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Wildlife experts analyze rare fatal bear attack in Glacier
Nearly three weeks after a 33-year-old hiker was killed in an apparent bear attack in Glacier National Park, quest…
Oregon couple jailed after high-speed chase
Two Oregon residents were booked into the Flathead County Detention Center Wednesday after police said they engaged in a high-speed chase and rammed a police v…
Blackfeet teen brings message to Blue Moon Rodeo
Her ride on the bucking horse was short. But the message she carried drew a big applause from the crowd at the Brash Blue Moon rodeo last week.
Deadline for fair entries is Aug. 1
The 2020 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo’s deadline for exhibitors to submit entries for most 4-H, FFA and Open Class competitions is Aug. 1 at 4:30 p.m. The deadline to submit Agriculture and Horticulture entries…
Victims overpower alleged attacker
A man and his son turned the tables on another North Valley resident when he allegedly attacked them with a knife during a recent incident.
Oil barrels found dumped on Crane Mountain
Forest officials are seeking information about an oil dumping incident in the Swan Lake Ranger District on Crane Mountain.
Body of Ronan man recovered from river
The body of a 21-year-old Ronan man was recovered from the Flathead River near Buffalo Bridge on Thursday at around 11 p.m., according to Lake County Sheriff Don Bell.
PHOTOS: Splendid Summer Evenings self-guided walk at Bibler Home and Gardens
Photos from a Splendid Summer Evenings self-guided tour at Bibler Home and Gardens in Kalispell on Wednesday, July 22. The Splendid Summer Evenings tours ran f…
Businesses say most customers abiding by mask mandate
Aside from a few hiccups, local businesses seem to be adjusting smoothly to Gov. Steve Bullock’s mandate requiring face coverings in public places throughout the state.
Online tool now displays local hospitalizations
The Flathead City-County Health Department’s online COVID-19 dashboard that displays information on cases in Flathead County recently was updated to include new data features, including local hospitalization number…
New Kalispell superintendent takes reins at critical time
Micah Hill has stepped into the role of superintendent of Kalispell Public Schools at a critical time when school districts around the country try to adapt as …
Accused stalker back in jail
A Columbia Falls man accused of stalking a former girlfriend has been returned to jail after authorities said he violated his bond conditions by continuing to …
Rotaract of Bigfork launches with focus on service projects
Doing good does you good and with the launch of Rotaract of Bigfork, locals will have another avenue to reap the rewards of community service.
Feds investigating suspicious North Fork fires
Glacier National Park on Thursday was investigating several fire starts in the North Fork area. All fires were contained and did not pose a threat.
Victim in fatal climbing accident identified
Glacier National Park officials have identified the victim of a Tesuday climbing accident in the Logan Pass area of the park as Josh Yarrow of Wichita, Kansas.
Northwest Montana Fair Parade canceled
The Northwest Montana Fair Parade, which runs through downtown Kalispell on the Friday of fair week, has been canceled due to concern for public safety as COVID-19 cases in Flathead County have been on the rise, th…