Good morning, Kalispell.

Black Angus Casino reopened on July 1 after extensive renovations following an April 2024 fire that damaged the building from firefighting water.

Owner Wendi Dietz and local contractors redesigned the layout (and solved permit and licensing delays) to welcome patrons again.

The Flathead County Library Board of Trustees dropped the 50-cent fee on credit card transactions amid legal concerns and raised black and white copy prices from 10 to 15 cents – a change effective Aug.

3 to avoid manual fee calculation errors.

Katelyn Baughman, 18, underwent a donor heart transplant on May 4 at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City after being diagnosed with Danon disease — she is now making steady progress in recovery as her family prepares for ongoing checkups during her yearlong rehabilitation.

Lauren Bergman, a 34-year-old lumberjill from Kalispell, won first place at the North American Women’s Cup in Virginia on May 30 and took third at the Women’s World Championship in Budapest on June 6 — boosting her international profile after setting a record last year.

Houndmouth Live Concert

9 p.m. — Majestic Saloon — Get tickets — Experience roots rock infused with indie and blues storytelling from the acclaimed band Houndmouth.

Kalispell Pet Fest

10 AM – 3 PM — Flathead County Fairgrounds — Free entry with a pet food donation — Celebrate pets with games, adoptions, and educational exhibits.

NW Montana Cars and Coffee

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Krispy Kreme — Free entry — Cruise in for a morning of coffee and classic cars in Kalispell every Sunday from May to September.

Waylon Wyatt & Cole Chaney Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the kickoff of Under the Big Sky Festival with live music from Waylon Wyatt and Cole Chaney.

Marcus King Band Concert

Official Under the Big Sky After Party — Evening — Majestic Valley Arena — Ticket info available — Experience the electrifying Marcus King Band live in Kalispell.

Charles Wesley Godwin and Coleman Jennings Concert

6:00 – 9:30 PM — Majestic Valley Arena — Cost TBA — Experience the sounds of Charles Wesley Godwin and Coleman Jennings under the Big Sky.

NWMT Cars and Coffee at Kalispell Krispy Kreme

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Krispy Kreme — Free entry — Cruise in for coffee and classic cars every Sunday morning in the summer.

Sara Evans Concert

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Check event page for ticket prices — Experience the enchanting sounds of Sara Evans in a beautiful venue.

Midland Concert

6-9 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Presale tickets available — Enjoy a classic country vibe from the Texas trio Midland in an outdoor show.