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Making the grade — Kalispell Public Schools leader named regional superintendent of the year
Wrapping up his second school year leading Kalispell Public Schools, Matt Jensen has been named regional Superinte…
State Supreme Court hears arguments in police filming case
Attorneys argued a Kalispell man’s constitutional free speech rights were violated when he was arrested after filming police officers during a traffic stop.
PHOTOS: Kalispell Fire Department showcases antique fire engines
Members of Kalispell Fire Department and retired firefighter and department historian Alan "Gus" Gustafson gave a hands-on demonstration using the department’s…
Flathead County will host annual flu clinic Oct. 8
With the flu and cold season around the corner, Flathead County will host its annual flu shot clinic in Kalispell on Oct. 8.
Cold snap expected to end growing season across Western Montana
Local gardeners hoping for a few more tomatoes or zucchinis should plan to cover their crops this weekend, with a cold plunge on the way.
Case dropped against man accused of firing a gun during 2023 confrontation
A Columbia Falls man accused of running a woman off a Trumble Creek Road property in 2023 saw his case dismissed earlier this year.
Valley Neighbors challenges new immigration enforcement law
Immigration advocates are challenging the constitutionality of new state law that allows police officers to check an individual’s immigration status during tra…
Woman charged for attacking men with hammer later received a suspended jail sentence
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Glacier Park remains open despite federal shutdown
Public land managers are bracing for impact as a Congressional stalemate forces mass furloughs across federal agencies.
Audit shows Hot Springs school employee overpaid herself, made personal purchases with district credit card
An audit of a Hot Springs School District employee found they made unauthorized personal purchases using public funds and overpaid themselves using thousands of dollars in grant money.
New shared-use path along Four Mile Drive in Kalispell to open this fall
A new path along Four Mile Drive will open this fall for student athletes, families and nearby residents to enjoy.
Protesters arrested at Whitefish Border Patrol facility plead not guilty
Three protestors arrested in front of the Whitefish Border Patrol Station in September pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct, criminal…
Creston fire that destroyed 3 trollies under investigation
A Saturday night fire that destroyed three of Montana Trolley Co.’s trollies remained under investigation Tuesday.
Critical mineral facility to expand in Thompson Falls
A smelting facility in Montana is looking to help secure U.S. national security supply chains through the production of antimony, a silvery-white metal element…
Bonds used to build Glacier High School are paid off
After 20 years, the bonds used to build Glacier High School and renovate Flathead High School are paid off.
Man accused of stalking neighbors reaches deferred prosecution agreement
A Kalispell man accused of harassing his neighbors and who sparked a standoff inside the Flathead County Justice Center in 2023 later received a deferred prosecution agreement.