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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 …
Whitefish Mountain Resort, ski patrol union reach one-year deal
After 18 months of negotiations, Whitefish Mountain Resort executives and the resort's ski patrol union are finalizing a one-year contract for the upcoming sea…
Cayuse Prairie School wants input on general fund levy issue
A community meeting and discussion is scheduled at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at the school located at 897 Lake Blaine Road.
Land to Hand growing in new space at former Columbia Falls school
Gretchen Boyer’s eyes light up.
Mineral County's new transit hub ready to roll
The Mineral County Pioneer Council celebrated the grand opening of its new transit building at 110 Moats Lane in Superior on Thursday, Oct. 23, drawing residen…
Presentation details travels of Pierre-Jean DeSmet
Using sources uncovered in Europe, historian and author Sally Thompson will tell how Pierre-Jean DeSmet came to America in 1821, determined to be a missionary.
Libby child abuser sentenced to state prison
A Libby man who admitted to beating and causing serious injuries to his infant son last year was sentenced in October to serve time in the Montana State Prison.
Polson grad and aspiring astrophysicist earns scholarship
Aspen McKee, a graduate of Polson High School class of 2023 recently earned the Montana Learning Center Awards Founders’ Scholarship.
Proposed ordinance change would let Kalispell revoke conditional use permits
The public on Wednesday can weigh in on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment that would give Kalispell City Council the power to revoke conditional use permit…
Gianforte names 58 veterans to receive governor's commendations
After serving breakfast to veterans and their families at American Legion Post No. 14 in Bozeman on Veterans Day, Gov. Greg Gianforte released the names of the recipients of the 2025 Montana Governor’s Veteran Comm…
Lakeside zoning change discussion heads to work session
Existing district zoning regulations have befuddled planners and developers alike for more than a decade, according to county Planning and Zoning Director Erik…
Kalispell Council backs plan to build larger city garage to meet growing demand
Kalispell City Council on Monday appeared in favor of moving forward with plans to build a larger garage for the city's burgeoning fleet of vehicles and other …
Food banks receive emergency response grants from Whitefish Community Foundation
Whitefish Community Foundation recently awarded $145,000 in Emergency Response Grants to food-access organizations throughout the Flathead Valley and Northwest Montana to help meet mounting demand for their service…
Federal investigators blame pilot for fiery Kalispell plane crash
Federal investigators determined that an unstable landing approach caused the fiery plane crash at Kalispell City Airport in August.
Columbia Falls High School earns the top spot at Whitefish speech and debate tournament
The Columbia Falls High School speech and debate team had a repeat win at a Saturday tournament hosted by Whitefish High School.
PHOTOS: Veterans Day ceremony at Bigfork High School
Photos from the Veterans Day assembly at Bigfork High School on Tuesday, Nov. 11.