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Kalispell Police investigate death
May 16, 2026 10 a.m.

Kalispell Police investigate death

A man found unresponsive outside a home on Kalispell's west side on Saturday morning died by suicide, authorities say.

Froid mechanic Roberto Orozco-Ramirez walks free after more than 100 days in jail on immigration charges
May 16, 2026 midnight

Froid mechanic Roberto Orozco-Ramirez walks free after more than 100 days in jail on immigration charges

GREAT FALLS – A federal judge in Great Falls ruled to release Froid diesel mechanic Roberto Orozco-Ramirez from jail on Wednesday evening, siding with his lawyers on their argument that his continued detention was unlawful. On Thursday around 10:50 a.m., after more than 100 days behind bars, Orozco-Ramirez walked out of the Cascade County Detention Center and embraced his oldest son.

Kalispell Public Schools board reorganizes, gets budget update
May 16, 2026 midnight

Kalispell Public Schools board reorganizes, gets budget update

The Kalispell Public Schools board of trustees selected new leadership, welcomed a student representative and reviewed the budget following school elections.

Court rules that misconduct allegations against Mineral County sheriff are not Brady material
May 16, 2026 midnight

Court rules that misconduct allegations against Mineral County sheriff are not Brady material

The Mineral County sheriff pinched the bridge of his nose as he silently wept in the county’s courtroom on Wednesday.

May 16, 2026 midnight

Montanans don’t need permission to speak

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, it’s worth remembering what this country actually is: Of the people, by the people, for the people. Not of, by or for Rep. Llew Jones, or the small group of legislators that answer directly to him.

May 16, 2026 midnight

Wildkats see streak snapped, Ronan wins twice at Laverne Combo

The Wildkats were on a little bit of a tear until Miles City came to the plate.

May 16, 2026 midnight

Drones fly into Montana corner-crossing debate

Can a hunter in Montana legally access “corner-locked” public land if they use a ladder to avoid adjoining private property? Is corner-crossing trespassing if a hunter is on horseback? How does the legal calculation change if the hunter uses a helicopter to access public land surrounded by private property?

May 16, 2026 midnight

Glacier bests Bigfork Friday at Sapa-Johnsrud Invitational

Zane Huff drove in two runs and Glacier held off Bigfork on Friday evening at Smith Fields in the Sapa-Johnsrud Invitational.