Flathead Sheriff

Flathead Sheriff's Office was called Wednesday night to U.S. 93 near Lakeside, where a 19-year-old man called for help from 12 feet up a tree. He was fearful that people were after him and had a sense of foreboding. Somers fire department was asked to bring a ladder truck and Lakeside Quick Response Unit was notified. The man climbed down after his father arrived and they were referred to help.

Kalispell Police

Two men who were seen exposing themselves to patrons at a bar on U.S. 93 South were advised to leave the premises by members of the Kalispell Police Department late Sunday night.

Here's a good idea if you plan to drink and dash at a bar:

Don't leave your identification behind at the table. The Finish Line bar might be happy to return it to its owner for payment of the $22.25 tab he left without paying.

Kalispell police

are looking for the driver of a truck that smashed through the front window of Ole's Country Store on U.S. 93 and then went east on West Reserve Drive just before midnight Saturday.

Two people injured

Two people were injured after they hit a deer on a motorcycle at the Beaver Lake turnoff on U.S. 93. ALERT helicopter took them to the hospital.

Empty coal train derails near Olney

45-car derailment leaves U.S. 93 shut down for hours

A massive train derailment left a highway shut down and dozens of cars off the tracks in spectacular fashion Saturday afternoon.

Winter visitor

An influx of snowy owls has been documented in the Polson area recently, but this photo shows that the rare species is visiting the north end of Flathead Lake as well. Photographer Richard Cordell took this picture of an owl on a farm off of Farm Road in the Lower Valley. Cordell said it is one of several owls in the vicinity. Flathead Audubon Society is taking a free birding trip around the Lower Valley Saturday to search for snowy owls, raptors, wintering waterfowl and other winter birds. To participate, meet at 8 a.m. at the Park ‘n’ Ride at the intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 82 near Somers. Bring binoculars or a scope.

Road job affects West Reserve Drive traffic

Work continues on a project to build Reserve Drive South.

Salomon in HD93

We support Dan Salomon for House District 93. Although we know and have respect for his opponent, we sincerely believe Dan will produce more positive results for our district.

Horsemanship and Cow Working Clinic with Dave Gamble

Dave Gamble, upper right, and students gather cattle for a cow working lesson on Friday, April 19, at the Standing Heart Ranch in Whitefish. Gamble as been teaching horsemanship and cow working for 15 years. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday Gamble will be leading a workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants pay $375 to attend. Spectators are also welcome to watch for $15. The ranch is located at 1000 Kuhn's Road south of Whitefish. To get there take 93 north to KM Ranch Road. Left on Spring Prairie. Right on Kuhn's and then the ranch will be on the left. For more information contact Gamble at 406-220-2534. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)

Sled dog race needs volunteers

The Flathead Classic Sled Dog Race needs volunteers. The race is scheduled Feb. 28 to March 1 in Olney, 18 miles west of Whitefish off U.S. 93.

LETTER: Traffic patterns and the big rigs

The new rail park sounds great for the downtown area. But there will be a big increase in traffic on Seventh Avenue East North and Whitefish Stage Road. I hope the planners have considered the increased big rig traffic on Seventh Avenue East North as the intersection at Idaho Street is very narrow for big rigs to turn and may need a left turn lane on Seventh Avenue East North and be widened.

Guitarists perform benefit concert

Shooting in Whitefish leaves one dead

A 32-year-old man is behind bars after he allegedly shot and killed another man Tuesday morning at a U.S. 93 South apartment complex.

Basecamp Drive roundabout subject of study

The Montana Department of Transportation is moving forward with a study of the intersection of the U.S. 93 bypass and Basecamp Drive in South Kalispell.

Peggy Jean Blumer, 93

Peggy Jean Blumer was born to Ray and Alma Bryan on March 24, 1929.

Kalispell leaders focused on revitalization

With the U.S. 93 bypass complete and plans for the Glacier Rail Park underway, the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is now focusing on the Kalispell downtown and core area, and how to develop the 40 acres that will become available with the removal of the rail line.

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

Alarms

The Whitefish Fire Department responded to Mallard Loop after a home reportedly filled with smoke.

Cost increase could restrict access to bypass

Soaring cost estimates for the U.S. 93 bypass west of Kalispell have prompted a potential redesign that would eliminate more than half of the access points along the eight-mile route.