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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two suspects (James Ekvall and Ashley Bruns) in a string of vehicle thefts were arrested Monday after thermal imaging detected them hiding under a tree in Haskill Basin outside Whitefish during a multi-agency manhunt. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ A jury in Kalispell found Derrick Jackson guilty of deliberate homicide in the October 2022 killing of Stanley Grotberg and not guilty of killing his mother, Tricia Demotts — he will be sentenced on April 29. KPAX
- ➤ A jury yesterday acquitted Derrick James Jackson of killing his mother—while convicting him of murdering her boyfriend and attempting to discard the gun used in the October 2022 Bigfork slayings—and Flathead County Judge Amy Eddy set his sentencing for April 29. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ James Ekvall and Ashley Bruns are in custody at the Flathead County Detention Center after a burglary and vehicle theft near Whitefish led to a multi-agency chase that ended in Haskill Basin — both suspects were arrested without injury — and now face charges for multiple related crimes. Flathead Beacon
- ➤ Two suspects—James Ekvall and Ashley Bruns—were arrested on Monday after police responded to a burglary near Whitefish at 8:15 a.m., recovered stolen vehicles abandoned after a chase, and now hold them pending formal charges for multiple burglaries and vehicle thefts across the Flathead Valley. KPAX
- ➤ A Flathead County jury convicted 39-year-old Derrick James Jackson on Monday of deliberate homicide for killing 65-year-old Stanley Grotberg in October 2022 and tampering with evidence while finding him not guilty of murdering his 62-year-old mother—he is now in custody and will face sentencing on April 29. Flathead Beacon
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brock Tessman was named the new president of Montana State University and will take office on July 1. He was selected by the Montana Board of Regents after a months-long search and led Northern Michigan University—experience that will help guide his work at MSU. Flathead Beacon
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kalispell’s Kaleb Fleck pleaded guilty on April 7th for the 2023 killing of Scott Bryan, a homeless man—his sentence marks a final step in a case that has affected the local community. Local food banks struggle with shortages from federal funding cuts and House Bill 896 may soon criminalize harboring people with unknown immigration status. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ The Montana Department of Transportation is planning to build a 28,000 square foot facility in north Kalispell by requesting annexation of a 9-acre maintenance yard at 2905 U.S. 93 North. A public hearing is held today at 6 p.m. at City Hall to discuss project details including zoning, annexation and a road connection—elements that tie into the city's upcoming land use plan—. Daily Inter Lake
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Four properties are on the market for around $800,000. Listings include a mountain modern home in Columbia Falls with four bedrooms and a three–car garage, a Bigfork residence with an open floor plan and spacious deck, a Kalispell home with radiant heat and outdoor space, and a completely updated Whitefish townhouse with clubhouse access. Flathead Beacon
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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