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• Man on 4-wheeler falls through ice at Bitterroot Lake

  February 13, 2012 11:00 PM

  BITTERROOT LAKE- A man who was riding a four-wheeler fell through the ice on Bitterroot Lake over the weekend, but thanks to quick action by friends and the Marion Rural Fire Department, the man is safe and sound. Marion Rural Fire Chief James Brower says his department received a... more »

• Finding homes for over 100 Marion cats

  December 16, 2011 6:25 PM

  KALISPELL- It's been nearly year since 119 cats were taken from two mobile homes in Marion. Now all but 6 of those cats are waiting to be adopted from the county animal shelter. The Flathead County Animal Shelter and Spay and Neuter Task Force started taking in the cats... more »

• Marion hunter recalls being lost in snowstorm Play Video

  December 8, 2011 11:15 PM

  MARION- It was around 3 p.m. that day when Kelly Galloway realized that he had become separated from his brother, which Galloway says is very easy to do, with the thickly forested woods around McGregor Lake. "It's so easy to get turned around out there. It's so easy to... more »

• Decision of cats fate in Flathead animal cruelty case postponed

  October 4, 2011 6:24 PM

  KALISPELL- A couple found guilty of aggravated cruelty to animals appeared in Flathead District Court Tuesday to learn the fate of the remainder of their cats seized by Flathead County. Ed and Cheryl Criswell appeared in court on a motion filed by Prosecutor Rusty Park. The motion requested that... more »

• Witnesses take stand in Marion cat hoarding trial

  September 6, 2011 10:03 PM

  KALISPELL- Opening statements began Tuesday in the case of a Marion couple who are accused of hoarding over 100 cats in 2010. Edwin and Cheryl Criswell are charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, a felony. The defense argues the Criswell's actions were not criminal, and resulted from a series... more »

• Marion cat hoarding trial date set

  August 16, 2011 8:11 PM

  MARION- An animal cruelty trial involving a Marion couple accused of hoarding over a hundred cats is set to start September 6th. But first Edwin and Cheryl Criswell will head to court against a team of county attorneys next Wednesday for mediation. The court mediation hearing is the first... more »

• Marion man in jail for alleged assault on MHP trooper Play Video

  August 10, 2011 9:51 PM

  A Marion man remains in the Flathead County Jail and may face assault charges after a traffic stop turned violent. Jeffrey Ryan Wisz was initially pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving on Sunday night after his vehicle allegedly crashed on East Lakeshore Drive east of Whitefish. After... more »

• Investigation into fatal Marion skydiving accident continues

  July 31, 2011 10:00 PM

  MARION- Authorities were back out at Lost Prairie on Sunday investigating the death of a 27-year-old skydiver, whose parachute didn't deploy during one of his jumps Saturday afternoon. Authorities say it doesn't appear the Washington man attempted to deploy his parachute during the jump. A small computer device is... more »

• WA man dies in Lost Prairie skydiving accident

  July 31, 2011 1:15 AM

  MARION- A Washington state man died after his parachute failed to deploy while he was skydiving at Lost Prairie. Authorities say they received the call just before 2 p.m. on Saturday. The 27-year-old was participating in the annual "Lost Prairie Boogie" event, but his parachute never opened during one... more »

• Boogie Week starts up in the Flathead Play Video

  July 27, 2011 4:16 PM

  MARION- Boogie Week brings jumpers from all over the globe to Northwest Montana and skydivers have been itching to get into the air. One of the worlds largest skydiving meets is taking place here in Northwest Montana at Skydive Lost Prairie just west of Marion and you can expect... more »

• Skydive Lost Prairie kicking off Play Video

  July 26, 2011 12:52 PM

  MARION- It's Boogie Week at Skydive Lost Prairie and hundreds of skydivers from all over the world will flock to the Flathead to soar the sky this week. Organizers say that over 250 participants are scheduled to attend the 44th annual, world famous event. Skydive Lost Prairie Director Fred... more »

• Charges to filed in Flathead hit-and-run case

  July 21, 2011 3:31 PM

  KALISPELL- The Montana Highway Patrol is planning to press charges against a man involved in a hit-and-run accident near Marion last week. Witnesses told the MHP that a Whitefish resident made a sudden maneuver into a passing lane as another car was passing him on U.S. Highway 2, forcing... more »

