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Convicted rapist sentenced to 40 years in Montana State Prison
A man whose rape of a teenager came to light when someone working on his laptop found video evidence of the crime …
Wreaths Across America holds ceremony at Montana Veterans' Home Saturday
The ceremony will start inside the Montana Veterans’ Home, where ceremonial wreaths will be placed, recognizing all branches of the military and POW/MIAs.
Evergreen Fire Rescue plans luminaria display
Each bag has the ability for customization on the exterior to make each individual bag unique from the other and is a special way to pay tribute and remembrance to a departed loved one during this holiday season.
Flathead County high schools secure top spots at Western Regional Speech and Debate Tournament
Glacier High School and Flathead High schools secured the top two placements in Class AA at the Western Regional Speech and Debate tournament in Kalispell.
Community pitches in to aid Libby family affected by mercury spill
A Libby family affected by mercury exposure earlier this year is getting a helping hand from members of the community.
Bikers Against Bullies hosts inaugural Biker Ball fundraiser
Nonprofit Bikers Against Bullies is hosting a fundraiser in Evergreen on Saturday in support of community charitable organizations, including the Evergreen and Columbia Falls Boys and Girls Club.
Residents invited to meet Kalispell city manager finalist
Community members will get a chance Wednesday evening to vet Jarod Nygren, the sole finalist for Kalispell’s open city manager position.
Flathead County Planning Board considers proposals for residential development
Four applications will be heard by the board, which meets at 6 p.m. in the second floor conference room of the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W., Kalispell.
Kalispell Council moves forward on policy to guide naming parks, public facilities
StoryKalispell City Council on Monday favored adopting a name change policy for city parks and other public facilities.
Rare December flood watch issued for Northwest Montana
A flood watch was issued Monday for Flathead, Lake and Lincoln counties as potentially record rainfall drenches the Pacific Northwest.
Proposed condo buildings in North Kalispell up for public hearing
The public can weigh in on a developer’s request to build two condominium buildings in North Kalispell on Tuesday.
Kalispell Police hand off motorist involved in car crash to US Border Patrol
Kalispell Police officers turned a Spanish-speaking motorist involved in a crash over to U.S. Border Patrol on Monday after they were unable to identify the in…
Headlines: Mercury exposure in Libby, CFalls restricts e-bikes, and workforce housing in Kalispell
Mercury exposure in Libby, Columbia Falls restricts e-bikes, car crashes into Bunker’s in Polson and new workforce housing complex to be built along Parkline T…
Kalispell Council to consider adopting policy for naming parks, public facilities
Kalispell City Council will weigh adopting a naming policy for city parks and other facilities on Monday.
University of Montana game design student finds winning strategies
Brittany Westlund, a third-year graduate student living in Kalispell, is enrolled in the University of Montana's new Master of Fine Arts in Game Design and Int…
Kalispell company targets efficiency in creating government agency software
The company was recently awarded a contract by the state of Oklahoma to modernize its state licensing systems — it's the fourth state the company has worked wi…