Man arrested for attacking deputies at Kalispell fast food joint enters guilty plea

Prosecutors initially charged David Michael Miller, 37, with felony criminal mischief and misdemeanor resisting arrest following his June 30 arrest outside of a U.S. 2 fast food restaurant in Kalispell.

Spend a Night at the Movies with free community band concert

Join the Flathead Valley Community Band for A Night at the Movies March 20.

With candidates filed for Legislature, Democrats hope to edge into GOP supermajority

Beleaguered Montana Democrats are hoping this year’s legislative election cycle, the first conducted with new state House and Senate maps drawn following the 2020 census, might give them a chance to edge into the historic Republican supermajority that shaped the politics of the 2023 Montana Legislature.

Documenting the frontlines — Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist to present at the Wachholz

Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario will present her experiences and insights from reporting on the frontlines of conflicts, humanitarian crises and women’s issues March 20 at the Wachholz College Center.

Helena Flats principal selected for Ruder Elementary position

Helena Flats School Principal Allison Hawes will be the new principal of Ruder Elementary School in Columbia Falls.

USS Montana submarine crew visits Veterans Home

Crew members of the nuclear submarine USS Montana paid a visit to the Flathead on Tuesday, including a stop at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.

Brodehl has Democrat challenger for Flathead commission seat

Flathead County commissioner Republican Randy Brodehl will face challenger Democrat Jim Lockwood in this fall’s election.

FVCC hosts UM speaker author Peter Hessler

Flathead Valley Community College will host the University of Montana’s Mansfield Dialogues speaker Peter Hessler on campus on Thursday, April 4.

Whitefish Community Foundation awards funds for pantry at C-Falls High

Since 2018, Land to Hand has operated a small pantry at the high school, serving 50 to 60 students per week with basic needs.

More than 300 candidates file to run for Montana Legislature seats in 2024

Republicans will be on the ballot for every legislative seat in Montana this November, while Democrats were able to recruit more candidates this year than they could to run in 2022 as they hope to gain back some power after two years of a GOP supermajority.

Candidates set for Montana's statewide races

A look at who’s filed for federal and statewide offices in Montana.

GOP primary for western U.S. House district will feature a Todd, Zinke rematch

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke will face a familiar opponent in the Republican primary for Montana’s western congressional district: retired pastor Mary Todd.

Nate Chute Foundation hosts discussion on mountain town mental health

The Nate Chute Foundation will host “Paradise Paradox,” a film screening event, marking the beginning of the 25th annual Nate Chute Banked Slalom and Boardercross weekend. Scheduled for Thursday, March 14, at 6 p.m. at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center, this event aims to support, educate, and empower communities in advocating mental wellness and reducing suicide.

Father accused of driving drunk with children to meet with probation officer

Prosecutors brought Jacob King, 31, up on a felony criminal child endangerment charge after he allegedly provided a breath alcohol content of .238 at the Adult Probation Office in Kalispell on March 8.

Law roundup: Police may have been target of swatting attempt

The Kalispell Police Department SWAT team reportedly responded to what appeared to be a “swatting” incident after receiving a call March 9 on an admin line (no number) from a man, who refused to give his name and sounded in distress. The man allegedly said he had an AR-15 and was going to kill his family and police before hanging up.

Bigfork artist opens exhibit at Wachholz gallery

The Wachholz College Center’s Wanda Hollensteiner Art Gallery on the campus of Flathead Valley Community College welcomes Montana artist Rand Robbin.

Legals for March, 13 2024

Kalispell meeting to discuss water issues

Flathead residents are invited tonight to a discussion regarding water issues and rights with the state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.

Evergreen man accused of breaking into home, attacking resident

An Evergreen man already facing multiple felony cases in Flathead County District Court is accused of breaking down the door of a Shady Lane home earlier this month and attacking the people inside.

Suspect in 2004 stabbing held in county jail

An Oklahoma woman wanted for allegedly stabbing a man near the Blankenship Bridge in the summer of 2004 is being held in the Flathead County Detention Center with bail set at $25,000.