Good morning, Kalispell.

Casey Jermyn opened Flathead Running Company in downtown Kalispell on March 22 to offer runner-specific gear and host local events—he uses advanced foot scanning to match customers with the best shoes—engaging the community in his passion for running.

A Whitefish woman 28 year old Mia Yvette Webber, who is suffering an apparent mental health crisis, was charged with felony assault with a weapon after she allegedly attacked her boyfriend with a knife on April 1, cutting his arm and drawing blood — she remains in jail with bail set at $75,000 and will appear in court on April 17.

Reed’s Slough Wildlife Viewing Area opened in Kalispell at the corner of Manning and North Somers Road—built with support from local families' conservation easements and state agencies—it now offers educational visits and birdwatching with 130 bird species observed.

The project started construction in spring 2024 and celebrates a strong local partnership.

Flathead Lakers received a $42,750 DNRC grant on April 12th to start a project that will use state data to contact out-of-state boaters from waters with mussel infestations—analysts will review five years of visitor data to identify high-risk users and offer them incentives to follow Montana’s Clean, Drain, Dry guidelines while the nonprofit awaits additional records to begin outreach this spring or next season.

Federal officials halted the Gunsight Lake bull trout project at Glacier National Park after two conservation nonprofits sued over missing review details — documents filed on April 9 showed the rainbow trout removal was completed while plans to restock native trout have not started.

Kalispell City Council plans to apply for a $25 million federal grant to redesign Main Street and First Avenue East and West—adding safety improvements like reduced traffic lanes and wider sidewalks.

A work session will likely be held soon to set next steps—public input has already shaped the design.

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.

Mother's Day Flower Frame Craft Event

8 p.m. — Meadows Edge — Cost to be determined — Create a heartfelt flower frame as a special gift for Mom.