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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…
Officials seeking more info on grizzly shooting in Browning
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Blackfeet Fish and Wildlife Department are still seeking information related to the illegal shooting of a female grizzly bear that officials estimate occurred on the Blackfeet…
Lake County authorities investigate Pablo shooting
One man was hospitalized and another man is being investigated after a shooting in Pablo Tuesday night.
Fair Market Livestock Sale switches to online platform
The annual Market Livestock Sale scheduled for Aug. 22 at the Northwest Montana Fair will be conducted via an online bidding platform this year in response to slowing the spread of COVID-19 in Flathead County, the …
Search continues for missing Ronan man
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office continues its search for a missing Ronan man who disappeared Saturday while picking berries with friends.
Olney crash victim identified
Authorities have identified a Eureka man who died in a vehicle crash last week near Olney.
Big Arm man pleads guilty to child sexual exploitation
A Big Arm man accused of felony child pornography recently pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court.
Whitefish man who appeared ‘Deadliest Catch’ TV show dies
An online fundraiser has been launched to support the family of a deceased Whitefish man who appeared on a TV reality show.
Health officer again eyes event cancellations
Lincoln County’s health officer warned late last week the continued spread of the coronavirus locally could lead to further restrictions on public gatherings.
West Valley, Whitefish detail school opening plans
As schools in the valley continue to plan for opening in the fall, West Valley on Monday decided to push back the first day of school, and Whitefish has scheduled the first two weeks of school as a transitional per…
Officials call off suppression efforts on Bird Island blaze
A wildfire flared up Tuesday on Bird Island in Flathead Lake, sending up a column of smoke visible from Kalispell and Bigfork.
Whitefish Police Department investigating deadly fight
The Whitefish Police Department is investigating the death of a man at a local bar that happened last week.
Managers say Magpie blaze 62% contained
It was mostly good news for the approximately 20 local residents who attended the Magpie Rock Fire manager’s meeting at the Dixon School gymnasium Monday morni…
At FVCC students can choose what back-to-school looks like
Masks in classrooms.
Whitefish man pleads not guilty to fraud charges
A Whitefish man has pleaded not guilty in federal court to several felony charges that include money laundering, tax evasion and wire fraud.
Woman rescued after climbing accident
A woman fell 80 feet while climbing in the Point of Rocks area near Olney Sunday afternoon.