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Fern looking forward to Legislative session after long campaign
Incoming state Sen. Dave Fern is looking forward to the upcoming session. Fern represents Senate District 2, which…
At Ruder, Christmas store a hit
The Ruder PTO brightened up the holidays for students at the school last week, hosting a Christmas store so kids could grab gifts for their parents and have a …
Flu, Covid cases on the rise
Influenza cases in Montana hit a sharp rise at the start of December, with nearly 1,000 new cases and more than 50 new hospitalizations reported statewide last week.
The Blotter: Ice fishing after curfew
A driver complained to police when stuck in traffic that a neighboring car’s music was too loud. A female was seen snooping through employee’s cars in the Smiths parking lot.
Hungry Horse man dies in car accident
Ronald Long, 67, later died at Logan Health the same day as a result of injuries from the crash.
PHOTOS: Night of Lights 2022
Scenes from the annual Night of Lights Parade down Nucleus Avenue in Columbia Falls on Friday, Dec. 2.
Speech wins again
The Columbia Falls speech and debate team continues to do well. It’s been in four tourneys so far this season and has won the Class A bracket all four times.
The Blotter: Man thought someone was trying to stab him
Police were called to assist with an elderly man with dementia on Riverwood Drive who thought someone was trying to stab him. Three young males were taken into custody for shoplifting on 9th Street.
Yesterdays: Ski hill at Hungry Horse
Hungry Horse had a ski hill and a tow rope at the time. Volunteers were working to get it ready.
School concerts coming up
A host of school holiday concerts are coming up.
Community events on tap
The Columbia Falls American Legion Freedom Post will host a free dinner for high school students interested in entering its annual oratorical contest. The contest includes a chance to win a college scholarship. Par…
Uphill skiers must mind new lift
The winter season gets closer every day with more snow last week and colder temperatures in the single digits, making for excellent outdoor recreation opportun…
PHOTOS: November Wild
Scenic and wildlife shots taken in and around Glacier National Park at the onset of winter.
The Blotter: Stolen car pursuit on Hilltop
Police engaged in a motorized pursuit of a stolen vehicle, which started on Hilltop Road and resulted in spikes deployed on Highway 2.
Locals in industry take media training
Flathead Valley residents Shauna Dunn, Shelby George, Brian Hogue, and Cameron Wohlschlegel just returned from three days in Billings as part of REAL Montana (Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership). For REA…
Columbia Falls Police Association Shop with a Cop coming up; donations sought
Every holiday season the Columbia Falls Police Association hosts shop with a cop, where the department takes less fortunate children selected by the elementary…