Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of October.
Good morning, Kalispell.
💼 Business
At the Kalispell Chamber Business Matters Luncheon on Sunday, local industry leaders explained how robotics and AI can boost safety and improve work conditions at Flathead Valley mills.
Weyerhaeuser and other companies outlined plans for automation upgrades & worker training to enhance efficiency.
🎓 Education
The Flathead Valley Community College Board approved Deborah Kish Stephan’s contract to be the new president starting Jan.
1 (she will earn a $250,000 salary for 18 months plus a yearly bonus) after a months-long search. Stephan, from Tampa, will serve until June 30, 2030.
Montana State University unveiled a 20,000 sqft College of Nursing building at 311 Heritage Way in Kalispell on Oct.
12. The facility—featuring modern simulation labs and community spaces—benefits 67 fall students while supporting a statewide push to address Montana’s nurse shortage.
📰 Real Estate
A Texas-based developer refiled a TIF request on Oct.
17 for $13.9M to connect 3rd Avenue West, demolish Herberger's, extend utilities and improve streetscapes at Kalispell Center Mall & nearby areas. City Council will review the proposal in the coming weeks.
🏈 Sports
Local cowboy Zanen Pitts competed in Kok-boru for Team USA at the Nomad World Games in Kyrgyzstan early last month, showcasing intense horsemanship and strength as his team faced tough international opponents + all while celebrating Kyrgyzstan's Independence Day.
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