Sheriff: Suspect in chase tried to run down deputy

Authorities are holding a Kalispell man on multiple pending charges, including attempted homicide, after he allegedly fled officers in a stolen vehicle on Monday, attempted to run down a deputy and tried to choke a K9.

New Horizons Band offers seniors a chance to feel the music

“Music is our common goal and music is therapeutic, emotionally and mentally. Band friends stick together for a lifetime — it’s just a special bond, people playing music together. That happens in our group, and I'm very proud of the welcoming nature of our people,” said director Eileen Alexander.

Florence Kirkland Wells, 82

Florence Eleanor Kirkland Wells, 82 of Kalispell, passed away at Brendan House on Oct. 24, 2023, after COVID ended her battle with lung cancer.

Kalispell Public Schools moves ahead with charter applications

Kalispell Public Schools trustees approved the submission of applications that would allow the district to create public charter schools Oct. 24, after about two-and-a-half hours of deliberation and presentations.

FHS students inducted into National Honor Society

Thirty students were inducted into the Flathead High School National Honor Society.

Beth Ann Repke, 65

On Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, Beth Ann Repke, 65, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family whom she cared for and loved with all her heart.

Amazon posts strong revenue and profits, says it's in 'best position' it's ever been before holidays

For the three months that ended on Sept. 30, the company said it earned $143.1 billion in revenue, a 13% increase compared to the same period last year. Amazon made $9.9 billion in profits, topping analysts' expectations and sending its stocks higher in after-hours trading.

Wolfpack spikers nail down top seed in West

MISSOULA — Leila Major and Ella Farrell had 10 kills each, and Glacier nailed down the top seed for Western AA volleyball divisionals by beating Missoula Sentinel in four sets Saturday.

Griz get two pick-6 TDs, shut out Bears 40-0

Jaxon Lee took one interception 48 yards for one pick-6 and Braxton Hill took another 34 yards to the paint in No. 5 Montana’s 40-0 shellacking of the Bears at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

Suspect in C-Falls shooting allegedly targeted ex-girlfriend

Prosecutors filed one count of assault with a weapon against Matthew Clark Burns following the alleged Oct. 25 shooting.

Duskie Dwelle, 74

Dayton- Duskie Evelyn Dwelle, 74, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Kalispell, Montana.

Montana GOP, Republican National Committee seek to intervene in voter registration suit

The Montana Republican Party and the Republican National Committee have asked to intervene in a federal lawsuit filed earlier this month that seeks to block a law passed by the Republican-led legislature this year surrounding additional voting requirements.

Cat-Dog II set for Friday

Bigfork on road, Eureka at home as football playoffs begin

When Whitefish pinned a 20-14 overtime loss on Columbia Falls on Sept. 15, it marked the first game that first-year Bulldogs’ coach Brett Bollweg went all-in with Carson Gulick at quarterback.

Wildkats, Bulldogs’ third battle is for title

For the first time since 2006, there will be a Class A girls champion from the Northern conference crowned this Saturday at Smith Fields.

Manhunt continues for suspect in Maine mass shooting

At least 16 people were killed Wednesday in shootings in Lewiston, Maine, and the death toll is expected to rise, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.

Bigfork library project reaches milestone with groundbreaking ceremony

The long-running effort to give the Bigfork branch of ImagineIF Libraries a new building culminated Wednesday with a ceremony celebrating the start of construction on the Bethany Lutheran Ark Building.

Fuel Fitness shooter’s attorneys review jury pool data in quest for new trial

Attorneys for Fuel Fitness shooter Jonathan Douglas Shaw received more time Wednesday to study data on the available jury pool for his July murder trial in an effort to see his convictions on deliberate and attempted deliberate homicide charges reversed.

Suspect in mischief, theft cases picks up bail jumping charge

Asher Alan McAlpine-Dixon of Kalispell was expected to appear before Judge Dan Wilson on Oct. 17 for a scheduled pretrial conference in his theft case, but never showed up, court records indicated.

Bewitching activities abound for Halloween

There are many activities planned around the Flathead Valley to celebrate Halloween beginning this weekend. Here’s a rundown of events for ghouls and goblins of any age.

1st major storm of the season drops up to a foot of snow in Montana

The first major snowstorm of the season dropped up to a foot of snow in the Helena, Montana, area by Wednesday morning, canceling some school bus routes on the western side of the city as snow continued to fall throughout the morning.