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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…
Montana 206 upgrade may include sidewalk work
The Montana Department of Transportation is proposing the addition of upgraded sidewalks near the Montana 206 and U.S. 2 intersection.
Montana University System moving to online classes March 23
HELENA (AP) — The Montana University System is moving from in-class instruction to online instruction in every class where it’s possible because of coronavirus…
Officers respond to false report of shooting in Whitefish
The Whitefish Police Department responded to a call Thursday afternoon of someone claiming he had shot and killed a person on Baker Avenue, but officers quickly determined the claim was not true, according to Flath…
Montana declares state of emergency in anticipation of virus
The Montana University System is moving from in-class instruction to online instruction in every class where it's possible, due to coronavirus concerns
Summit Prep School to close this May
Summit Preparatory School near Kalispell will close in May after providing therapeutic boarding services to teens for more than 15 years.
‘Crash trend’ drives Batavia Lane highway project
The Montana Department of Transportation has its sights set on the crash-prone intersection of Batavia Lane and U.S. 2 West for a project to improve safety and…
Shortage of blood donors prompted by virus worries
Many Flathead County residents appear to be doing some soft doomsday-style prepping as grocery store outlets experience unusually high amounts of toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other products being purchased.
Planning Board favors housing projects
The Kalispell Planning Board on Tuesday recommended approval of three major developments.
Kalispell reconsidering proposed utility structure
Following a groundswell of opposition over proposed increases to Kalispell water and sewer rates, the Kalispell City Council is now reconsidering proposed changes to the city’s utility fee structure.
Interim superintendent chosen for Whitefish
Dave Means will serve as interim superintendent of Whitefish schools after a candidate who was offered the position declined, citing personal reasons, accordin…
State Special Olympics Winter Games in Whitefish canceled
The Glacier Area Winter Games set to take place March 20 at Whitefish Mountain Resort have been canceled due to concerns around the spread of the coronavirus.
Lake County resident visiting Maryland tests positive for virus
Montana resident visiting Maryland tests positive for virus
Yellowstone biologists report first grizzly sighting of 2020
Biologists have recorded a grizzly bear sighting in Yellowstone National Park, marking the first of the year in the park
Flathead Dems optimistic, but realistic about 2020
Since the inauguration of President Trump in 2017, a group of Flathead Valley residents has gathered every Tuesday next to Depot Park to protest the president and bring attention to traditionally liberal causes.
Trego man strikes deal in domestic assault case
A Trego man accused of inflicting years of physical and mental abuse on his wife pleaded guilty to a single charge of assault with a weapon March 2 after strik…