Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
Good morning, Kalispell.
🚧 Accidents
A 37-year-old woman was killed in Flathead County's first vehicle fatality of 2025 involving a suspected DUI crash on Montana Highway 35.
🚨 Crime
A Ronan man was found guilty of negligent homicide after his child died from fentanyl exposure, with sentencing set for January 3, 2025.
🌲 Environment
The Flathead Lake Biological Station, after inspecting over 100,000 boats, found no invasive mussels in local waters for 2024, amid regional concerns.
Six skier-triggered avalanches were reported by the Flathead Avalanche Center near Whitefish Mountain Resort, highlighting increased avalanche risks after recent heavy snowfalls.
🏛️ Government
A federal court in Missoula will decide on Jan.
8 if the Flathead Conservation District can mandate the removal of a house built without permits on the banks of McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park by the Amblers from San Diego.
Polson attorney John Mercer plans to apply for a two-year judicial appointment and run for a full term in 2026 after the abrupt resignation of judge-elect Britt Cotter due to felony drug charges, creating a vacancy in the 20th District Court.
Pam Holmquist has been elected as the chair of the Flathead County Commission, succeeding Randy Brodehl for the year, with Brad Abell as vice chair.
Residents of the Big Mountain Resort Area District will vote on a proposed 3% resort tax aimed at funding emergency services and infrastructure enhancements, with ballots due by January 21.
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2025 Planning Party for Women 50+
This event invites women aged 50 and older to discuss plans for outdoor activities and social gatherings in 2025 while fostering new friendships.
Beast Athletes Winter Warfare 6 Powerlifting Competition
This is a sanctioned powerlifting competition open to both male and female participants aged 13 and older, featuring multiple divisions and weight classes.
Karaoke Night at Games N Taps
Enjoy a lively karaoke evening with Angelic Tunes every Wednesday at Games N Taps in Kalispell.
USPA Tested 2025 Big Sky Winter Classic
The USPA Tested 2025 Big Sky Winter Classic is a sanctioned powerlifting competition in Kalispell, Montana, offering drug testing and limited registration.
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