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News from FVCC’s Art Dept. KALISPELL - Flathead Valley Community College’s Art Department invites the community to celebrate student creativity through four unique art events. Hosted in the Arts and Technology Building on campus in Kalispell, these events highlight the talent and hard work of FVCC’s student artists. All events are free and open to the public.  Wearable Arts: On display through Friday, April 25 Visit the spotlight showcase of wearable arts featuring jewelry and metalworks by graduating FVCC Goldsmithing & 3D Jewelry Design students Calie Storm, Kayden Greene, Emma Schlotfeldt and Noah Chamberlain.  Student Photography Exhibit: On...

News from Cherry Valley Principal Jon Gustafson   POLSON - Spring is here and once again it is time for Cherry Valley’s annual “Night of The Arts.” The event was held April 24. Every year Cherry Valley celebrates the fabulous artwork created by their students. The theme for this y...

News from the Lake County Job Service Employer Committee LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Job Service Employer Committee (JSEC) is excited to announce the winner of the 2025 Ken Rohrenbach Scholarship: Lauryn Buhr. Lauryn is a senior at Ronan High School and has been involved in National Honor Society,...

By Anne Cantrell, MSU News Service BOZEMAN — A project at Montana State University that works to support intertribal food sovereignty has received a $500,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation Humanities in Place program to continue and grow its work. The Buffalo Nations Food System Initiative pr...

News from Isabel Hicks, MSU News Service BOZEMAN - Montana State University is helping facilitate a grant to bolster the state’s mental health professional workforce and support people struggling with substance use in rural areas.   The federal Health Resources and Services Administration ...

MONTANA — Funding will help support counties and municipalities as they develop, enhance, and expand forensic stabilization services in local detention centers Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton recently announced the agency is now accepting proposals on...

Dates and information for NorthWestern Energy’s rate case public hearings but the Public Service Commission (PSC) has delayed public notices on opportunities for public hearings or comments following breaking news of a settlement with the Montana Consumer Advocate. Enviro groups will look into this set...

News from Kyle Schmauch, MT Senate Republicans HELENA — An innovative and groundbreaking technology bill sponsored by Senator Daniel Zolnikov, R-Billings, has been signed into law.  Senate Bill 212, the “Right to Compute Act,” protects Montanans fundamental free speech and prop...

News from Montana Department of Transportation PABLO — The Montana Department of Transportation, along with its partner Riverside Contracting, Inc., will begin safety improvement activities on US Highway 93 at the intersection with Minesinger Trail and North Reservoir Road.  Crews will be ...

News from Tribal Public Health and Lake County Public Health LAKE COUNTY - Tribal Public Health and Lake County Public Health are seeing an increase in Pertussis (whooping cough) cases in our communities. We want to help you stay safe by sharing important information about what to look for and how to pr...