• Trail set for Marion couple charged with animal cruelty

  June 15, 2011 6:36 PM

  MARION- Trial preparation is underway for a Marion couple facing numerous animal cruelty charges. Edwin and Cheryl Criswell were found earlier this year with over 100 cats divided between two small trailers. Many of the cats were suffering from dehydration, respiratory illnesses, and some loss an eye or had... more »

• Thursday morning Montana news headlines

  April 14, 2011 10:36 AM

  HELENA- Governor Brian Schweitzer thinks a state government shutdown is possible if he doesn't get an adequate budget and he's asked the state's top lawyer to prepare information regarding such a scenario. Attorney General Steve Bullock says it will take some time to figure it all out, but he hopes... more »

• Marion School Board still waiting for news on loan

  April 14, 2011 9:38 AM

  MARION- The Marion School board is still waiting on approval from Glacier Bank for a building reserve loan. The renovation funding would be used for three new classrooms, a new office and handicapped accessible restrooms. The board still needs approval from a business liaison before they can move... more »

• Flathead Co. wants couple to relinquish control of their cats Play Video

  March 30, 2011 6:11 PM

  COLUMBIA FALLS- Back in December, animal wardens seized over 100 cats from a remote location in Marion. Animal Cruelty charges are pending for Cheryl and Edwin Criswell, meanwhile The Flathead County Spay and Neuter Task Force is spending hundreds of dollars still caring for the cats. The county wants... more »

• Thursday morning Montana news headlines

  March 10, 2011 10:39 AM

  MISSOULA- The much anticipated megaloads made their way through Missoula overnight and now sit parked along Interstate 90 just before the Orange Street exit. The big rig protesters made their voices heard early Thursday. Some cooperated with law enforcement while others along Reserve Street crossed the line, with some sitting... more »

• Monday afternoon Montana news headlines

  January 31, 2011 3:39 PM

  MISSOULA - The Missoula Police Department reports that the weekend's wintry weather kept their officers busy on the roads. Authorities tell us that police were called out to 29 car crashes over the weekend as the roads became slippery and the winds picked up, bringing winter back to Western Montana... more »

• Marion couple appear in court on animal cruelty charges Play Video

  January 27, 2011 6:38 PM

  KALISPELL- A husband and wife from Marion appeared before a district county judge Thursday for hoarding over 100 cats. Edwin and Cheryl Criswell pleaded not guilty after being charged with one felony count each of aggravated cruelty to animals. The animals were found after the Flathead County Sheriff's... more »

• Friday morning Montana news headlines

  January 7, 2011 11:10 AM

  WALLACE, ID - A 27-year-old Missoula woman ended up the hospital after her Subaru was struck head-on by semi truck along Interstate 90 outside of Wallace, Idaho. Idaho State Police report that a driver of semi was traveling too fast for road conditions when he lost control of his rig... more »

• Wednesday morning news headlines

  January 5, 2011 12:12 PM

  HAMILTON - The city may be on the verge of getting 600 homes larger if developers have their way. Ravalli County Planning Board members will tell commissioners on Wednesday night whether or not a controversial subdivision near Hamilton should receive approval. Developers tried to turn 450 acres of pasture land... more »

• 116 cats rescued in Marion being treated Play Video

  January 4, 2011 7:04 PM

  KALISPELL - As we first reported, over 100 cats are being treated in Columbia Falls after a huge rescue in Marion. The cat's owners, who say they were running a non-profit animal rescue, could no longer provide the cats with enough food, water, and heat. The Flathead Spay... more »

• Tuesday morning news headlines

  January 4, 2011 10:14 AM

  MISSOULA - Montana Senator Jon Tester was in Missoula Monday to talk about a new food safety bill expected to become law Tuesday. Tester helped craft the Food Safety Modernization Act, which gives the Food and Drug Administration more power to establish and enforce food safety standards. Tester is now... more »

• Marion man given 50 years for child abuse Play Video

  February 4, 2010 6:33 PM

  KALISPELL - A Marion man who's accused of molesting his girlfriend's 9-month-old son has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. Back in November, 21-year old Shane Nickerson was convicted of four felonies, sexual assault, aggravated assault, and criminal endangerment. He was arrested in August of 2008 for beating... more »

• Marion home hit by fire

  January 10, 2010 8:59 PM

  A home in Marion collapsed to the ground on Sunday after a fire broke out, but how the fire started is still unknown. The Flathead County Sheriff's Department says Marion Fire and Smith Valley Fire crews arrived on the scene of a home with smoke barreling out of it... more »