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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 …
TCG Collective brings Pokemon passion to Evergreen
Nikki Blake remembers the Pikachu toy she had as a child. Day after day, she pressed Pikachu's hand to hear him say “Pika, Pika, Pika!”
Spirits, smashburgers and a vision: Distillery enters new era
Whitefish Handcrafted Spirits entered a new chapter this year, with real estate broker and new owner Justin Meccia at its helm.
Living large in small spaces, this entrepreneur tackles Flathead's housing crisis one tiny home at a time
The day Rochelle Miller lost her husband, her world felt empty.
Wyshtech Airsoft: How a childhood war game fired up an airsoft dream
A group of teenage boys darted through a field on the outskirts of Kalispell, shooting at each other with airsoft guns, when the cops showed up.
Redefining design, Fdes and The Making Place encourage ethical creativity
On any given day, Justin Barry is usually sporting a fully upcycled outfit.
Restoration business promises a clean start for damaged buildings
Glenna and Andy Maras have spent the past decade cleaning up other people’s messes — literally.
Judge denies request to force Lakeside utility board to reconsider major votes on development, wastewater plant
Judge Paul Sullivan has rejected a watchdog group’s request to force Lakeside County Water and Sewer District to release requested public documents and void tw…
As planning effort gets underway in Columbia Falls, key data released
With a joint session of city council and the planning commission last week, the city of Columbia Falls kicked off its effort to craft a new land use plan that …
Mineral County social worker Nancy Smith honored for impactful career
Longtime clinical social worker Nancy Smith received a lifetime achievement award Nov. 1 from the Montana Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers…
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center welcomes new foundation director
Since stepping into her role, Shelby has hit the ground running—building relationships, learning the ins and outs of Foundation operations, and diving headfirs…
Foundation's Grand Wine Tasting raises more than $250K for scholarships
The event raised more than $250,000, providing a full year of college for more than 40 students.
Mother knew about child’s sexual abuse at hands of neighbor, court docs say
A Martin City mother looked the other way as a neighbor sexually abused one of the children under her care, prosecutors say.
Adapting, thriving, and contributing at East Evergreen Elementary School
We know that this preparation cannot wait until students get to the Junior High School. At East Evergreen Elementary School, we begin building these skills the…
Headlines: Guilty plea in high-speed chase, school tax error, and Glacier Park's funding mix
Man pleads guilty to illegal entry following Kalispell high-speed chase, Glacier Conservancy now supports 25% of park budget, and Somers School District seeks …
Pilot in fatal Bob Marshall crash reported icing, engine trouble
The Alabama pilot that crashed into the Bob Marshall Wilderness in October reported experiencing icing and engine trouble before losing altitude, federal inves…