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Whitefish pursuing grant for railroad overpass on East Second Street
The Whitefish City Council gave Public Works Director Craig Workman the go ahead to apply for a grant to build a $…
Kalispell man accused of drawing handgun in skatepark dustup
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Suspect allegedly took a shot at slowing down neighbor on dirt bike
Aiming to encourage a man riding a dirt bike to slow down earlier this month, a Kalispell man allegedly fired off a couple of rounds from a .44 Magnum revolver in front of him.
Oh baby! Oliver still reigns, Lainey leaps to No. 1 in Montana baby name rankings
Oliver was the most popular boys name for babies born in Montana last year, continuing its reign in the state.
Plan for new Kalispell library branch hits funding snags
Funding worries have temporarily shelved the purchase of land near the Kalispell Center Mall for a future library branch.
Woman phones police, ends up with felony charge
A woman who called the police late last month over an argument with her husband ended up with multiple charges filed against her in Flathead County District Court.
Kalispell planners warn of impending parking crunch
Kalispell officials are warning that on-street parking is in jeopardy thanks to a bill awaiting the governor’s signature that limits off-street parking require…
Fines for aquatic invasive species violations increase under new law
When Tom Millett, a Republican state lawmaker from Marion, was working at a nuclear powerplant on Lake Michigan nearly 30 years ago, he routinely found himself…
Coram meth dealer pleads guilty, faces $10 million fine
A Coram man accused of possessing methamphetamine admitted to a distribution crime Monday, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.
Online cooking show aims to revive indigenous traditions in the kitchen
The beans bring nitrogen into the soil, a key ingredient for plant growth and development. The corn provides a stalk for the beans to climb and the squash acts…
Suspected criminal ringleader was once known as the 'cocaine fairy'
Michael Ray Downing of Hungry Horse, recently arrested and charged in connection with a burglary ring that targeted seasonal homes and local businesses, is no …
Presentation explores Eureka bootlegging and rum-running during prohibition
Based on research for his book, "Bootlegging Adventures in Northwest Montana," many of his tales come from first-hand accounts. It's part of a presentation for the Northwest Montana Westerners.
My Glacier Village holds events for Older American’s Month
The 2025 theme, "Flip the Script on Aging," focuses on transforming how society perceives, discusses, and approaches aging. It encourages individuals and communities to challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptio…
Kalispell to close stadium parking lots early over late-night disturbances
Hoping to curb the horde of rowdy motorists that descend upon Legends Stadium’s parking lots at night, Kalispell City Council on Monday curtailed the lots’ hou…
Feds drop trademark claim against Range Riders
The federal government has dropped its complaint against the Glacier Range Riders baseball team's use of an arrowhead logo that is similar to the National Park…
Kalispell-based nonprofit sees federal funds pulled, then restored
Cassidy Kipp opened an email on March 6 to find out that federal dollars meant to help pay for renovating the Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana…