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Flathead County Commissioners vote down Phase I of proposed North Shore Woods Development
Citing concerns about the possible impacts of future development, the Flathead County commissioners voted unanimou…
Blackfeet leaders vote to open Glacier Park's east entrance
The decision to reopen the entry point, according to a news release, is based on the increased availability of COVID-19 testing and vaccines.
Bigfork Schools votes against on-campus mask requirement
Students and staff will no longer be required to mask up on campus at Bigfork Schools starting March 15.
Gov. Gianforte lifts statewide mask mandate
Some cities and counties are keeping local mask requirements because they think the governor's move was premature.
Bigfork man jailed following armed standoff
Ronald Dean Clackler, 63, is facing pending charges of assault with a weapon, resisting arrest and criminal mischief.
The latest Montana election results
Results as of 6 a.m. Wednesday morning
COVID-19 cases confirmed at Bigfork middle and high schools
Students test positive for coronavirus, school begins notifying parents
Firefighters battle remote Swan Mountain Range fire
The Lion Creek Fire was reportedly 75 acres in size as of Tuesday evening.
Bigfork man dies after vehicle hits tree
Geremy Madsen, 51, of Bigfork died after his car hit a tree near Ferndale on Saturday.
Kalispell woman dies in three-vehicle collision
An 80-year-old Kalispell woman died in a three-vehicle collision Saturday on Montana 82 and Sportsman’s Bridge near Bigfork.
Motorcyclist dies in collision with deer
A Bigfork man died in a motorcycle crash Thursday night when he collided with a deer near Woods Bay.
State directive mandates face coverings
HELENA — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock issued a directive Wednesday requiring face coverings at indoor public spaces and at larger outdoor gatherings in counties …
Bigfork to offer free COVID-19 testing
A free coronavirus testing clinic is now open to people in the Bigfork area on Tuesdays from 1-6 p.m. Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rebekah King said the clinic is geared toward people who are…
Fourth of July parade called off
Chamber cites community safety, social distancing concerns as reasons for canceling event
Bigfork voters OK school levies, Sandry and Kreiman elected to board
Bigfork voters narrowly approved general fund levies for the elementary and high school, according to unofficial results released Wednesday morning.
Shots fired in Bigfork after deputies locate driver of stolen vehicle
Shots were fired this morning in an officer involved shooting that took place on Grand Drive in Bigfork after the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office located the driver of a stolen vehicle. No injuries were reported a…