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June 12, 2017 9:50 p.m.

Nonprofit aims to help families of fallen cops

Following the death of a Broadwater County sheriff’s deputy in May, officials are scheduled to launch a new fund to help families of officers killed in the line of duty.

February 19, 2017 4 a.m.

Tracking stolen property makes sense

Sheriff Chuck Curry last week presented the Flathead County commissioners with the draft of an ordinance that would require pawn shops within the county to use online software to connect their inventory to the Sheriff’s Office.

July 14, 2017 11:47 p.m.

Lakeside man makes Alford plea in rape case

A Lakeside man admitted July 13 by way of Alford plea to the statutory rape of a 15-year-old girl whom he allegedly met online and took to his trailer after meeting her in person.

September 3, 2017 10:34 p.m.

State seeks owners of unclaimed property

The Montana Department of Revenue encourages individuals and businesses to check whether they have money or other unclaimed property that the state has been holding for them.

January 4, 2020 4 a.m.

Great Fish Challenge application period starts Jan. 15

The 2020 Great Fish Community Challenge application period opens Jan. 15. Nonprofits interested in applying for the Challenge must submit an online application by 4 p.m. Feb. 27 at www.whitefishcommunityfoundation.org. Nonprofits selected to participate in the Challenge will be notified May 14.

March 22, 2019 4 a.m.

Libby Superfund team goes to Helena to discuss cleanup

The Libby Asbestos Superfund Advisory Team will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in Helena at the Montana Department of Environmental Quality Metcalf Building, 1520 E. Sixth Ave., Room 111. Attendees may also participate remotely by phone and online.

March 25, 2020 9:37 a.m.

Alaska US census response trails the rest of the nation

BETHEL, Alaska (AP) — Alaska's response rate to the ongoing U.S. census count is half that of the national average, officials said.

June 3, 2018 4 a.m.

Be responsible citizen and informed voter

Well, it’s almost here — the most important day in the life of any republic: Election Day.

March 31, 2016 5:40 p.m.

Kalispell man pleads guilty in sex sting case

A Kalispell man admitted Wednesday to responding to an online advertisement posted in August 2015 by undercover officers and expressing interest in sexual activity with an underage girl.

February 11, 2015 9:38 p.m.

Highway Patrol launches Warrant Wednesdays

The Montana Highway Patrol has launched a new online tool designed to use public assistance to help law enforcement officers locate wanted fugitives.

June 20, 2013 8:49 a.m.

Power restored after morning outages

More than 3,200 Flathead Electric Cooperative customers were left without power for several hours Thursday morning after a vehicle hit a power pole at 3:02 a.m. and took out a transmission line near the intersection of Montana 35 and Dyer Road.

Thomas R. Conrad, 54
March 21, 2010 6:03 a.m.

Thomas R. Conrad, 54

Thomas R. Conrad passed away on March 12, 2010, at his home in Auburn, Calif. He was born in Whitefish on Dec. 30, 1955, and was a long-time resident of both the Flathead Valley and Northern California. After serving in the Navy, Thom moved from California to Kalispell where he worked in his family s business and coached tennis for Flathead High School and Flathead Valley Community College, before returning to California in 1989. He was an active outdoorsman and athlete who was happiest hiking and fishing in the mountains and playing tennis and golf. He is survived by one daughter, Autumn Conrad; three siblings, Steven Conrad, Richard Conrad and Janet Pearsall; four nephews and three nieces; and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis and Jack Sirucek, who also were longtime residents of Kalispell. A private service will be held in California s Sierra Nevada. Contributions in memory of Thom may be made online to the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Serves program which serves at-risk youth through tennis and education programs. http://ustaserves.com/donate.aspx

Florence McDonald Ladd, 89
February 20, 2010 5:02 a.m.

Florence McDonald Ladd, 89

Florence McDonald Ladd, 89 years young, passed away on Feb. 18, 2010, in Polson, in the wee hours of the morning, after a long fight with a bad heart. Florence had a young heart and a bad carcass. Her firm and unwavering hope was to rest in death and be received in the resurrection; and work cleaning up the Earth she loved, alongside her children who share her faith and hope. She was baptized as one of Jehovah s Witnesses in 1943, dedicating her life to sharing her faith and hope with everyone she could while instilling this faith in her children. She is survived by five of her six children, Laurel Wehr, Patty Nelson, Carole Thuesen, Debbie Olson, and Roy Ladd; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She will be missed, and until we see you again, Good sleep. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 20, at the Jehovah s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 1415 S. Woodland Dr., Kalispell. A reception will follow the service at the Flathead County Fairground s Country Kitchen in Kalispell. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting the family.

August 8, 2012 6:30 a.m.

Tickets on sale for rodeo

Tickets are on sale now for the 2012 Northwest Montana Fair’s RAM PRCA Rodeo, Aug. 16 to 18. Tickets can be purchased at the fairgrounds office or online at www.nwmtfair.com.

August 16, 2011 7:27 p.m.

Kalispell upgrades city's website

City of Kalispell officials are encouraging people to visit the city’s new website that was launched a week ago.

April 1, 2011 2 a.m.

Cool weather may delay expected flooding on area rivers

The service’s online hydrographs showed predictions of some area rivers rising to near flood stage levels this weekend.

January 23, 2021 midnight

Woman’s complaints include a candle on the porch

A woman was upset because another woman was allegedly posting things on social media that the first woman did not want to be shared in public. The social media poster also reportedly left a candle on the caller’s porch the night before she called the Kalispell Police Department, but it was unclear exactly how the candle was related to the online campaign.

Fly Fishing Film Festival stops in Whitefish
September 28, 2023 midnight

Fly Fishing Film Festival stops in Whitefish

The Whitefish event will be at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center, 127 Spokane Avenue, at 7 p.m.

Artists paint in downtown Kalispell
August 10, 2023 midnight

Artists paint in downtown Kalispell

The challenge, running from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., is a unique event that aims to celebrate local and regional artists while promoting beautiful Montana landscapes.

July 30, 2023 midnight

Flathead Business Watercooler

Business events, trainings and seminars