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Kalispell Man Pleads Not Guilty in Highway 2 Crash That Severely Injured Four Teens

The 36-year-old Kalispell man accused of swerving his pickup truck into an SUV carrying five teenagers in September while under the influence of drugs and alcohol has pleaded not guilty to four felony counts of vehicular assault and one felony count of criminal endangerment. Four of the teens were severely injured.

Kalispell, MT · 13h

Lake County Leader

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Kalispell man accused of breaking into several Polson vehicles

A Kalispell man with ties to Polson is accused of breaking into approximately 15 vehicles in the Polson area and stealing items. Dayceon Knight Guse, 18, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court Nov. 5 to misdemeanor charges of criminal trespass to vehicle and theft. He also pled not guilty to felony possession of a stolen firearm. According to court records and local police reports, on Oct. 6, Polson Police responded to a report of theft from a vehicle in the area of the 200 block of 11th Ave. East. The reporting party stated multiple items were missing from his vehicle, including ammunition and two rifles. The officer searched the area where the vehicle was parked and discovered some of the stolen items in bushes nearby. After obtaining more information, including a possible person of interest, the officer spoke with residents from the 400 block of 12th Ave. East. They indicated that Guse had been staying with them. The officer then spoke with Guse, who gave the officer permission to search the room where he was staying. That’s where the officer located some of the stolen ammunition. Guse indicated he left the rifles near a ball field

Kalispell, MT · 1d

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Deputies shoot armed man while serving felony warrant in Columbia Falls

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. — Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies shot and killed a man Tuesday night in Columbia Falls while attempting to serve an active felony arrest warrant, authorities said. Deputies responded at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, to the area of Sonic Way to arrest...

Columbia Falls, MT · 1d

Flathead Beacon

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Man Charged in Fatal Hungry Horse Shooting Pleads Guilty to Burglaries Under Plea Deal

A Hungry Horse man charged in a fatal shooting earlier this year has pleaded guilty to two felony counts of accountability to burglary for thefts in Coram and West Glacier. The pleas are part of an agreement with prosecutors that also covers the homicide case against him. Dylan Austin Olson...

Hungry Horse, MT · 8h

Hungry Horse News

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Murder suspect dies in custody

A Kalispell man accused in the shooting deaths of two Eureka residents, one a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy, is dead. According to a press release on the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, Missoula County Detention Facility officers responded to Matthew D. Dye’s cell on Nov. 4 evening after observing he appeared to be experiencing a medical emergency. Detention medical staff responded, assessed Dye and requested he be transported to the hospital by ambulance. During EMS transport, Dye became unresponsive and life-saving measures were initiated. Dye was pronounced deceased at St. Patrick’s Hospital. Following standard operating procedures of an in-custody death, county Sheriff Jeremiah Petersen requested the City of Missoula Police Department conduct the investigation into Dye’s death. According to the Sheriff’s Office, all video and documentation have been provided to Missoula police and the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office is cooperating fully with the investigation. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Coroners are conducting coroner duties. “The care, safety and well-being of every individual entrusted to our custody is a responsibility we take very seriously, and we remain committed to these high standards,” said Sheriff Jeremiah Petersen. More information will be released in coordination with Lake County Sheriff’s Office and City

Eureka, MT · 1d

Whitefish Pilot

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Whitefish Skijoring moves to county fairgrounds

Whitefish Skijoring is gearing up for its 20th anniversary celebration, take two, scheduled for Jan. 30–31, 2027 at its new home at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell. The popular winter event brings together horses, riders, and skiers for two days of fast-paced competition. Teams race through a snow-covered course, navigating jumps and obstacles in a unique combination of horsemanship and ski racing. The move to the Flathead County Fairgrounds offers a new setting for the event, with covered grandstand seating overlooking the course, additional parking, food trucks, and a bar conveniently located near the spectator area. Whitefish Skijoring is a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization that relies on the generosity and dedication of local businesses, sponsors, volunteers, competitors, and supporters to bring this unique winter event to the Flathead Valley each year. The event's roots go back to the first renditions of the Whitefish Winter Carnival, when skijoring took place on Central Avenue in downtown Whitefish. The event later moved to the Mountain Trails Saddle Club on Wisconsin Avenue, where Stumptown Ice Den now stands, until it was discontinued in the 1970s. In 2003, skijoring returned. The original 20th anniversary of the event, per its 2003 revival, was planned for Feb.

