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Patrolling the slopes of Big Mountain to keep skiers safe Play Video
February 26, 2013 11:25 AM
WHITEFISH - When we hit the slopes at a ski area, getting caught in an avalanche isn't always a big worry - but maybe it should be. Reporter Tara Oster went on Special Assignment with the Big Mountain Ski Patrol to learn how they stay one step ahead of... more » -
Montana high school state soccer schedule
October 21, 2012 11:38 PM
MISSOULA - Here are the Thursday matchups for the State AA Soccer Tournament in Kalispell. Also listed are the Class State A championship games in Columbia Falls and Whitefish. AA GIRLS (THURSDAY) 1W Helena vs 4E Billings Skyview - 12:00 p.m. 3W Helena Capital vs 2E Billings Senior... more » -
State Cross Country Results Play Video
October 20, 2012 9:02 PM
HELENA - Here are the top 4 teams and individual winners from State Cross Country in Helena from Class AA, A, and B. AA BOYS 1. Bozeman 2. Hellgate 3. Billings West 4. Flathead - 1. Zach Perrin - Flathead: 15:08.7 AA GIRLS 1. Bozeman 2. Billings... more » -
Montana CLASS A soccer scores: Quarterfinals
October 14, 2012 12:19 AM
MISSOULA - Here are Saturday's results from the Class A Soccer playoffs throughout Montana. BOYS QUARTERFINALS: Whitefish 5, Livingston 0 Billings Central 2, Corvallis 1 Frenchtown 7, Belgrade 2 Stevensville 3, Bigfork 2 GIRLS QUARTERFINALS: Whitefish 2, Corvallis 0 Billings Central 6, Frenchtown 0 Livingston 2,... more » -
FWP ready to attack milfoil in Beaver Lake
July 18, 2012 9:17 AM
WHITEFISH- Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials have made a final decision on how to manage, and possibly remove, milfoil from Beaver Lake near Whitefish. The plant was first discovered near the boating ramp last fall and FWP, along with other agencies, recently sought comments from the public on... more » -
Rehberg hosts meeting on Whitefish Jesus statue Play Video
July 17, 2012 9:20 AM
WHITEFISH- Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg played host to a Monday night informational meeting on the lawsuit surrounding the Jesus statue that sits atop Big Mountain in Whitefish. The Freedom From Religion Foundation filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service in January with the group claiming the religious statue... more » -
Rehberg hosting Whitefish meeting on Jesus statue
July 12, 2012 2:56 PM
WHITEFISH- A meeting scheduled by Congressman Denny Rehberg for Monday is aimed at informing the public on the latest developments about the statue of Jesus on Big Mountain. Rehberg staffers say they hope to provide at least some detailed update on the legal situation surrounding the controversial statue. ... more » -
Whitefish lawmaker, ex-Navy SEAL reflects on Bin Laden's death Play Video
May 3, 2012 9:41 AM
KALISPELL- It's been one year since U.S. Special Forces successfully carried out a plan to kill Osama Bin Laden and reporter caught up with a Whitefish man who once led the Navy SEAL Team 6 unit that executed the operation. Montana State Senator Ryan Zinke served as a Navy... more » -
Former Whitefish Navy Seal reflects on Bin Laden's death Play Video
May 1, 2012 8:15 PM
WHITEFISH- Wednesday marks the one year anniversary since Osama Bin Laden was killed by U.S. Navy Seals. Former Navy Seal Team 6 Commander Ryan Zinke, lives in Whitefish and was on the same team that executed the raid to kill Bin Laden. Zinke was a Navy Seal for... more » -
Whitefish emergency crews have busy Wednesday Play Video
April 19, 2012 9:29 AM
WHITEFISH- Emergency services crews in the Flathead Valley responded to multiple calls on Blanchard Lake Road on Wednesday, and a one vehicle rollover accident was just the beginning. A woman rolled her vehicle around a sharp turn Wednesday morning and was trapped inside for a short period, but managed... more » -
Whitefish reconstruction project continues Play Video
April 18, 2012 7:39 PM
WHITEFISH- The city of Whitefish continues work on its extensive reconstruction project. Crews are using funds from a federal TIGER grant to improve traffic flow in the three block area on U.S. Highway 93 between Spokane and Lupfer Avenues. They will also landscape streets and sidewalks to make the area... more » -
Whitefish issues resort tax collections amount for February
April 18, 2012 6:06 PM
WHITEFISH- Whitefish businesses are doing better financially this year than last year. City staff has issued the amount of resort tax collections for February and report they collected almost $132,000 that month, marking an 8% increase when compared to 2011. Fiscal year-to-date resort tax collections are running 6.6%... more » -
Whitefish to review planning policy Play Video
April 18, 2012 1:40 PM
