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Energizing the crowd: Spirit of the West marching band marks 40th anniversary
Spirit of the West’s impact on the MSU community expands far beyond its marquee Saturday afternoon performances in…
Pumpkin Stroll planned for Kalispell’s Depot Park
The Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Pumpkin Stroll in Depot Park downtown this month.
Buzzing: UM program trains master beekeepers worldwide
Part of UMOnline, the Beekeeping Certificate Program allows students located anywhere in the world – 22 countries so far, to be exact – to learn the skills nec…
Suspect in Woodland Park assault pleads not guilty
Appearing before Judge Robert Allison in Flathead County District Court on Oct. 17, Steven Carlisle Snow, 39, said he had not read the charge filed against him…
Former surgeon creates $1 million endowment for Logan Health’s Breast Center
A founding member of Logan Health’s Breast Center is ensuring generations of future patients can continue to get cancer care there after a recent $1 million en…
Tester makes pitch to Montana farmers; refutes Sheehy's attacks
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester on Saturday gave a final pitch to Montana farmers just 17 days before Election Day, reiterating the importance of the race and what is at …
Libby asbestos clinic hit with new lawsuit
Libby’s asbestos clinic is facing another lawsuit, this time alleging medical malpractice, wrongful death and claims of disabling Lincoln County residents by p…
Cabin Fever Days organizer looks to unseat GOP Rep. Braxton Mitchell
Democratic statehouse candidate Steve Paugh wasn’t planning on running for the Legislature, but said that when he saw Republican Rep. Braxton Mitchell was runn…
Flathead Warming Center offers daytime services while seeking injunction
The Flathead Warming Center reopened Wednesday afternoon to offer limited daytime services in Kalispell, but the revocation of its city-issued conditional use …
Glass given 20 years in state hospital for fatal 2022 stabbing
The mother of a 22-year-old man stabbed to death in Columbia Falls in 2022 said Thursday that the system set up to protect the community from criminals failed …
Caution advised as youth rifle hunt overlaps with archery season
Montana bowhunters hoping to close out archery season with a successful harvest will be sharing the field with youth rifle hunters on Thursday and Friday.
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights opens investigations in Kalispell, Whitefish and Polson
The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights is investigating discrimination complaints in Kalispell Public Schools, Whitefish School District and …
Sampling shows treatment of forever chemicals at Grandview Wells site working
Testing done at Kalispell’s Grandview Wells site shows that the newly installed treatment systems are effectively filtering forever chemicals.
Longtime Washington officer takes reins of Columbia Falls Police Department
A veteran law enforcement officer from Yakima, Washington is the new Columbia Falls Police Chief. Chad Stephens was recently appointed to the post by the Colum…
Rental highlighted in Tranel attack ad is legal, Whitefish officials say
Democratic congressional hopeful Monica Tranel has attacked rival GOP U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke for illegally operating a vacation rental in Whitefish, but official…
Lack of progress at former Outlaw Inn property leaves eyesore for south Kalispell
Head-high weeds sprout from the cracks in concrete that spread like a spiderweb across the 9-acre property once known as the Outlaw Inn. Shattered windows give…