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Ronan man dies in head-on crash News from Lake County Sheriff Don Bell RONAN — The identity of the driver killed in a head-on crash at mile marker 50, north of Ronan, on Highway 93 at about 1 a.m. on April 25, is 34-year-old Devin Fryslie of Ronan.  The deceased has been sent to the State Medical Examiner for Autopsy.  The Lake County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death and Montana Highway Patrol are investigating the crash. The Lake County Sheriff/Coroner’s Office sends our condolences to the family of Mr. Fryslie.   Civically engaged SKC student recognized with volunteer award News from the Governor’s Office of Community...

News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA ­­- Joining Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Commissioner Sarah Swanson, Governor Greg Gianforte recently celebrated a $250 million tax cut for businesses. “As a businessman, I know how high taxes can hinder the ability o...

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 o...

POLSON — The Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen hosted a hands-on youth education event on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hobby Horse Place LLC, aimed at preparing young riders for responsible and skilled travel in Montana’s backcountry. Designed with the next generation in mind, the eve...

Ezekiel Misa  POLSON - Ezekiel Joy Misa Jr. was born on April 8, 2025, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Nesting Place. He was 21 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, .4 ounces. Ezekiel’s parents are Emanuelle LaChance and Ezekiel Misa of Polson. Ezekiel’s maternal grandparen...

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,...

News from RMEF MISSOULA, — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation raises its voice to honor those who freely give of their time and talents during National Volunteer Week. It especially celebrates its thousands of volunteers from coast to coast who plan and execute RMEF big game banquets. “Our...

News from CSKT FLATHEAD LAKE — Fish on, fish on, and fish on! 2025 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake is on course for a new record of lake trout entries. There are three weekends left in this event, which is sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. The event ends on Saturday, May 10...

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...