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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…
Lakeside marina seeks major lakeshore variance
A proposed major lakeshore variance to allow new construction at a Lakeside marina is the focus of a public hearing before the Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday.
New organization looks out for teen mental health
Recently, attention to mental health has started to increase as many people are gaining a greater appreciation for their behavioral wellness and the ways to su…
A quiet, soggy opening for Glacier
Daniel Carlson and his family sat in their motorhome at the west entrance to Glacier National Park Monday morning. They were the first visitors, aside from a f…
Browning man sentenced in gun crime
A Browning man who admitted firing a gun during a confrontation in Browning on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison and five years of supervised release.
Kalispell dog trainer on a mission to save canine lives
Hylia, a 1 ½ year-old German shepherd, sat patiently in the grass, ears perked, waiting intently for her owner’s next command.
Woman charged with criminal endangerment
A Kalispell woman is facing a felony charge after she allegedly rear-ended a vehicle and then the woman who driving.
Kalispell man dies in Jefferson County crash
A traffic accident Saturday evening in Jefferson County south of Helena claimed the life of a 20-year-old Kalispell man.
Hot Springs to stage rodeo, live music
Homesteader Days in Hot Springs may look somewhat different this year, but for fans of the rodeo and live music, those are two things they can count on at the upcoming event.
KPS assistant motivated by helping others
Beth Kornick lives to add sparkle in life.
Hundreds converge on Kalispell for protest
One Flathead Valley resident said he attended Saturday’s Black Lives Matter protest at Depot Park in Kalispell because he wanted to use his voice to speak for …
Group home for girls proposed on Eighth Ave. E.
A proposed youth group home planned on Eighth Avenue East in Kalispell will be considered Tuesday by the Kalispell Planning Board.
Long-term care residents, staff the focus of testing efforts
Since Montana’s novel coronavirus outbreak first surfaced in March, many local and state leaders have pondered how they can safeguard older adults and the resi…
Glacier reopens to visitors Monday morning
Glacier National Park is lending more details into Monday’s reopening. The gates at the west entrance will open at, or possibly before, 8 a.m. The park has been closed since late March due to the coronavirus crisis.
Court documents detail drive-by shooting
A love triangle appears to have been a major factor in a Memorial Day weekend drive-by shooting in Kalispell.
Rural fire board willing to negotiate with Whitefish
The Whitefish Fire Service Area board appears to be willing to sit down at the negotiation table with the city of Whitefish regarding the contract under which …