Good morning, Kalispell.

Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety program awarded $15,395 in grants to six nonprofits—supporting community safety projects.

Bigfork Innovations Group received $2,500 to buy kids bike helmets for its free bike swap at Wayfarer’s State Park on Sunday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to noon—helping ensure local children ride safely.

NorthWestern Energy pitched the Montana utility board a 9.14% increase in natural gas rates after reaching a settlement with consumer representatives that means an average customer using 65 therms will pay about $4.74 more than last July; the agreement does not settle whether electricity rates will change to cover costs from a new gas plant in Laurel. The commission postponed the multi-day rate hearing, and a new date has not yet been set—leaving key issues for future debate.

The Montana Department of Transportation will begin repaving the Kalispell bypass on April 28—focusing on crack, chip, and fog sealing from west of West Reserve Drive to the Southern Ashley Creek Bridge.

The work will last about 8 weeks followed by a 30-day curing period, and drivers should expect reduced speeds, delays, and a temporary closure of the adjacent shared-use path.

Veteran Bill Austin from Pablo now relies on his service dog Gretchen—trained by Dog Tag Buddies—to help him manage mobility issues and PTSD after years of military service.

Dog Tag Buddies connects veterans with service dogs and provides training support across Montana to improve their quality of life.

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.

Champions of Magic Show

7:30-9 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Ticketed event — Experience an all-new thrilling magic show from the world-renowned Champions of Magic team.