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Wildlife experts analyze rare fatal bear attack in Glacier
Nearly three weeks after a 33-year-old hiker was killed in an apparent bear attack in Glacier National Park, quest…
Standoff suspect sentenced to federal prison for aiming gun with laser sight at a Two Bear Air helicopter
A man accused of aiming his rifle at a helicopter during a standoff with authorities near Columbia Falls last year earned eight months behind bars in federal c…
MSU leads multi-state effort to train nurses on educating students
The Montana Office for Rural Health and Area Health Education Center, which is housed in the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing at MSU, received the grant…
Kalispell woman sentenced for fatal crash on Polson bridge
A Kalispell woman who admitted to causing a fatal head-on crash on the Polson bridge was committed in District Court in Polson on July 17 to the Montana Department of Corrections for 10 years with seven years suspe…
Ivan O’Neil, founder of WBC and consummate hiker, dies at 96
Noted Flathead Valley businessman Ivan O’Neil, who founded Western Building Centers, died July 15. He was 96.
Dog rescue shelter marks a year in Mineral County
When Robert Harris moved from Southern California to Superior last year, he brought some pups that were already in the care of the dog rescue group Rescuing Cu…
Kalispell City Council considers transferring Central School building to museum
Kalispell City Council is mulling over the Northwest Montana History Museum’s request to acquire the Central School building.
New felony charge for Libby man accused in toddler's death
According to the charging document, Moore, on May 27, knowingly caused or permitted a child to inhale, be exposed to, have contact with or ingest methamphetami…
Suspect in Willow Drive standoff pleads not guilty to multiple charges
Prosecutors brought Lasaundra Sue Villalobos Konshur, 43, up on a felony count of criminal endangerment and a misdemeanor charge of partner or family member assault following the July 6 confrontation. She pleaded n…
Historic Kalispell brewery to star in home renovation series
A historic red brick building near downtown Kalispell is poised to get its star turn in an upcoming home renovation series.
Business owner unafraid to jump into next challenge
By way of explaining her approach as an entrepreneur, Mireille Bierens recalls what an employer once told her.
Kalispell City Council may rename Kidsports in honor of one of its founders
Kalispell City Council may rename the Kidsports Complex to honor Dan Johns, a key figure in the athletic facility’s creation.
Two dead in plane crash outside of West Glacier
Two people perished in a plane crash at Ryan Field outside West Glacier Saturday, July 26.
Families partner to open pick your own blueberry farm
It’s a special place, all business partners agree, and just so happened to have acreage meant for growing and harvesting. From there, the couples partnered up …
Shining out: Corvette enthusiasts honored for restored car
The gray 1965 Corvette Coupe, fully restored with modern features, took home the gold last year, the first time the pair put the car in a show after completing…
Best of Flathead, best of care: Labor and delivery nurse highlighted for decades of work
After three decades of nursing, the sentiment that inspired Ladawna Walker to get into the profession still rings true: everybody has a story, and everybody de…