On the fourth day of Kenneth James Floyd’s negligent homicide trial in Flathead County, the victim’s sister described a phone conversation in which the defendant claimed responsibility for the hit-and-run death of Kimberly Gilham

Flathead County jurors during the third day of Kenneth James Floyd’s negligent homicide trial were shown interview footage of the defendant telling detectives a different version of events compared to earlier witness testimony and evidence

During the second day of the negligent homicide trial in Flathead County District Court, Kimberly Gilham's husband described escalating tensions with the defendant, Kenneth James Floyd, who was previously married to the victim

Kenneth James Floyd, 40, is charged with three felonies in the death of Kimberly Gilham after he allegedly ran her over with his vehicle and fled the scene in 2023; defense placed blame on the victim’s then-husband

The sector saw a real annual GDP growth of 12.4% statewide last year, even as Flathead manufacturers report a desperate struggle to find qualified employees

Friday, Oct. 17 12:13 p.m. An SUV and a “beat up” Subaru were spinning brodies in the parking lot. 4:22 p.m. Someone was sitting on a suitcase and enjoying a package of muffins. 9:29 p.m. A driver was warned for rolling coal. 9:39 p.m. Seven pickup trucks peeled out in all different directions. 9:39 p.m. […]

Offenders could start arriving at the former Greenwood Village Inn and Suites from the Montana State Prison as early as next week to begin reintegrating back into the community in the first state-run prerelease facility

Sunday, Oct. 5 12:13 a.m. Someone was sitting in a 4Runner and bumping beats.   12:58 p.m. A man was convinced the next-door neighbor committed feline homicide in retaliation of their political differences, which has become tense since the 2024 presidential election. 2:02 p.m. A man who was killing crowing roosters on his property in […]

Flathead County officials say the public safety bond would double capacity and enhance safety at a new location in south Kalispell; ballots for the general election will be sent out Oct. 17

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office currently has five vacancies out of its 65 total deputy positions as veteran law enforcement officers retire

The 138-unit development utilizes federal housing tax credits through the Montana Board of Housing to offer affordable apartments on North Meridian Road

Since launching in 2021, Blackfeet Eco Knowledge has united elders and young interns to reconnect tribal members to their land and traditions while protecting sacred places like Chief Mountain

Saturday, Sept. 25 10:18 a.m. A shepherd mix was barking too close to a school. 10:29 a.m. A citizen need help getting the lid off a grease bucket, but it was “pretty stuck.” 9:06 p.m. Teenagers were cussing at apartment complex tenants. Sunday, Sept. 26 2:47 p.m. Two different stories surrounding a road rage incident […]

The water year, which ran from Oct. 1, 2024 through Sept. 30, 2025, saw a below-normal seasonal water supply; National Weather Service issues winter storm warning in Glacier National Park with up to 10 inches forecast at high elevations

The Columbia Falls-based “proggy psychedelic doom funk” band is hitting their stride with their third full album and a growing following at their high-energy live shows as they navigate the highs and lows of northwest Montana’s seasons