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Tribal groups join lawsuit seeking restoration of $127 million in canceled farm grants
In March, the USDA canceled 49 of 50 Increasing Land, Capital and Market Access Program grants designed to support…
Sterhan reflects on importance and growth of Greater Valley ahead of retirement
In the six years that Mary Sterhan was chief executive officer for Greater Valley Health Center, the center separated from the county, purchased Sykes Pharmacy…
Suspect in 2023 baseball bat attack receives pair of suspended sentences
A woman accused of attacking a man with a baseball bat at a Kalispell motel in 2023 later received a mostly suspended jail sentence in Flathead County District Court.
Down on the farm: Lone Lake Farm’s fifth generation raises show livestock for 4-H and FFA
The Brist children, which includes Emma, 15, and Garrett, 11, are the fifth generation to reside on the family farm, where they raise animals for 4-H and FFA l…
Hops to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants
It’s a culture that caught the attention of America’s Best Restaurants, a national media project highlighting some of the best local spots across the country.
Showtime at the ring: Years of hard work by siblings on display at Northwest Montana Fair
It’s a pivotal moment for youth in 4-H and FFA when they enter the ring at the Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo to show the livestock they’ve spent months, and…
Woman suspected in Kalispell home invasion receives suspended sentence
A woman accused of breaking into the Kalispell home where her ex was staying last year has received a suspended jail sentence.
Conrad Cemetery left in limbo after sexton disappears with burial records
The longtime groundskeeper of Kalispell’s Conrad Memorial Cemetery and his son vanished earlier this year, disappearing with crucial records needed to sell bur…
Hungry Horse woman suspected of setting truck alight
Prosecutors brought Tori Ashlynn Tallent, 24, up on felony counts of arson and criminal possession of dangerous drugs as well as one misdemeanor count of crimi…
Montana’s August jobless rate at 2.9%
Montana’s unemployment rate was at 2.9% in August, according to state Department of Labor and Industry statistics.
Dustin’s legacy: Family walks in the name of suicide prevention
September marks national Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Polson woman charged with vehicular homicide after fatal wreck
A Polson woman is suspected of impairment after she lost control of the car she was driving, causing the death of one of her passengers.
Ross Creek Cedars open to public
The new Ross Creek Nature Trail No. 405 is now classified as...
Veterans seek peace on Northwest Montana's quiet waters
The Built for More program is offered by Warriors for Quiet Waters, a Montana-based nonprofit.
Federal judge questions scope of possible remedy in climate change lawsuit
MISSOULA — “What is it you want me to do?” U.S. District Court Judge Dana Christensen asked the legal team behind 22 youth suing the Trump administration over a series of actions aimed at “unleashing” the fossil fu…
18-year-old arrested after allegedly drawing gun during argument
An 18-year-old accused of threatening people in a home near Kalispell in August with a gun has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges in Flathead County District Court.