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Whitefish preliminary budget shows tax increase for property owners
Costs for capital improvement projects and personnel are behind an increase in Whitefish’s proposed city budget.
Man earns suspended sentence for alleged 2024 attack in Woodland Park
A man accused of strangling another man in Woodland Park last year later earned a suspended sentence in Flathead County District Court.
Suspect in sexual assault case back in Flathead County jail
Prosecutors charged Justina Fey Calftail with felony counts of sexual assault and attempted sexual assault following his June 2024 arrest in the public park.
City manager finalist says he’s ready to take on Kalispell's growth
Jarod Nygren, the finalist for Kalispell’s city manager position, said he is ready to tackle the municipality's growing pains, an issue he’s gotten familiar wi…
Shooting suspect gets stuck on fire hydrant trying to outrun Kalispell Police
Anthony Velez, 39, faces felony counts of criminal endangerment and aggravated fleeing from or eluding a peace officer as well as a misdemeanor charge of drivi…
Historic rain floods areas of Lincoln County, washes out multiple bridges
Widespread flooding in Lincoln County washed out bridges and swamped some roadways and neighborhoods around Libby on Thursday, prompting officials to issue eme…
Group sues after new national park pass allegedly drops image of Glacier for Trump's likeness
WASHINGTON — A public lands advocacy group sued the Trump administration in federal court Wednesday over the inclusion of President Donald Trump’s face on the …
Whitefish Legacy Partners to convert former bike retreat into education center
The nonprofit that oversees the Whitefish Trail system has purchased the former Whitefish Bike Retreat property.
Woman accused of firing handgun during argument gets deferred prosecution agreement
A woman charged for allegedly firing a handgun in a Kalispell home after an argument with her boyfriend in 2024 subsequently saw her felony case end in a deferred prosecution agreement.
Change to allow indoor marijuana cultivation in county business zones gets mixed review
The cultivation, manufacturing and dispensing of marijuana is permitted in zones that allow for agriculture and produce stands.
Kalispell seeks candidates for open Ward 3 seat on City Council
The seat opens up in January when Ryan Hunter assumes the position of mayor.
Kalispell guitar shop owner accused of distributing child porn
A Kalispell business owner is facing multiple felonies in Flathead County District Court for allegedly uploading and disseminating child pornography.
Planning commission backs North Kalispell condo project
The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday backed a proposal to build condominiums in North Kalispell.
Glacier National Park hits brakes on vehicle reservation system
For the first time in years, summer visitors in 2026 will be able to drive personal vehicles into the Glacier National Park at any time of day without a reserv…
Flathead County libraries host art exhibits
The Flathead County Library this winter is hosting three new art exhibits on display at the Kalispell, Bigfork, and Columbia Falls libraries.
Expansive prescribed fire research project brings Montana scientists together
When Montana State University professors Rob Walker and Joe Shaw conceived the idea for the SMART FIRES project in 2020, they immediately knew where to turn.