Good morning, Kalispell.

Kalispell law enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested five men from Mexico during a traffic stop that revealed they were in the U.S. illegally — they will be processed for removal.

Eighteen K-12 students from six schools in northwestern Montana won prizes in the Keep Montana Green art contest aimed at promoting wildfire prevention, according to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Northwestern Land Office.

Winners from Creston, Plains, and Columbia Falls — including first, second, third, and honorable mentions — will advance to a statewide competition in April where top artists are set to receive ribbons, prizes, and calendar recognition.

Flathead Valley Tutor and Prep expanded its services by opening a new center on Third St. E. in Kalispell in January to help students and community members with homework help, test preparation and tutoring (one-on-one sessions start at 65 dollars per hour and group sessions are available). Owner M'Liss Heimbigner said the center adds to a tutoring team of 15 certified specialists serving families across the valley.

Researchers at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks in Sanders County have been searching the dense forest for a missing newborn elk calf whose capture must occur within 72 hours—so they can attach a special collar and gather vital data—and they will use GPS collars, camera traps, and fecal samples to learn why elk harvest numbers have fallen since 2006.

Senate Joint Resolution 18 passed the Senate Natural Resources Committee on April 5, asking leaders to weigh Flathead Lake's recreation needs the same as hydropower, fish, and irrigation uses.

Senate President Regier from Kalispell said the resolution was made to give locals a stronger voice—if approved it will move to the Senate floor and House committee—and experts say low snowpack and early glacial runoff may hurt lake levels.

On April 5, skiers and snowboarders ended the season at Whitefish Mountain Resort by competing in the annual pond skim competition—participants showed off creative costumes as they splashed across the pool.

Eagles Tribute Concert in Kalispell

7:30-9 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the original Eagles tribute band Hotel California with their iconic sound and impressive performances.

Weekly Spring Sunday Services

11 a.m. — Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Lakeside — Everyone is Welcome — Join for uplifting Sunday worship and Thursday evening Sunday School.

Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Offensive Skills Camp

April 12-13 — Flathead High School — Registration required — Improve your shooting skills and build confidence with expert coaching and intensive drills.

Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Concert

3-5 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Tickets available — Experience the transcendent beauty of Beethoven’s choral-symphonic masterpiece performed by local chorale and orchestra.

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen

8:30-9:30 p.m. — Snowline Acres — Ticketed event — Experience the timeless music of Queen performed by a string quartet under candlelight.

Taste of Italy: Wine Dinner Experience

6:30-9 p.m. — Mercantile Steak — Check event page for pricing — Savor a luxurious six-course dinner paired with exquisite Italian wines in an unforgettable culinary experience.

ATP Teens: We Will Rock You

7 p.m. — Whitefish Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — A thrilling musical featuring over 20 iconic Queen hits set in a dystopian world.

Run Flathead Running Clinic

2-7:30 p.m. — 175 Commons Loop, Kalispell, MT — Registration required — Enhance your running skills at a comprehensive clinic for all levels.

An Evening with Dr. Abraham Verghese

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — First 500 tickets include a free paperback edition of 'The Covenant of Water' — Engage with a leading voice in healthcare and storytelling.