Authorities Suspect Arson in Edgerton Elementary and Glacier High School Fires
The separate incidents occurred early Monday morning. The Kalispell Police Department is working with school officials to collect evidence and maintain public safety.
The separate incidents occurred early Monday morning. The Kalispell Police Department is working with school officials to collect evidence and maintain public safety.
The study will assess the project’s capacity to support a $13 million capital campaign for a new library building proposal that’s estimated to cost up to $28 million
The male victim was transported to Logan Health for further treatment after sustaining a gunshot wound on the night of Aug. 6
Law enforcement identified the deceased individual as 62-year-old Julie Brandner
Experts at the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research say that despite strong wage gains, Kalispell’s affordability is the worst in the state when compared with income levels as residents become increasingly displaced
Brian Scott Weidner, 43, was booked in the Flathead County Detention Center on a pending felony charge of intimidation
Dylan Austin Olson, 26, now faces an additional 10-year term in the Montana State Prison after the use of firearm, destructive force and dangerous weapon amendments were added to his felony deliberate homicide charge
Experts at the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research estimate visitors spent $755 million statewide on lodging, goods and services in 2025, three-quarters of which was spent in regions outside of Glacier and Yellowstone national parks
Crews replaced more than 30 acres of pavement and upgraded infrastructure to improve the runway, which had not been rehabilitated since 2009
The warnings were issued for Good Creek Road, Alder Creek Road, Gregg Road and Old Good Creek Road as the blaze grows to 945 acres
The cause of the July 28 fire on Fenn Way remains under investigation
The wildfire is burning 15 miles southeast of Spotted Bear Ranger Station in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Officials issued a fire watch this weekend as hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast to elevate danger.
Investigators are working to determine the cause and origin of the fire that occurred at 125 Fenn Way
A rise in housing inventory and listings has added fluidity to northwest Montana’s real estate market as buyers surrender to high mortgage rates
The 30-bed emergency shelter is currently closed while construction crews complete renovations as part of the $16.9 million expansion projects while the transitional and permanent apartments remain operational
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