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Construction of new Flathead County jail celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony
Nearly 20 people involved with the project posed for the photo-op, including the three county commissioners, Sheri…
Man accused of shooting at ex brought up on felony charge
A man accused of shooting at his ex-girlfriend while she retrieved her belongings from his truck in Kalispell last month is facing a felony charge in Flathead …
Housing affordability remains a top economic concern for Flathead Valley
Montana has become a top five state in job creation over the past year yet is ranked low when it comes to wage growth, according to Jeff Michael, director of t…
Biologists look to find out what ails South Fork elk herd
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks hopes to collar 16 elk in the Bob Marshall Wilderness this month as part of a study to better determine why the population has…
Filing deadline approaches to appear on ballots as a school board trustee candidate
School elections are coming in May and people interested in serving on a school board have until March 27 to file paperwork to appear on the ballot.
Passion for wellness, Logan fitness director retires
Brad Roy has retired after 30 years serving as the executive director of Logan Health Medical Fitness Center.
Congressional App Challenge winners announced, apps to be on display in US Capitol Building
Code Girls United members Emma Anderson and Makayla Davenport of Kalispell have been named winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Montana’s western district by U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke.
High school students qualify for international business and leadership competition
Budding entrepreneurs and business leaders from Flathead, Glacier and Whitefish high schools qualified to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference April 25-30 in Orlando, Florida.
Canyon’s ‘water man’ recognized for service
As the water system operator for three Canyon communities, Ben Shafer is used to his phone ringing. He’ll often get 20 calls a day, from people inquiring about…
Whitefish firefighters return from aiding in Los Angeles wildfires
Four Whitefish firefighters have returned home safely after assisting with widespread wildfires in Los Angeles.
University of Montana researchers delve into the science of love
MISSOULA – As love is celebrated this week on Valentine’s Day, researchers at the University of Montana are exploring the age-old question of what creates roma…
Suspect allegedly punched, spat gum at officers in Kalispell
Prosecutors have filed felony charges against a woman who allegedly punched and spat at Kalispell Police officers while they handcuffed her inside a discount s…
House committee takes testimony on bill that would ban certain vaccines in Montana
Legislation that would ban mRNA vaccinations statewide — including the Covid-19 vaccine — drew equal parts support and opposition during a House Judiciary Comm…
Protesters in Kalispell rally against Trump's government shakeup
About a hundred people gathered in downtown Kalispell on Monday to protest the Trump administration and billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to reshape the federal …
Headlines: Flathed River rules, mill levy debate and legislative showdowns
Forest Service plan for Flathead River management gets mixed reactions, Kalispell officials blast Legislature for potentially sunsetting mill levies, and Flath…
Whitefish student is a positive force among her peers
When Zoey Marzo sees a need she acts. The Whitefish High School senior can make things happen.