis.
Immanuel Lutheran reports three staff test positive for Covid-19
Three employees at Immanuel Lutheran Communities tested positive for COVID-19 this week during the required nasal swab testing put in place to protect residents, according to a press release sent late Friday.
Residents, staff test positive for COVID at Whitefish nursing home
A total of 14 residents and employees with Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center have tested positive for COVID-19.
Crews battling regional wildfires
U.S. Forest Service crews are battling four small wildfires in Northwest Montana.
Small hooves and big hearts: Mini horses master the arena
The competitors were tough inside the Northern Stars Arena at the Northwest Montana Fair — but they certainly weren’t tall.