Whitefish, MT · 2d

Flathead Beacon

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Billings Clinic–Logan Health Looks to the Sky for a New Name

Billings Clinic–Logan Health, the state’s largest hospital organization, is rebranding under a simpler name: One Sky Health. While the name nods to Montana’s moniker as Big Sky Country, it is designed to represent the unification of the two health care systems and the states they cover. The...

Kalispell, MT · 2d

Bigfork Eagle

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Echo Lake resident sues county over kayak tour decision

A property owner along Echo Lake is suing the Flathead County Board of Adjustment over its decision to approve a conditional use permit for a business that offers kayak tours from a private residence on Peterson Lake. Rowland and Jaimie Day, who own property along Echo Bay Trail, allege in the lawsuit that the permit approval will lead to more traffic on the narrow private road, increased vehicle conflicts, trespassing, noise and "interference with the use and enjoyment of their property." The lawsuit argues that the board's approval of the permit is illegal because the application failed to address concerns brought forth by other agencies and the public. Rocky Mountain Glass Kayaks offers guided sunset tours in LED-illuminated kayaks and operates tours throughout the Flathead Valley, including on Whitefish River and in Somers Bay. The company has guided kayakers through the string of lakes that includes Echo Lake, Peterson Lake and Abbott Lake since 2025, although it only applied for a conditional use permit this year. Property owner Maray Brinhurst previously told the county that the tour company received no complaints until the county sent letters to the adjoining property owners. In August, the Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to

Flathead County, MT · 2d

BroBible

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Montana High School Football Teams Must Drive 1,000+ Miles In 18 Hours For Second-Round Playoff Game

The high school football playoffs are underway in the state of Montana. A second-round matchup between Sidney and Columbia Falls will require the visitors to travel more than 1,000 miles in less than 24 hours. It is not even the longest drive of the 2026 postseason! Because Montana is such a big state with such […] The post Montana High School Football Teams Must Drive 1,000+ Miles In 18 Hours For Second-Round Playoff Game appeared first on BroBible.

Montana · 15h

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FVCC renames two campus buildings to honor donor, longtime president

How much did Broussard donate for Trades Institute expansion?. How many major construction projects did Karas oversee at FVCC?. The Flathead Valley Community College Board of Trustees has approved renaming two campus buildings to honor a major donor and the college's longtime president. The FVCC Trades Institute will become the...

Kalispell, MT · 18h

Flathead Beacon

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For 50 Years, RMO Has Carved a Cultural Niche in the Flathead Valley

In 1976, after a young Don Scharfe was kicked out of the University of Montana for his lack of participation and after he worked for the U.S. Forest Service clearing Idaho’s trails, he showed up in downtown Kalispell with a $7,000 loan from his parents. He sold his truck and put a down payment on the 3,000-square-foot shop at 135 Main Street that had been housing Eagle Shoe Store since the building was erected at the turn of the 20th century.

Kalispell, MT · 1d

Whitefish Pilot

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Guest opinion: Family farm taxed out

To the governor and legislators: I never thought it could happen, but our state is going to tax us to death with property taxes and price us completely out of our home and beloved farm that we built from scratch 21 years ago. We put that farm, with two homes on it, in a family trust where our family lives and works. We created that trust about six years ago. Because of our age, we had to retire and moved to Bigfork this year to be closer to necessary services. Our family now lives and works on that farm in Kila. We do not rent it or make any money off it. It is a family residence that has now doubled in price for taxes because Nell and Joni don’t have an address there anymore. Our Bigfork home, where we do live, is over double the taxes that were levied in the past. God knows why; I guess the state believes we don’t actually live in Bigfork either. I wonder where the state thinks we do live? We left for vacation for two weeks, and when we got back, the appeal form was in our mailbox. I attempted to appeal

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After 84 years, Montana WWII soldier Ingwell Bartleson finally comes home

KALISPELL, Mont. — After more than eight decades away, a Montana soldier who survived the Bataan Death March and died as a Japanese prisoner of war during World War II has finally returned home. On Veterans Day, family members, veterans, and community members gathered in Kalispell to honor U.S....

