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Kalispell City Council supports license plate reader technology, higher fees to free up on-street parking
City councilors in Kalispell appeared willing to increase fines for parking violations and buy license plate reade…
Trial for former hockey coach accused of sexually assaulting boys starts in Butte
A former youth hockey coach accused of sexually assaulting young boys in Butte and Flathead County went on trial Monday, 30 months after he was arrested on ini…
Kalispell Police investigating reports of gunfire
Authorities are investigating a spate of gunshots reported in downtown Kalispell and the city's south end Sunday night.
Dancing into words: Kalispell woman hones craft during writing competition in Peru
When Carol Sullivan began penning her memoir, she couldn’t have known the creative endeavor would lead to participating in a reality TV show filmed in Peru.
Kalispell City Council considers rescinding city manager residency requirement
As Kalispell searches for Doug Russell’s successor, City Council on Monday will mull over rescinding a municipal code requiring city managers to live within ci…
Montana rolls out mobile ID program
The state of Montana has taken the next step in allowing technologically savvy residents to simplify their wallets — not only can you pay with a single tap, yo…
Online learning program gains popularity with rural Montana school districts
A Utah-based online learning program could help boost enrollment numbers for rural Montana public school districts by bridging the gap between homeschool famil…
Family legacy: Generations of Siderius family members gather to mark shared history
A third-generation member of the Siderius family, JoLynn Yenne is passionate about remembering her family's legacy and sharing it amongst relatives and the loc…
Beautiful bouquets: Whitefish flower farm blooms with you-pick options
Growing flowers for Mountain Prairie Flower Farm, just a few miles south of Whitefish, is a labor of love that she shares with the public. The farm offers even…
FVCC Senior Institute classes begin this fall
Flathead Valley Community College is offering a new opportunity for community members 65 and up to take credit classes with FVCC’s Senior Institute Fall Editio…
Woman charged for stabbing her sister given suspended sentences
Accused of stabbing her sister in a 2023 dinnertime attack, a Kila woman later received a pair of suspended sentences in Flathead County District Court.
Marion man pleads not guilty to negligent homicide in alleged DUI crash that killed Flathead teen
A motorist involved in an alleged drunk driving crash that left a teenager dead in Whitefish last month pleaded not guilty Thursday to one count of negligent h…
Woman accused in Airport Road home invasion later received suspended jail sentences
Sophia Maria Owen, 41, initially pleaded not guilty to felony attempted burglary in Flathead County District Court in connection with the May 19, 2024 attack, but later took a deal from prosecutors.
Co-op’s Ribeye Raffle celebrates 10 years, 10,000 pounds and $100,000
Flathead Electric Cooperative is proud to announce the results of its signature yearly fundraiser for seven area food banks.
Father-daughter duo answers the call of the wild with new book
Local author John Fraley's sixth — and most recent — book, “What’s Left of Wildness: True Adventures in Montana’s Wilderness,” holds a special place in his hea…
Bigfork Fire says approval of ballot measures are necessary for district’s future, but not everyone agrees
A proposed mill levy and $15 million bond to fund the Bigfork Fire Department has drawn criticism from some community members who say the measures are too cost…