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Headlines: Fishing regulation amendment considered, can downtown reckless driving be curbed, and Lake County jail admin duties reassigned
Montana FWP looks to amend fishing regulations for 2027, Kalispell coalition and cruisers seek to curb reckless dr…
Zone change requested for Lazy Day Trailer Park
The owners of the Lazy Day Trailer Park in Columbia Falls are seeking a zone change of the north half of the property from the light industrial to general busi…
Suspect in Christmas Day killing in Polson pleads not guilty
Elijah Cajune, accused of shooting dead a Polson man early Christmas morning in 2024, pleaded not guilty to one count of deliberate homicide.
Whitefish Police officer cited immigration violations as reason for contacting federal authorities during traffic stop
A Whitefish police officer cited recent immigration violations as a reason for contacting federal immigration authorities during an April 24 traffic stop that …
Flathead County confirms second measles case
Public health officials confirmed a second case of measles in Flathead County this week, noting two potential locations for public exposure near Logan Health f…
Allegedly pulling a gun during an argument earns man a felony charge
Prosecutors brought Jay Ryan Kaufman up on one count of assault with a weapon following the alleged May 9 confrontation on Fourth Avenue West. He is expected to appear before Judge Paul Sullivan on Thursday for his…
Man accused of stabbing his mother with a pen
Prosecutors brought Daniel Kenneth Meyer Jr. up on one count of assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court following the alleged May 9 attack on J…
Libby man jailed on negligent homicide charge in toddler's death
A Libby man has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of his 3-year-old son.
Headlines: Measles in Flathead County, Kalispell growth, and local law enforcement on recent immigrant detention
Measles case confirmed in Flathead County, Kalispell has grown 25% since 2020, and local law enforcement respond to questions about recent detention of Venezue…
Steak and spaghetti: Spencer & Co. Steakhouse has been serving the valley for more than three decades
The beef, from Red Lodge, is cut in-house three times a week by Davey’s husband Kent, who has been a meat cutter in the valley for 40 years. The menu also feat…
Senior spotlight: Glacier senior recasts cancer journey into career caring for others
Glacier High School holds its graduation on May 31 at 10 a.m. at the high school, 375 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell. About 300 students are expected to graduate.
Cost increases driving Whitefish’s proposed budget
Personnel and overall operating costs are driving an increase in the proposed Whitefish city budget, which in turn is expected to bump property taxes.
High school students host dinner to benefit families battling cancer
It was a beautiful Monday evening last month when community members gathered at Whitefish High School for a dinner fundraiser that raised nearly $7,000 for two…
Surgeon Jim Bonnet remembered for impact on medicine and the community
From bringing vascular surgery to the valley to opening the hospital’s first dedicated breast center to serving on the founding board of the Glacier Symphony, …
Cowboy action shooting comes loaded with fun
Cowboy action shooting -- also known as Western action shooting, single-action shooting, cowboy 3-gun, and Western 3-gun -- is a competitive shooting sport tha…
Senior Spotlight: Bigfork senior Sam Ayers is tough to slow down
Sam Ayers has been an integral part of the Bigfork cross-country team since he moved to the school district in his freshman year. His positive attitude has hel…