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Coram woman faces weapon charge after stand off with SWAT team
A Coram woman faces a charge of assault with a weapon after allegedly shooting at family members at a home on Plat…
Opinion: Thoughts on CFAC
Thursday, Aug. 31 is the deadline for people to weigh in on the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. proposed cleanup plan.
The Blotter: Man kicked out of home by kids
On Second Avenue, a man broke down the door to his home after his child and other occupants dumped all his property on the lawn and locked him out.
Yodeler Gustafson at Sunday Market
World famous yodeler, singer and performer Wylie Gustafson will be back in Columbia Falls at the Sunday Farmer’s Market from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 3.
Yesterdays: Goats using people as "human shields"
Researchers were tracking the behavior of mountain goats and people at Logan Pass. The goats appeared to be using people as “human shields” against predators.
Council debates resort tax estimate as city budget unveiled
As expected, Columbia Falls city property taxpayers will see a significant reduction in their taxes this year, as they city will levy half as many mills as it …
Rainfall totals high, fires on hold
Rainfall totals in the area were impressive from Aug. 21 through Aug. 23.
Former C-Falls woman nabbed making fake notes, bad checks
A former Columbia Falls woman who admitted to defrauding Montana victims by creating and cashing fraudulent checks was sentenced last week to two years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release,…
Stage 2 still in effect
Residents are reminded that Stage 2 fire restrictions are still in effect across most of the Flathead Valley.
Man gets prison for threatening Tester
A Kalispell man who admitted to threatening to kill Montana U.S. Sen. Jon Tester in calls to his office was sentenced last week to 2-1/2 years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, the U.S…
Music at Home Ranch Bottoms
Home Ranch Bottoms will host music this weekend up the North Fork.
Storm brought almost 4 inches of rain to West Glacier; dropped nearly an inch on Hungry Horse in an hour
Rainfall totals in the area were impressive from Aug. 21 through Aug. 23. According to the National Weather Service, West Glacier saw 3.84 inches of rain, Hung…
Stage 2 fire restrictions remain in effect
Residents are reminded that Stage 2 fire restrictions are still in effect across most of the Flathead Valley.
Locals do well at the Northwest Montana Fair
Northwest Montana Fair results
Schweikert verbally commits to play for UM
Columbia Falls senior quarterback Cody Schweikert has verbally committed to play football for the University of Montana Grizzlies.
Commissioners to take up Location Ventures subdivision
The Flathead County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 31 on a zone change request on just over 12 acres of land along U.S. Highway 2 …