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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Lawmakers approve bill restricting display of some flags on public property
A law prohibiting the display of certain flags and banners on government property passed the Montana Legislature on Tuesday.
Bigfork church performs Easter Cantata
Bigfork Community United Methodist Church's choir, along with members of the community and other local churches, will be sharing “Footprints in the Sand,” an Easter Cantata,
Welfare check leads to barricade situation in U.S. 2 hotel
A man who allegedly barricaded himself inside a hotel room earlier this month while suffering an apparent mental health crisis is now facing multiple charges i…
Walk to End Parkinson’s comes to Kalispell on May 10
The Flathead Valley Parkinson’s Support Group will host a Walk to End Parkinson’s Disease at Kalispell’s Lawrence Park on May 10 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Suspected drunk driver brought up on criminal child endangerment charge
A 26-year-old man is facing multiple charges after Montana Highway Patrol troopers caught him allegedly drinking and driving with a young child in the vehicle earlier this month.
Kalispell City Council votes to amend nuisance ordinances
Kalispell City Council on Monday voted to expand and streamline two city ordinances addressing junk vehicles and community decay on private property.
Gianforte presses Legislature to pass property tax relief bills during Kalispell visit
Despite an ongoing legislative stalemate, Gov. Greg Gianforte stuck firmly to his vision for fiscal relief at a press conference in Kalispell on Wednesday.
Students strike a chord at the 2025 District Music Festival
Northwest Montana’s students showcased their musical talent at the two-day District Music Festival hosted by Flathead and Glacier high schools.
Arbor Day celebrations set for Friday
The theme “Plant a Cool Future” will guide the day’s activities, including environmental education booths, park beautification, tree planting and an Arbor Day …
Man who swung at cops in Kalispell gets prison time
Flathead County District Judge Dan Wilson handed down a six-year sentence with three years suspended to Matthew Timothy Kuehnel, 31, on July 18, 2024. Wilson a…
Prosecutors: Motorist involved in U.S. 93 wreck was ‘high on medication’
Prosecutors filed a criminal endangerment charge against Richard Frederick Rowe, 40, on April 7. Booked into the county jail on April 9, Rowe is being held wit…
Flathead restorative youth justice program gains national spotlight
The program is designed to keep students who commit first-time misdemeanors out of youth court by putting them through an accountability-focused program that i…
Dog seized in animal cruelty case gives birth in Flathead County shelter
One of the dogs removed from allegedly unsanitary conditions last month has given birth to puppies, adding to the capacity crunch at the already overwhelmed Fl…
Earth Day enthusiasts gather at annual event
Flathead Valley residents got an early start celebrating Earth Day, which is officially April 22, with the all-day exposition featuring clean energy showcases,…
Rate increase for garbage collection on Whitefish Council agenda
Garbage rates in Whitefish are set to increase by about 18%.