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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 …
Glacier Airport launches visitor pass program allowing non-ticketed guests beyond security
A new visitor pass program is available for people without airline tickets who want to meet their loved ones at the Glacier Park International Airport terminal…
Night of Lights is now in its 40th year, parade Friday
The annual Night of Lights Parade and celebration is Friday night in Columbia Falls. Sponsored by the Lions Club, this year’s theme is “Super Hero Christmas,” …
Executive director departs Samaritan House in board decision
Chris Krager is no longer serving as executive director of the Samaritan House in Kalispell, according to a statement from the homeless shelter’s board chair N…
Fresh snow blankets Big Mountain slopes for opening day
Skiers and snowboarders, the wait is nearly over. Whitefish Mountain Resort’s opening day is tomorrow, Dec. 4,
High school startups create selection of gifts for downtown Kalispell Holiday Stroll
Glacier High School students have built their own businesses on a foundation of the basics, producing products that will be available for sale during the downt…
Judge dismisses felony assault case against Bigfork man
A Bigfork man accused of attacking another man with a metal pipe in 2024 later saw the case against him dismissed.
Three Libby families affected by exposure to mercury
Archer said a child has suffered serious health effects and is being treated for it. She also said officials are not seeing widespread contamination.
Whitefish City Council hears concerns about lakeshore protection regs
The Whitefish City Council heard several concerns ranging from lake protections to the growth policy at its regular meeting last week.
Law would restrict e-bikes, e-motorcycles in Columbia Falls
The City of Columbia Falls is looking to place some significant restrictions on electric motorcycles, bicycles and other motorized use on its bike paths and sidewalks after a teen collided with a car earlier this …
FVCC Art Department holds exhibition and sale
Come shop unique, handmade items created by FVCC art students that include ceramics, photography, drawing, painting, jewelry and graphic design.
Kalispell Council adopts new rules for revoking conditional use permits
Kalispell City Council amended its zoning code Monday to outline the city's ability to revoke conditional use permits.
Montana records first 2025-25 flu season death
Montana recorded its first influenza death of the 2025-26 influenza season on Monday, Missoula Public Health and state Department of Public Health and Human Se…
Improved budget figures enables 2% wage increase for Flathead County employees
The wage increase was months in the making as some county officials advocated for higher salaries for staff.
Marion man allegedly sent lewd photos to underage girls
Prosecutors charged Jeffrey Allen Miller with two counts of felony indecent exposure in Flathead County District Court for the text messages, which allegedly were sent in August and October 2024.
Burst water line closes Edgerton Elementary School in Kalispell
Edgerton Elementary was closed Monday due to a burst main water line connected to the school’s boiler heating system.