Local blacksmith hammers out custom ironwork

It's the custom touches that turn a beautiful house into a spectacular home.

Laura strengthens into 'extremely dangerous' Category 4

DELCAMBRE, La. (AP) — Laura strengthened Wednesday into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be "unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to evacuate and worried that not enough had fled.

Phony sweepstakes take a toll on senior citizens across the country

During two decades of fighting elder abuse, Paul Greenwood has personally prosecuted more than 500 fraud cases.

Wild weather's coming: West readies for snow as Midwest gets a taste of summer

The storm will move into the Great Basin and Central Rockies Tuesday, carrying much colder temperatures and strong winds across the inner mountain West

Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran's president and others killed in helicopter crash

Thousands in black slowly walked beside the coffins, some throwing flowers up to them as an emcee wept through a loudspeaker for men he described as martyrs

Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran's president and others killed in helicopter crash

Thousands in black slowly walked beside the coffins, some throwing flowers up to them as an emcee wept through a loudspeaker for men he described as martyrs

Our top 10 stories of 2019

As the year comes to an end, here’s a look back at what were some of the top local stories of 2019.

Dieting is no picnic

This is the second of a three-part series about dieting tips.

Ministry plans to build women's shelter

Peggy Christensen is taking another leap of faith with A Ray of Hope, this time with plans to build a shelter for women and children in Kalispell.

195 homicides reported in St. Louis, surpassing all of 2019

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The shooting death of a woman in St. Louis marks the city's 195th homicide this year, topping the 194 killings in all of 2019.

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In her letter Mindy Cameron objects to LPOSD being called spendthrift for certain purchases and executive pay. Her letter omits some important information on both issues.

Points to ponder on why tax relief needed

Points to ponder why we need property tax relief now.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail

Legals for July, 14 2023

Tribal Rec Program focuses funding on waste management

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' Wildland Recreation Program is using grant funding to install five vault toilets this year to better manage human waste and expects to receive a total of 30 to install at recreation sites across the reservation.

Changes in military recruiting may endure after pandemic

WASHINGTON (AP) — With his Army recruiting office shuttered due to

Montana nears million-person milestone

Montanans like to call their state "Big Sky Country," or "The last best place." Nowhere in these descriptions are there hints of crowds.

Outdoor lighting tops the list of easy weekend projects

(ARA) - Summer is a great time for outdoor home improvement projects, but it's also supposed to be a time to relax and have fun with family and friends. That makes quick-to-do projects that add to the "family fun factor" appealing to homeowners, who also need to spend their limited home improvement dollars wisely.

Bud Light, America's top beer for decades, falls to second following LGBTQ+ marketing criticism

Bud Light’s U.S. retail sales were down 24% the week ending June 3

Legals October 13, 2019

No. 26538 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for a 25 Cubic Yard Rear Loader Solid Waste Truck to meet or exceed the minimum specifications on file in the office of Department of Public Works, City Hall, Kalispell, Montana. The City will purchase up to one (1) truck based on the information and pricing provided. Bidding documents may be examined at the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Bidding documents and specifications can also be examined beginning, October 06, 2019, through QuestCDN. QuestCDN is located using the City of Kal1ispell website at: www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. In the left-hand navigation click on the project title, a page will open which will allow you to either view or download the plans and view or print the plan holders list. The City will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Electronic plan download and electronic bidding can be completed through QuestCDN for a fee of $25.00. To access the electronic bid form, download the project documents and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. For electronic bids, scans of electronic bid documents will be accepted. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 24, 2019. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 24, 2019 in the Main Level City Hall Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. October 6, 13, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________