WHITEFISH- The Whitefish City Council voted to accept a two-year review of its 2007 growth policy earlier this week, but without any of the recommendations put forth by the planning board. Whitefish City manager Chuck Stearns says council members denied all 10 of the board's recommendations after taking in... more » -
Whitefish to vote on permanent medical marijuana ordinance
April 16, 2012 7:46 PM
WHITEFISH- An ordinance, temporarily banning medical marijuana dispensaries inside or within a mile of Whitefish city limits, is set to expire in several months. But, the ordinance may be renewed before it ever reaches that expiration date. Monday night, Whitefish City Council members will vote on a permanent medical marijuana... more » -
Volunteers helping the Flathead one quilt at a time Play Video
April 15, 2012 5:20 PM
WHTEIFISH- It started out as a small group of women sewing quilts and then donating them to the North Valley Hospital's birthing center in Whitefish. But the Stumptown Quilters Society has quickly grown and so has the number of people they're reaching out to in the community. SQS... more » -
Whitefish family almost loses home after truck fire Play Video
April 13, 2012 10:40 PM
WHITEFISH- A Whitefish family nearly lost their entire home after a vehicle in their driveway caught on fire. Brian Murphy came home for lunch just before noon. He just sat down to have a bite to eat when he heard someone pounding on his front door to notify him... more » -
More charges possible for man in alleged Whitefish home invasion Play Video
April 10, 2012 5:10 PM
KALISPELL- The Flathead County Attorney's Office is waiting for the federal government to prosecute Kevin Gaethle for his alleged role in an armed home invasion and robbery near Whitefish. The Flathead County Deputy Attorney filed a motion on Monday to put a "hold" on the state case, so a... more » -
Man allegedly involved in Whitefish home invasion under investigation
April 9, 2012 7:50 PM
WHITEFISH- Flathead County Attorneys are waiting for the federal government to prosecute a man for his alleged role in an armed home invasion and robbery near Whitefish. Kevin Gaethle is being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Last July, Gaethle and 3 other men allegedly... more » -
Whitefish resort prepares for annual pond skim competition Play Video
April 6, 2012 4:24 PM
WHITEFISH- Whitefish Mountain Resort's season may be coming to a close this weekend but Friday night, staff will get the mountain ready for its biggest event of the year. Groomers will be out all night, excavating a 90 by 30 foot pond, in preparation for Saturday's pond skimming competition.... more » -
Whitefish School Board looks to extend TIF fund Play Video
April 5, 2012 8:08 PM
WHITEFISH- The Whitefish School Board currently has just over $1 million in the school's TIF fund, which is funded through the city's general budget. Several of the board members recently formed a TIF Committee to look for ways to extend that money past the fund's sunset date of 2020.... more » -
Whitefish School Board discusses high school plans Play Video
April 5, 2012 10:46 AM
WHITEFISH- The Whitefish School Board is on track to break ground on its high school building project next fall, if they move forward with the architect firm they've used so far in this process. The board temporarily selected a firm out of Seattle to put together preliminary plans for... more » -
Whitefish Mountain Resort winter season ending Play Video
April 4, 2012 7:58 PM
WHITEFISH- Snow bunnies may be feeling a bit blue now that the winter season on Whitefish Mountain Resort is coming to a close. The day you thought would never come is approaching as Whitefish Mountain Resort has to once again, shut down winter season operations. Resort spokeswoman Riley Polumbus... more » -
Whitefish nears resolution to downtown congestion
April 3, 2012 9:23 PM
WHITEFISH- The city of Whitefish will soon solve a major problem it's been dealing with for years, downtown congestion. Currently, 2nd Street in the downtown area is closed as the second phase of a multi million dollar construction project begins. A federal TIGER Grant is funding the reconstruction that... more » -
Ban of medical marijuana in Whitefish to be reviewed
April 3, 2012 9:17 PM
WHITEFISH- An ordinance temporarily banning medical marijuana dispensaries inside of or within a mile of Whitefish City limits, is set to expire in several months but the ordinance may be renewed before it ever reaches that expiration date. Whitefish City Council members unanimously approved the first reading of a... more » -
Whitefish 2nd Street closed as construction continues
April 3, 2012 6:06 PM
WHITEFISH- The transformation continues as road construction has closed off 2nd Street in the downtown Whitefish to begin the second phase of a multi-million dollar project. A federal TIGER Grant is funding this reconstruction that aims to improve traffic flow and make the streets, sidewalks and landscaping more visually... more » -
