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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…
Victim advocate finds calling in working with abused kids
As a teenager, Sean Sullivan thought he was going to be a forest ranger. But as it often happens, life had other plans for him and many in the Flathead Valley …
Magpie Rock Fire burnout operation a success
Crews continue to battle hot, dry weather and dry fuels as they work to contain the Magpie Rock Fire located on the Flathead on the Flathead Reservation near Dixon.
C-Falls mulls permissive medical levy
The rising rates of health insurance are well-documented throughout the country. Columbia Falls is not immune to them.
Sustainable tourism topic of discussion for Whitefish
As visitors continue to pack Whitefish even during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Whitefish City Council tonight will get a first look at a new Sustainable Tourism Management Plan for the city.
NVH April births
Laelia Jane Wells, daughter of Brian and Destinee Wells of Kalispell, was born April 14, 2020, at North Valley Hospital.
Big housing projects on council agenda
The Kalispell City Council will look at a long list of development proposals at its meeting tonight. There are two large proposed housing projects and a sizable commercial development on the agenda.
Massive fire at Columbia Falls apartment building
Firefighters were on the scene Sunday afternoon at a multiplex apartment fire on Fourth Avenue West in Columbia Falls.
Fire destroys West Valley home
A West Valley home on Birds Eye Trail was deemed a total loss after several crews put out a fire Saturday night.
Asphalt plant, Polebridge retreat centers top agenda
Topping the Flathead County Board of Adjustment’s heavy agenda Tuesday is a request for a modification to an existing conditional-use permit that would allow for the operation of a concrete and asphalt batch plant …
Retired physics teacher harnesses old-time energy source
Faced with hours of newfound free time during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lakeside retired physics teacher Don Bumgarner decided to take a step back in time. Wantin…
Grizzly Council report nearly complete
After nearly 10 months and more than a dozen public meetings, Montana’s Grizzly Bear Advisory Council is on the cusp of solidifying recommendations about how to handle the state’s swelling grizzly bear population.
Firefighters on Magpie blaze challenged by scorching heat
Fire officials on Saturday said efforts to contain a wildfire on the Flathead Reservation near Dixon have been challenging due to near-record heat and dry conditions.
Minnesota man pleads guilty to 2019 DUI homicide
A Minnesota man accused of driving drunk and killing two Flathead Valley women last summer will plead guilty to two counts of vehicular homicide.
FREEFLOW club leader earns Excellence in Education Award
As a field scientist, Eric Sawtelle appreciates the lessons that come from getting your hands dirty.
Man pleads not guilty to vehicular assault
A Flathead Valley man pleaded not guilty to negligent vehicular assault and criminal child endangerment Thursday in Flathead County District Court.