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Kalispell, MT, United States

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National Park Service awards 2nd phase construction contract for Sperry Chalet

The second phase of construction for Glacier National Park's Sperry Chalet starts this summer. The chalet's dormitory was burned in the Sprague Fire in 2017. The National Park Service announced they awarded the contract to Dick Anderson Construction. The Great Falls construction company already worked on phase one. The second phase contract is $4. 73 million. Construction should start in early… → Read More

Whitefish Lake Watershed Project receives conservation, collaboration award

A conservation effort between multiple Montana agencies, conservation groups and timber and energy companies recently earned international honors. The Whitefish Lake Watershed Project conserves more than 13,000 acres of forest, endangered species habitats and wetlands near Whitefish. The project was awarded the Habitat Conservation Partnership Award. → Read More

Montana lawmakers increase state parks vehicle registration fee

Montana state parks continue to see an increase of people, and it’s causing workers to fall behind on much-needed park maintenance. Montana lawmakers found a solution by passing a bill that would give the parks more funding. Lone Pine State Park is just one of many that will be impacted. "Lone Pine's a real jewel close to Kalispell,” said Kalispell resident Don Arthur. → Read More

Marion School District asks voters for 2 levies in upcoming election

It’s only one week until school elections. The Flathead Valley has plenty of school elections going on, and the Marion School District has two levies on the ballot. On May 7, voters will have to go to the Marion Fire Department to cast their votes on the Marion school levies. Marion School District goes from kindergarten to eighth grade. Administrators are asking for two levies that will be for… → Read More

FWP sees call increases for grizzly, black bears in 2018

The Flathead's population is growing, and that means the chance of more human-animal encounters. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks released its annual grizzly bear, black bear and mountain lion management reports on Tuesday. Bears and lions are already out in the Flathead Valley. FWP keeps track in an annual summary. → Read More

Somers Middle School starts $15.8 million construction project

After unstable soil made a Flathead school stop construction on a $15. 8 million project, crews are now finally breaking ground. Construction workers are working on stone columns for the foundation of Somers Middle School’s addition. The work just started in April. Workers planned to start last summer in a different area, but tests showed the soil was too unstable. → Read More

FWP earns low grade for water inspection management

A new advocacy group is criticizing the way Montana is trying to keep aquatic mussels out of the state’s waters. Watershed Protection Advocates gave Montana a C- rating for watercraft inspection station management. The group said Montana's waters are either completely or partially unprotected from invasive mussels. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials said the report uses last year's data.… → Read More

Flathead's Habitat for Humanity celebrates 30 years building homes

Flathead's Habitat for Humanity is celebrating a milestone this year. For the last 30 years they've built houses for the community. Habitat for Humanity workers and volunteers work about three days a week building homes. "Currently we are building three homes for three families," said Habitat for Humanity executive director Bob Helder. After the three they are working on now are finished it will… → Read More

MDT warns snowmelt, blocked culverts can cause water-covered roadways

On Tuesday Montana Department of Transportation officials said water caused trouble along Old Reserve Drive in Kalispell. Kalispell MDT maintenance chief Justun Juelfs said low-lying roadways are the problem areas for water issues. The rapid snowmelt caused water to get on Old Reserve Drive, but MDT said blocked culverts can also cause water on roadways. Workers make sure culverts are cleared.… → Read More

Winner announced for HGTV Dream Home in Whitefish

A winner has been named for the the HGTV Dream Home in Whitefish. Beverly Fulkerson from Indiana won the gorgeous home on Whitefish Mountain along with a $250,000 check and a new car. It's the biggest HGTV Dream Home prize package yet, estimated at over $2. 3 million. Fulkerson’s name was drawn from 135 million entries. Click here to see the HGTV Dream Home 2019. ---The following is a press… → Read More

Doctor shares tips to increase vitamin D in the winter

Montana’s winters are plagued by inversions, snowstorms and cloudy skies, which means the sun does not come out often. It can cause some vitamin deficiencies. "Whenever we measure vitamin D levels in women or the general population they are highest in September, you know, after we have had the beautiful long summer, and lowest in March, which is where we are at right now," said Dr. Adriane… → Read More

Over 80 vendors take part in 8th annual Montana Sportsman Expo

The 8th annual Montana Sportsman Expo kicked off Friday at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. On Saturday, people filled the expo to check out all the different businesses. This year the expo has 83 vendors. That’s about 10 more than last year. From shooting arrows to learning about birds to fishing, there’s no shortage of things to see or do. Anywhere from 5,500 to 7,500 people take part in the… → Read More

Leads prompt more arrests related to Coram homicide

Flathead deputies arrested two more suspects after leads developed in a murder investigation in Coram last Thursday, Feb. 14. Prosecutors already charged 19-year-old Martin Chandler with deliberate homicide. On Thursday, Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino said the department issued two search warrants. One search went on in the Evergreen area- where deputies found a firearm that was involved in… → Read More

Drugs believed to be involved in Coram homicide

Flathead prosecutors charged a man with deliberate homicide after a shooting in Coram. Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino says meth was involved in the murder. Court documents claim 19-year-old Martin Chandler shot William Melton at a residence in Coram in the early morning on Feb. 14. Heino said deputies found some meth labs and are continuing to conduct interviews Tuesday. Officials said the… → Read More

Kalispell continues trail planning, to break ground in 2020

The city of Kalispell is almost done designing the new Kalispell trail that will go through downtown. It is part of the Core and Rail Redevelopment project. A new industrial rail park was completed in October 2018. Before taking out the old train tracks, city officials said they have to wait for the rail businesses to relocate to the new rail park. The city is still working to design the trail… → Read More

Montana airports see flight increases

Over the last decade, some of Montana's larger airports have added new flights or extended certain flight services. The increased traffic is even causing some airports to expand. Since Glacier Park International Airport director Rob Ratkowski started in 2004, the number of direct flights has gone from just four to 11. He thinks the area has something to do with the increase. "Look where we… → Read More

Glacier High School band chosen for national Memorial Day Parade

A Kalispell high school’s marching band received an impressive honor to march in a special parade, but now they need to raise money to make the trip. The Glacier High School band is preparing to play on a national stage this May. "Our principal came down and interrupted class and said, ‘I have some news for you,’” said David Barr, Glacier High School director of bands. “‘You have been nominated… → Read More

Thousands attend Whitefish Winter Carnival Grand Parade

In Whitefish on Saturday, a big event took place that draws thousands from all over the Flathead. The 60th annual Whitefish Winter Carnival's kicked off with its Grand Parade. This year's theme is Woodstock. Most of the floats and people in the parade were decked out in hippy decor. NBC Montana walked in the parade and handed out candy to spectators. Over 50 floats traveled through downtown… → Read More

Fundraisers plunge for Whitefish's 20th annual Penguin Plunge

Warm temperatures kicked off the 20th Penguin Plunge Saturday morning in Whitefish. One-hundred sixty-seven individuals on 35 teams plunged into a hole of water cut out in Whitefish’s icy lake. Multiple different groups jumped in the lake, from Whitefish Police to Kalispell Police to Kalispell Middle School. Some people were even decked out in crazy outfits. It's all to benefit Special Olympics… → Read More

Flathead avalanche forecasters explain how they decide conditions

Plenty of people enjoy recreating in the backcountry, but it comes with avalanche risks. That's why Flathead Avalanche Center workers test the dangers themselves. "So a lot of it is going out and getting our feet and hands in the snow and poking around and digging," said Blase Reardon, the lead avalanche forecaster for the Flathead Avalanche Center. They look for natural avalanches, and even… → Read More