Three members of the local immigrant rights advocacy group Flathead Democracy were arrested on Sept. 16 and released the same day with citations from the City of Whitefish

Brian D. Werner was arrested in Portland, Ore. and will be extradited to Flathead County to face felony charges of criminal endangerment and criminal mischief

Historically known as a prerelease center, the 90-bed facility and step-down program for male offenders is on track to begin reintegrating inmates into the community at the former Greenwood Inn and Suites in Evergreen

Jami Leslie James, 50, was found guilty of six felony counts of sexual intercourse without consent for raping three young boys in Flathead County and Butte; the Butte-Silver Bow County jury deliberated the verdicts on Friday evening

The airport saw a record-breaking 86,954 passengers in July, up 11.7% from the same timeframe in 2024, as construction on the facility nears completion since breaking ground four years ago

Law enforcement obtained a felony arrest warrant for 53-year-old Kalispell resident Brian Werner

Jami Leslie James, 50, is accused of sexually assaulting three players who were under age 10 at the time of the alleged incidents. He is standing trial in Butte-Silver Bow County.

Del Orrin Crawford last year was sentenced to 100 years in the Montana State Prison with no parole eligibility restrictions. His attorney said his due process rights were violated, which is grounds for a new trial.

No injuries or property damage has been reported, and no victims have contacted law enforcement

Andrew Glenn Sullivan, 20, posted a $250,000 property bond following the fatal wreck. His latest charge comes after a pair of reckless driving offenses earlier this summer.

Jeffrey Scott Serio, 48, entered the plea in Flathead County District Court after allegedly causing the death of Raymond Maurice Grigg last month

Zachary Matthew Gargasz, 38, pleaded guilty earlier this year to being a felon in possession of a firearm following his 2017 conviction on a drug charge in Flathead County District Court

Nicole Lynn Shain, 40, pleaded guilty in April to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl

The plan for Fiscal Year 2026 will reduce property taxes as capital projects like a new public safety facility and landfill expansion progress

Local organizations are working to promote the “aging-in-place” model while implementing senior-friendly communities that bridge generational divides