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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 …
Nygren sole finalist for Kalispell city manager job
Jarod Nygren is the sole finalist for Kalispell’s city manager position after several other candidates declined to move forward in the hiring process.
Arctic front to deliver blast of snow Thanksgiving night
The busiest travel weekend of the year could be treacherous as a major Arctic intrusion bears down on Northwest Montana beginning Thanksgiving night.
National Parks to raise fees for millions of international tourists
The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year an extra $100 to ent…
Boys and Girls Club members design wrapping paper for Inter Lake readers
The Daily Inter Lake’s “Wrap Local, Give Local” offers readers nine wrapping paper designs created by members of the Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country.
Roundup for Safety supports West Glacier Elementary
Among the recipients, teacher-led West Glacier Elementary School was awarded $6,000 to enhance campus safety through a comprehensive upgrade of doors and locks.
FVCC Marketing Department earns praise while President Karas named Pacesetter of the Year
Flathead Valley Community College’s Marketing Communications Department earned seven awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations Distri…
Hunting season down to final week
The general deer and elk hunting season is down to the final week.
Trapped in a car wreck, Woods Bay woman credits teens with saving her life
Driving home from a quilting event in Bigfork in September of last year, Carol Martin remembered that the sky was clear, the sun was shining, and she had a hea…
Skylight replaced at Flathead High School
Things look brighter — and drier — in the Flathead High School library with the recent installation of a new skylight.
Flathead County moves to create new Elections Department
Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday made the first step in transitioning the county to an independent Elections Department by approving a new elections ad…
State Christmas tree harvested near Seeley Lake
Most years, the tallest Christmas tree harvested in Montana, as far as the Daily Montanan is aware, takes up residence under the Capitol rotunda in Helena for …
Woman caught in home brought up on burglary charge
Carrie Joanne Anderson, 50, is expected to appear before Judge Amy Eddy on Dec. 11 for her arraignment on the felony count.
Dr. Clint Seger named Billings Clinic – Logan Health CEO
Dr. Clint Seger will become CEO of Billings Clinic – Logan Health next year, hospital officials said Monday, while Kevin Abel will return as president of Logan…
Speech and debate judges sought for regional tourney
More than 500 volunteer speech and debate judges are needed Western Regional Tournament on Dec. 5 and 6 in Kalispell.
Silviculturist plants seeds of hope for threatened species
The whitebark pine is a testament to strength.