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Jury finds California man guilty of murder and attempted murder of Polson officer
It took a Lake County jury two and a half hours to find a California man guilty of murder and attempted murder. Cameron Francis, 50, was charged with deliberate homicide and attempted deliberate homicide for the shooting death of his girlfriend and for firing multiple rounds at a Polson police …
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Trump first sitting president to visit Northwest Montana since Gerald Ford
Donald Trump’s last Wednesday night rally in the Flathead Valley marks the first time in 51 years that a sitting …
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Bears stock up for winter in feeding frenzy
The cold winds of the lake have blown the orange and yellow leaves around Polson bay, and with the fall …
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Arlee woman setting the pace as an ultra runner
The momentum of a sweeping summer of victories, built on grit and a desire for redemption, drove Scarlet Kaplan to …
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Arlee photographer wins statewide art contest
The Montana Community Foundation announced the winners of its second-annual Images that Shape Montana art contest. The grand prize winner …
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Mission woman sentenced for car theft and endangerment
Judge Molly Owen sentenced Faith Ann Parker, 26, to the Montana Department of Corrections for 10 years with five years …
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Polson woman accused of assaulting children
Katherine Nicole Harner, 36, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court on Oct. 22 to felony charges …
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Kalispell man accused of attempting to strangle driver
A 20-year-old Kalispell man is accused of attempting to choke the driver of a vehicle, endangering the lives of the …
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Polson girls win state cross country championship; Ronan runners finish season at state
The Polson girls cross country team captured the Class A state championship Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Montana High School …
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Van Maanen, Leishman lead Arlee, Mission Runners at state cross country championships
Arlee's Ava Van Maanen turned in a top-10 finish, while Trevor Van Maanen and Mission's Jason Leishman led the local …
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Polson sweeps Whitefish, Libby as Lady Pirates celebrate career milestones
The Polson Lady Pirates continued their impressive volleyball season last week, sweeping Whitefish and Libby in straight sets while celebrating …
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Polson rolls past Ronan 44-6 behind Dumont’s three touchdowns
Polson's ground attack proved too much for Ronan on Friday night as the Pirates piled up more than 500 yards …
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"Tap into Soul" opens Mission Valley Live concert season
Mission Valley Live takes a rhythm-infused leap into the performing arts season Oct. 30 with Solomon Jaye's show, “Tap into …
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St. Luke Community Healthcare recognized for infection prevention
St. Luke Community Healthcare was recently awarded the Montana Rural Healthcare Performance Improvement Network’s Quality Improvement Award for its work …
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MVP linemen compete in international rodeo
Mission Valley Power linemen Richard Laurance, Rodney Depoe, and Kienan Keniston won the Montana Lineman’s Rodeo at the Broadwater County …
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Polson Commission decides to refund SID savings to downtown taxpayers
Several Main Street property owners can look forward to checks from the City of Polson, following the dissolution of a …
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