Former Undersheriff Chuck Curry handily defeated Flathead County Sheriff Mike Meehan's bid for re-election Tuesday night, beating out the incumbent as well as longtime deputy sergeant Lance Norman in the hotly contested Republican primary.
Some restaurant customers have been charged more than they intended to pay for tips, and Kalispell Police want to be sure people keep track of their purchases.
During his 3 1/2 years as Flathead County sheriff, Mike Meehan said, his administration always has tried to be a responsible steward of taxpayer money.
Serving for a decade and a half as Flathead County undersheriff has given Chuck Curry the skills to run the office, he said of his candidacy for sheriff.
Flathead County Sheriff's Sgt. Lance Norman says he believes his experience on the front line of law enforcement helps him understand what the community needs and gives him an edge over his opponents.