U.S. Attorney: Billings, Helena, Great Falls top cities for fentanyl

Billings, Helena and Great Falls are top hotspots for drug trafficking of fentanyl, while Missoula falls in second, U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana Jesse Laslovich said Monday at a public forum.

Anger grows over property appraisals, but officials say tax bills will likely be lower

Richard Hopkins was one of more than 100 residents to pack a hotel convention center here on Monday to voice frustration over property appraisal notices from the Department of Revenue.

Legals for July, 11 2023

Cooler hiring in June could help the Fed achieve an elusive 'soft landing' for US economy

The pace of hiring by businesses and government agencies in June — 209,000 added jobs — was the smallest monthly gain in 2 1/2 years.

Riders complete sweep of Mustangs Saturday

BILLINGS — Gabe Howell homered for the third straight game and drove in five runs, and the Glacier Range Riders completed a three-game sweep of Billings with a 13-2 in Saturday at Dehler Park.

Community briefs: Rain garden walking tour in Kalispell

Rain garden walking tour in Kalispell

Gordon Floyd "Duff" Gerrish, 92

Gordon Floyd "Duff" Gerrish

Donna Mae Bruner, 85

Donna Mae Bruner

Kalispell officials call on residents to conserve water

City officials in Kalispell announced Thursday that the high demand for water has triggered Stage 1 water restrictions and called for residents to voluntarily reduce water consumption until at least August.

Accused killer out free after white supremacist helps post bail

The 19-year-old accused of beating a homeless man to death in Kalispell last month is free from the county jail after a known white supremacist with deep ties to Flathead Valley put up property to help cover his $500,000 bail.

Raptor pitchers hold Range Riders for win

A day after shutting down the Ogden Raptors 2-1, the Glacier Range Riders saw their offense stymied in a 3-1 Pioneer League loss Wednesday at Glacier Bank Park.

Legals for July, 6 2023

Legals for July, 6 2023

Comedy in the Woods presents international comedian Rich Hall

Comedian Rich Hall will make his first Polebridge appearance during Comedy in the Woods at Home Ranch Bottoms Friday, Aug. 11.

Council approves developments, sewer regs

Kalispell City Council approved several development projects and voted to implement a series of industrial sewer regulations at its Monday meeting.

Museum offers walk into Kalispell's past

The Northwest Montana History Museum is breathing new life into the history of Kalispell and its surrounding areas through a guided downtown walking tour.

Kalispell City Council to host budget public hearing, vote on housing, sewer regs

Kalispell City Council will vote at its Monday meeting on housing and commercial development projects as well as move toward adopting industrial sewer regulations and hold a public hearing on the proposed municipal budget.

Patriot Front trials set for July in Coeur d'Alene

More than a year after their arrest for allegedly planning to violently disrupt a Pride celebration in Coeur d’Alene City Park, six members of white nationalist hate group Patriot Front are expected to stand trial.

Advocates ask commissioners to denounce violence against homeless

Four days after a homeless man was allegedly murdered in Kalispell, advocates for the homeless and community members appealed to the Flathead County commissioners on Thursday seeking condemnation of reported acts of violence against homeless people.

Harmful rhetoric about homelessness must stop

Scott Bryan’s life mattered, and the allegations of his heinous killing deserve a forceful response.