Mountain Climber bus system to reintroduce fares

The Mountain Climber, Flathead County’s public bus system, will reintroduce $1 fares for rides after more than three years of delivering free transportation.

Health clinic in Montana Superfund town faces penalties for false asbestos claims

MISSOULA (AP) — A health clinic in a Montana town plagued by deadly asbestos contamination faces millions of dollars in penalties — and potential bankruptcy — after a jury found it submitted more than 300 false asbestos claims to the U.S. government, making patients eligible for Medicare and other benefits they shouldn't have received.

Legals for June, 30 2023

Entries being accepted for fair competitions

The 2023 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo is now accepting online entries for 4-H/FFA and open class competitions.

Parking dispute leads to felony charge

A man who allegedly flashed a handgun during a parking dispute at a North Kalispell shopping plaza earlier this month faces one count of assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court.

Man accused of threatening children with gun in Woodland Park

A 28-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly threatening a group of kids in Woodland Park with a handgun earlier this month.

One dead in two-vehicle crash south of Polson

A two-car crash on June 19 at about 5 p.m. resulted in the death of one of the drivers. The vehicles collided at mile marker 58, which is near the intersection of U.S. 93 and Ridgewater Drive, south of Polson.

Zinke wants water released from Hungry Horse Reservoir to fill Flathead Lake

Flathead Lake’s low water level this summer has drawn the attention of Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke, who called the situation an “oncoming crisis.”

Michigan murder suspect arrested near Libby

A Michigan man wanted for a 2011 homicide was behind bars Wednesday in the the Lincoln County Detention Center.

Montana income tax rebate checks go out in July

Montana income taxpayers may notice extra money in their bank accounts or a rebate check in the mail in July.

Jury says Libby health clinic submitted 337 false asbestos claims

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A federal jury ruled Wednesday that a health clinic in a Montana town where hundreds of people have died from asbestos exposure submitted 337 false asbestos claims that made patients eligible for Medicare and other benefits they shouldn't have received.

Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions, says race cannot be a factor

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.

Capt. Jordan Venezio named Kalispell Police chief

City officials have tapped Capt. Jordan Venezio to take the reins of the Kalispell Police Department.

Slate of speakers to present at the Wachholz through 2024

A former CIA director, mountaineer, NASA engineer, professor, best-selling author, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist, celebrated actors and underwater photographers are slated to present at the Wachholz College Center in Kalispell.

The Conrads at Play — historical athletic fashion on display at the mansion

A historical clothing exhibit, titled “Conrads at Play: Dress for Sports and Recreation” is on display at the Conrad Mansion.

Libby’s Johnston qualifies for US Amateur Championship

Three golfers at the 36-hole qualifier held Tuesday at Old Works Golf Course played well enough to make the 123rd U.S. Amateur Championship in August. What Libby’s Ryggs Johnston did went a little bit beyond that.

Legals for June, 29 2023

BNSF accuses Libby health clinic of submitting false asbestos claims

A major U.S. railroad found liable for spreading hazardous asbestos that killed hundreds of people in a Montana town is trying to convince a federal jury that a local clinic submitted hundreds of asbestos claims for people who weren't sick, earning them lifetime government benefits and bilking taxpayer funds.

Multi-family development gets green light in Whitefish

A large development that would provide 146 rental apartments, including some deed-restricted as affordable, was recently approved by the Whitefish City Council in a unanimous vote.

Scouts present Tom Sliter Community Partnership Awards

Funds raised help support various programs to advance scouting skills and leadership growth for just under 300 scouts and adult scout leaders in Northwest Montana.