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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 …
Great Fish Community Launch Party Aug. 12
The Great Fish Launch Party is a free, family-friendly event open to all. Attendees can explore 85 interactive nonprofit booths, enjoy complimentary food and beverages, meet the Glacier Range Riders mascots and par…
Trades Institute name change reflects evolution of program at FVCC
The change is part of the college’s commitment to serving as the premier hub for workforce training and skills-based education in Northwest Montana, according …
Kalispell City Council approves nearly 500-unit subdivision in North Kalispell
Kalispell City Council gave a high-density subdivision in North Kalispell the green light on Monday.
New fairgrounds bleachers open ahead of Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo
The new aluminum north bleachers seat approximately 400 more than the old wooden structure at about 1,600 seats total, and cost $1.3 million.
Search for the bar shooter who killed 4 is Montana's highest priority, governor says
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Tuesday signed an executive order freeing up more resources for local law enforcement as they searched a mountainous area for a …
Flathead Lake to remain near full pool
Dam operators predict that Flathead Lake will remain within 12 inches of full pool throughout August following a month of unusually wet weather.
Man given five-year sentence for punching sheriff’s deputy
Charged with one felony count of assault on a peace officer in Flathead County District Court, 39-year-old Cody Wayne Brown initially maintained his innocence, but pleaded out in January 2024.
Rinse and repeat: Northwest Montana’s summer soaked in rain
Precipitation totals for July registered well above normal for much of Western Montana as the wet and cool weather pattern that has gripped the region this sum…
New marketing coordinator at Discover Kalispell steps into role
As the marketing communications manager, Young’s responsible for the development and supervision of marketing and communication strategies, including working w…
Whitefish City Council examines changes for Whitefish Yards development
Whitefish City Council on Monday will consider a fourth request for changes to the Whitefish Yards development on the Whitefish River.
Kalispell City Council to vote on large high-density subdivision in North Kalispell
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote Monday on a proposed high-density subdivision in North Kalispell that drew the ire of neighbors during a July public…
Former soldier suspected of killing 4 in Anaconda remains at large
Authorities say a former US soldier suspected of killing four people at a Montana bar is still at large and believed to be armed.
Flower shop blooms into Kalispell location
Forage and Floral has brought color to the Flathead Valley since opening in October 2020. Five years later, the flower shop expanded to downtown Kalispell and …
Pilots sue to save airstrip caught up in plans for a luxury resort near Lakeside
A group of pilots are fighting to preserve a private airstrip near Lakeside, arguing in a lawsuit that its owners have no right to remove the runway.
Discounted fair carnival tickets on sale
A limited number of discounted “Pay-One-Price” tickets for the carnival at the 2025 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo are on sale now at all Whitefish Credit Union branches and the fairgrounds office.