Flathead County Coverage
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Higher speed limits mulled for 3 Northwest MT highways
Posted 1:40 PM 5/25/2013 by Dax VanFossen - KAJ News
COLUMBIA FALLS - State and Flathead County officials are looking at the possibility of changing the speed limits on two different Flathead Valley highways.
State transportation officials have concluded that most of the drivers, traveling on three roads (More)
Kalispell girls sexually assaulted, suspect sought
Yesterday
New snow brings danger of avalanches
Posted 2:31 PM 5/24/2013 by Tara Oster - KAJ News
KALISPELL - The ski season isn't quite over for all you backcountry enthusiasts, and with nearly a foot of new snow in some places, there's bound to be some good skiing this weekend.
But just because it's spring, remember the avalanche danger isn't (More)
Program looks to help released Montana felons find work
Flathead HS student picks up college help
Suspect in Whitefish crime spree arrested
5/23/2013
Sprinklers averted disaster in Kalispell apartment fire
Posted 7:01 AM 5/24/2013 by Brenda Bassett - KPAX News
KALISPELL - The Kalispell Fire Department responded to a fire just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, with officials saying that a properly installed fire sprinkler system contained the blaze to just two apartments.
Kalispell Fire Chief Dave Dedman says the incident at 16 Appleway Drive serves as (More)
Program looks to help Montanans released from jail find jobs
Flathead snow unwelcome sight for some
Somers/Lakeside schools won't cut teacher slots
Awards night held at Flathead High School
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Nearly 100 Flathead students skip class, gone fishin'
Posted 9:24 AM 5/23/2013 by Tara Oster - KAJ News
KALISPELL - Rainy weather and overcast skies didn't keep hundreds of elementary school students from enjoying a day off from regular classes to learn about fish.
Third and fourth grade students from around the Flathead spent Wednesday morning either catching fish or learning about how (More)
Bigfork woman snares $10,000 lottery prize
Northwest Montana bear managers staying busy
Details emerge in climbing death of Columbia Falls man
5/21/2013
MT bear managers try to prevent bear-public conflicts
Posted 8:44 AM 5/22/2013 by Dax VanFossen - KAJ News
KALISPELL - Spring is a busy time for just about everyone, but it's also the time that bears are searching for food, which keeps bear managers pretty well occupied.
It seems like those of us living in Western Montana hear more and more about bear activity and the need to manage them.
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