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In Montana, conservative groups see chance to kill Medicaid expansion
Conservative groups are working to undermine support for Montana’s Medicaid expansion in hopes the state will aban…
Veterans retreat expands near Thompson Falls
Close to 100 people gathered recently on a peaceful mountain retreat in Thompson Falls to celebrate the acquisition of a new 60-acre facility for a veterans gr…
Suspect in weekend chase brought up on criminal endangerment charge
Derek Bruce Bigman of Kalispell is expected to appear before Judge Amy Eddy in Flathead County District Court on July 11 for his arraignment.
Beach Boys surfin’ into headline Northwest Montana Fair concert
The fair concerts kick off Aug. 13 with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends The Beach Boys.
Sheriff says missing boater drowned in Flathead Lake
Search and rescue teams from Lake, Flathead and Missoula counties, as well as Kootenai County, Idaho, on Monday continued scouring Flathead Lake for the body o…
Fire Grants and Safety Act passes Senate
Both of Montana’s senators in June voted for legislation that reauthorizes funding for local fire departments and programs, a step toward supporting first resp…
Montana GOP, Busse file campaign finance complaints
The Montana GOP said the Democratic candidate for governor is illegally spending money on his wife’s communications company — but Democrat Ryan Busse, challenging the Republican incumbent, alleges Gov. Greg Gianfor…
Bigfork library temporarily closes for move to new building
The Bigfork branch of Flathead County Library will be closed for a month while staff move into their new Bridge Street building.
Kalispell man facing felony charges after pursuit
A motorist fleeing law enforcement on Saturday night crashed into a parked pickup truck on Kelly Road near Kalispell after Flathead County Sheriff's Office dep…
Powerful rain drenches parts of Flathead Valley
A drenching rain Sunday afternoon caused some localized ponding across the Flathead Valley.
Kalispell author hopes to inspire perseverance through her stories
Author Lorrie Grosfield and Hallie, the turtle, the main character in her new children’s book, have something in common — both are devoted mothers.
Whitefish Council looks at hangar for airport
Public comments on the proposal were split during the community development board meeting. Some thought the hangar would be an attribute for the airport while …
Under pressure on plane safety, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7 billion
Boeing has announced plans to acquire key supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion. It says the move will improve plane quality and safety. Boeing previous…
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a weekend full of events
The Flathead Valley and beyond will be busy with events for the weekend leading up to and through the Fourth of July holiday.
Searchers find missing kayaker's body in Kootenai River
The search for a woman missing in the Kootenai River near Libby came to a sad ending Sunday morning.
Montana lawmakers offer mixed responses to Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools
Montana’s Republican congressional delegation hesitated last week to follow Louisiana in requiring public schools to affix the Ten Commandments in classrooms e…