Friday, January 17th, 2025
Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 43-year-old woman from Kalispell died in a two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 2, with drugs believed to be a contributing factor. KPAX
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jason Robert Skalsky received a partially suspended 10-year sentence for causing a vehicular accident under the influence of drugs in Kalispell, leaving a passenger injured. Daily Inter Lake
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montana State University recognizes undergraduate students for academic excellence by naming them to the President's and Dean's lists for the fall 2024 semester. Daily Inter Lake
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Glacier National Park introduces a temporary shuttle service to facilitate hiker access to Many Glacier during the Swiftcurrent area construction from July 1 to September 21, 2025, due to significantly reduced parking availability. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ The U.S. Forest Service is engaging the public to shape a management plan for the Flathead River's three forks to address increased recreational use, signaling significant changes since the last plan in 1980. KPAX
- ➤ Federal officials finalized a cleanup plan for the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company Superfund site, prioritizing a cost-effective containment method despite community group accusations of neglecting more protective, expensive alternatives. Flathead Beacon
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kalispell City Council plans to vote on an ordinance amendment to enhance enforcement on vacant and unsafe buildings, including the dilapidated Outlaw Inn. Flathead Beacon
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Logan Health Women’s Care introduces gynecologic oncology services in the Flathead Valley, offering local treatment options for women with gynecologic cancers. Daily Inter Lake
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Karaoke Night at Games N Taps
Enjoy a lively karaoke evening with Angelic Tunes every Wednesday at Games N Taps in Kalispell.
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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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Fleetwood Mac Tribute Concert in Kalispell
A 7-piece tribute band will perform timeless hits from Fleetwood Mac in a special concert at Wachholz College Center.
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