Good morning, Kalispell.

Last weekend, the Lake County Fair honored tradition with a successful rodeo at the Fairgrounds featuring an Iron Cowgirl Challenge, breakaway roping, and barrel racing.

Organizers said strong community support + solid performances promise a return of the event next year.

Great Basin Team 7 and local agencies met Tuesday at Olney Fire Station to update residents on efforts to contain the 2,700-acre Skillet Fire near Olney.

Officials said progress has slowed in recent days and warned that hotter temperatures later this week could spark increased fire activity.

On July 30, the BIA approved a fee jump for the Flathead Irrigation Project — a measure to cover rising costs — setting rates at $46 an acre from January 2027; the Board adopted the measure during a special Thursday meeting as farmers brace for reduced water from low snowpack.

PRCA Rodeo Montana

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Flathead County Fairgrounds — Tickets starting at $89 — Experience the thrill of professional rodeo action in Kalispell.