Kalispell, MT · 1d

Whitefish Pilot

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Eureka shooter had clean background check, school district says

The Whitefish School District conducted a sound background check prior to hiring Matthew David Dye, said a statement issued by the district last week. Dye, the accused shooter of Lincoln County Deputy Ryan Terpsma and 46-year-old Merrisa Walker, died at a Missoula County Detention Facility last week. The City of Missoula Police Department is investigating Dye's death. Dye previously worked periodically as a substitute teacher at Muldown Elementary School. "Our district maintains rigorous screening and hiring protocols for all staff and substitutes prior to employment and working in our schools," Superintendent Lisa Bloom and Assistant Superintendent Josh Branstetter said in the statement released the Monday after the Friday, Oct. 30 incident. "These include mandatory state and federal background checks, fingerprinting, and a thorough reference screening process. "Upon reviewing this individual's records, we verified that every requirement was fully satisfied with no cause for concern identified. In addition, our administrative team actively monitors and supports substitute personnel throughout the school day." A secondary statement from the district sent to families and staff on Nov. 7 provided further clarification on the rigor of background checks conducted on all employees including Dye. The district conducts comprehensive background checks on all prospective employees, substitutes,

Whitefish, MT · 1d

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Forest Service seeks public input on Skillet Fire salvage project near Olney

KALISPELL — The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public input on a proposed salvage project in the Skillet Fire area near Olney. The proposal would harvest dead and dying trees on up to 1,550 acres within the fire footprint. The Forest Service says the project could help reestablish forested...

Olney, MT · 1d

Whitefish Pilot

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Police Calls: Guests light up despite rules

The police calls section does not reflect the nature or the volume of the calls received by local law enforcement. Oct. 30 The driver of a Nissan that ran out of gas was in the median of Highway 93. Oct. 31 A grey pickup has, reportedly, been parked on Mountain Brook Lane for a few weeks. Someone lost a driver's license, possibly on Colorado Avenue. Juveniles were, reportedly, throwing candy from a vehicle. A wallet was found on Columbia Avenue. The neighbor's guests were reportedly smoking although smoking is not allowed. Two females were fighting on Central Avenue. Nov. 1 Reasons for various traffic stops included excess speed, expired registrations, cell phone usage, head and taillights out, and obstructed plates. Nov. 2 An SUV without plates has been parked on Dakota Avenue for two weeks. A brown and black dog with floppy ears was found on Columbia Avenue. The owner later collected the dog. A female was warned about sleeping in her vehicle in a park.

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Whitefish Pilot

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Local pet care company expands across Montana

Happy Tails 406, a locally owned pet-care company, has seen exponential growth since Veronica Clarno started it five years ago. Clarno started Happy Tails 406 in hopes of offering a personal and trustworthy approach to pet care in the valley. “I just wanted to do something big for my community and I saw the lack of pet services,” Clarno said. Her main goal in starting the business was to be able to provide trustworthy, reliable services to the community, she said. Clarno admits the early days of the business were tough. She spent a lot of time finding a way to market that worked specifically for her and the company. She has since hired five additional staff members to help provide pet care services throughout the Flathead Valley. Happy Tails 406 offers a variety of at-home services for dogs and cats such as check-ins, administration of medication, walking and feeding. They also offer pet taxis to transport animals, as well as overnight care. Even though the Happy Tails 406 team has grown, Clarno is proud to continue working daily with the animals. Clients use a pet portal to easily schedule services and check in on their animals. “The ability for

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NBCMontana

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Valley fog this morning, mild temperatures through the weekend

Areas of fog and low clouds are developing across western Montana this morning, including around Missoula and Kalispell. Some locations could experience reduced visibility during the morning commute before conditions gradually improve. A powerful Pacific storm system will move south along the West Coast Friday, bringing breezy south to southwest...

Missoula, MT · 21h

Bigfork Eagle

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Longtime Lakeside QRU volunteer retires after 45 years

In January of 1981, Mary Granger was among 15 Lakeside community members gathered at the schoolhouse to take part in an American Red Cross Advanced First Aid course. Granger was 31 and an elementary school teacher with no medical background, but she was eager to help her neighbors in need. This was the beginning of the Lakeside Quick Response Unit, an organization formed by a group of Lakeside locals who realized there was an unmet need in their community. Granger, buoyed by the excitement the group carried, joined on something of a lark. She had no idea that the organization would come to define the next four decades of her life, or the impact she would have on emergency medical services in the Flathead Valley. Now, after a 45-year career as a volunteer, witnessing every major milestone of the organization, Granger is retiring from the Lakeside Quick Response Unit. The group is holding a retirement party this weekend to honor the contributions Granger has made to the community. It will take place on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Lakeside QRU building located at 201 Bills Road. "It was a very scary thing," Granger said of

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