Whitefish schools discuss future plans Play Video
March 28, 2012 8:59 AM
WHITEFISH- It's been less than two weeks since Whitefish voters approved a $14 million bond to renovate and upgrade the high school and already the Whitefish School Board has moved into the beginning planning stages of the project. Board members addressed different architect and design plan possibilities on Tuesday... more » -
Whitefish taking steps toward new high school construction Play Video
March 27, 2012 7:56 PM
WHITEFISH- Whitefish School Board members are taking the first steps in creating a new high school for the city. Two weeks ago, Whitefish residents passed a $14 million bond to build a new high school and reconstruct a major portion of the current high school. Whitefish School District Superintendent... more » -
Whitefish schools losing 10 teachers Play Video
March 26, 2012 8:08 PM
WHITEFISH- The 1,500 students in the Whitefish School District will say goodbye to 10 teachers at the end of the school year. That many teachers retiring at once can seem like a significant amount, but according to Whitefish School District Superintendent Kate Orozco, it's fairly common to see a... more » -
Whitefish gets good news after pertussis scare Play Video
March 26, 2012 7:33 PM
WHITEFISH- A pertussis scare at the Whitefish Middle School has calmed down after a weekend of testing. The Flathead City-County Health Department says over 20 students were testing for the disease also commonly known as whooping-cough and all of them tested negative. But Flathead City-County Health Department Director Joe... more » -
Whitefish parking woes continue
March 26, 2012 7:15 PM
WHITEFISH- Whitefish City Council has been trying to figure out a solution for the lack of parking spaces. Now, the pressure is growing, as parking just got more limited. Employees are having a hard time finding parking spaces before going to work on the railroad, especially during the summer... more » -
Whitefish looking to add land to trails system Play Video
March 23, 2012 11:49 AM
WHITEFISH- Whitefish may acquire a 2,000 acre parcel of land west to provide a playground for outdoor enthusiasts and Governor Brian Schweitzer is working with a local organization to make a deal that limits residential and commercial development on the property. There will soon be 2,000 more acres to... more » -
Whitefish to see possible parking changes
March 19, 2012 11:25 PM
WHITEFISH- Parking changes may be coming to downtown Whitefish with the city council considering adding more parking to the downtown area, as well as changing some two hour parking spots to three hour parking. The council will review the Downtown Master Plan concepts for parking that can often be... more » -
DNA leads to arrest of Whitefish rape suspect
March 19, 2012 2:30 PM
WHITEFISH- DNA evidence has led the Whitefish Police Department to arrest Timothy M. House, 27, and charge him with sexual intercourse without consent. Police Chief Bill Dial says that the arrest came about as the result of a DNA "hit" by the Montana State Crime Lab. House was... more » -
Third time's a charm for Whitefish H.S. bond Play Video
March 16, 2012 7:52 PM
WHITEFISH- Third time is the charm for the Whitefish School District. Voters overwhelming approved the high school bond, which mean a new high school will be built. Almost 9,000 ballots were mailed out to registered voters living in the Whitefish School District area, and about half those voters mailed... more » -
FCLS, Whitefish Library officials reach agreement
March 8, 2012 7:17 PM
WHITEFISH- The Flathead County Library System (FCLS) Board and Whitefish Library officials have reached an agreement to an unsettled lawsuit. The Whitefish Library Association filed a lawsuit in June of 2011 to prevent the Flathead County Library System Board from removing any more books from the shelves of Whitefish Community... more » -
Whitefish Mountain Resort will be bustling with boarders this weekend!
March 7, 2012 7:09 PM
WHITEFISH - Whitefish Mountain Resort will be bustling with boarders this weekend during the 13th Annual Nate Chute Banked Slalom and Boardercross gets underway Saturday and Sunday. Nate Chute was a well-known snowboarder from Whitefish, who tragically took his own life at a young age. this "Contest for a... more » -
Public hearing to be held on plans for Whitefish Depot Park
March 5, 2012 7:34 PM
WHITEFISH- A $2.5 million master plan to renovate and preserve Depot Park in Whitefish will be considered during a public hearing at Whitefish City Council Monday night meeting. The one-block area near the train depot is used for a number of community events, such as the Farmers Market and Huckleberry... more »
