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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…
Man threatens to kill CPS workers
A Child Protective Services employee called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office June 10 to report she and other employees had received threatening voicemail m…
Whitefish woman wants to foster discussions about racial injustice
Kalispell council OKs pay raise for non-union workers
The Kalispell City Council on Monday approved a 3.1% salary increase for non-union city employees, but voted to exempt city elected officials from the raise.
Lake County Sheriff investigates Ninepipes shooting
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred early Thursday morning in the Ninepipes area.
Montana reports 25 new cases; 4 in Flathead
Montana reported 25 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, matching the state’s highest daily total since March 28.
Amtrak to reduce Empire Builder service to three days a week
Amtrak will cut its passenger train service on the Empire Builder to just three days a week starting in October, due to ridership declines from the COVID-19 pa…
Kalispell man encouraged by Black Lives Matter movement
RJ, a longtime resident of the Flathead Valley, said unified moments like the recent Black Lives Matter protest in Kalispell are hopeful signs of meaningful ch…
Man pleads not guilty to protest-related disorderly conduct charge
A Whitefish man who allegedly yelled at protesters during an incident earlier this month pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in Whitefish Municipal Court.
Feds seek info on trailhead toilet destruction
Federal officials are seeking the public’s help in finding out who wrecked a public building at a trailhead near Stryker.
Lakeside park expansion nearly finished
Volunteer Park on Flathead Lake in Lakeside is on track for a major expansion that will provide additional public recreation space alongside Flathead Lake.
Bullock explains increase in cases
Gov. Steve Bullock reminded Montanans to “stay vigilant” as he discussed a recent uptick in confirmed cases of COVID-19 during a call with the press on Wednesday.
White nationalist leader faces jail in legal fees dispute
A judge in Montana has told white nationalist leader Richard Spencer that he faces two weeks in a county jail if he doesn’t reach a plan this week to pay off a…
Montana logs 18 new cases; 2 in Flathead
Montana health officials are reporting 18 new cases of COVID-19 and another death
Sweet Peaks Ice Cream seeks permit for manufacturing facility
A proposal by Sweet Peaks Ice Cream to operate an ice cream manufacturing facility and retail store on U.S. 93 S. in Whitefish is the focus of a public hearing…
Blood stem-cell donors sought for Kila boy
Several Be the Match events are being held for blood stem-cell transplant donors for Maverick Bench, the 8-year old son of Logan Bench of Kila, who was recently diagnosed with aplastic anemia. Maverick is now under…