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Sharp cold front to drop snow on Glacier Park
A winter weather advisory was issued for Glacier National Park beginning Wednesday night as a potent front out of …
Whitefish student sees career in medicine as way to help others
She described herself as leaning toward perfectionism, with an accompanying streak of competitiveness.
Father accidentally shoots son while hunting near Libby
Things turned tragic for a father and son from Utah who came to the area looking to hunt bears on Tuesday, after an accidental discharge put the son’s life in jeopardy.
College to update online program
Following an assessment by its e-learning committee, the online education program at Flathead Valley Community College will undergo a few updates before the fall semester.
Glacier warns of avalanche danger along Sun Road
Glacier National Park officials are warning vistors to take precautions when traveling in bear and avalanche country along Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Weekend update
The Big Arm Association hosts a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Friday at the historic Big Arm School. Bring a dish to share.
Program gives employers better understanding of military service
From the inside of the Kalispell National Guard Armory on Tuesday, Mike Flaherty’s voice was drowned out by the hum of a Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter landin…
Study suggests rest area near Happy's Inn
A Montana Department of Transportation study released this week suggests new year-round rest areas along the U.S. 2 corridor, including one near Happy’s Inn.
Kalispell nurse crowned Mrs. Montana
Michelle Reimnitz, a registered nurse at the Health Center in Kalispell, was crowned Mrs. Montana on May 18 at the Mrs. Montana America Pageant in Missoula.
Water-line replacement closes Conrad Drive
Conrad Drive along Woodland Park in Kalispell will be closed until approximately June 28 for a water line replacement. No through traffic will be permitted during construction.
Judge hears ballot initiative arguments
A river of Flathead Valley residents donning blue shirts in support of Yes! For Flathead Farms and Water flowed into the benches on the right side of the room at Flathead District Court on Tuesday morning, with a s…
Wife thanks doctors as trooper goes home after shooting
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana Highway Patrol trooper who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being shot three times was released Wednesday from a Utah h…
Large-scale hazardous materials training underway
Members of the Kalispell Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team are conducting a joint training scenario today on the grounds of the Flathead Valley Communit…
Edgerton student is national Scholastic essay winner
Edgerton Elementary School fourth-grader Violet Mellin was selected as the grand-prize winner in the Outdoor Alliance for Kids Scholastic Contest.
Man arrested in stabbing incident
A 27-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning in Kalispell after allegedly stabbing another man.
Contract awarded for next phase of Sperry rebuild
The work to continue rebuilding Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park gained fresh momentum Tuesday.