7:28 a.m. Someone on Ashley Lake Road reported that a “wet and icky bum” was at her door. 9:40 a.m. A Columbia Falls resident claimed that the neighbor’s dog, who ate at least ten chickens last year, was in the yard sniffing around the chicken coop. 11:34 a.m. A Columbia Falls resident reported that the neighbor […]

AP called race for Clinton last night making her the first woman to lead a major party's ticket

Father was carrying son when he slipped into geyser

7:27 a.m. Three men in a white Subaru were lighting off fireworks in the driveways of several Kila residents. According to one resident, their activities were scaring the neighborhood pets. 8:21 a.m. A Bigfork resident has questions about the neighbor’s cat. 8:28 a.m. A Kalispell man reported that transients frequently trespass on his property and […]

Sheriff says committee would be formed in coming weeks to discuss long-term jail solution

Constitutional reform organizer says they hope to bring a proposal for a new government to the council in the coming months

6:45 a.m. A home owner in Columbia Falls complained that his evicted tenant had yet to pack up and leave. 8:45 a.m. A Trumble Creek Road resident reported that four heifers had wandered onto his property. 10:31 a.m. A resident on Smokey Bear Lane has photographic evidence that his neighbor’s dog was on his property. […]

Rep. Ryan Zinke presents commemorative pins to nearly 200 local veterans

12:14 p.m. Someone saw two boys with skateboards breaking glass at the Kalispell middle school. They probably, according to the caller, used their skateboards to break some windows. 1:58 p.m. A resident on Lenwood Drive reported that a strange, but friendly dog was standing in his driveway. 2:17 p.m. A long-haired man was seen throwing […]

Union Pacific train derailed in the Columbia River Gorge on Friday

Park officials say crews have spent two weeks dealing with fallout of May storm

8:16 a.m. Cattle were obstructing traffic on Highway 2 near Columbia Falls. 10:01 a.m. A Columbia Falls woman complained that the neighbor woman kept walking out in front of her riding lawn mower, obstructing her progress. 11:33 a.m. A resident on Springwood Road reported that a worn out springer spaniel type dog was lying in his […]

7:22 a.m. A schnauzer wearing a cone on its head was spotted on the corner of Main Street and East Idaho Street. 10:58 a.m. Someone reported that a gray-haired man wearing purple pants and a wool jacket was riding his bike down Eighth Avenue West North, casing businesses. 11:00 a.m. A woman called from West […]

Calf was killed because it couldn't be reunited with its herd

Officials say puchase will have no immediate changes for Colstrip