Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
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🏘️ Community
The annual benefit concert Feed the Need at Wachholz College Center raised over $183,000 on Nov.
13 to help Flathead Food Bank fight hunger—doubling its usual funds while drawing hundreds of supporters, including country singer Drake Milligan and Rep. Courtenay Sprunger. The record-breaking event comes as the food bank faces rising demand with over 2,000 pantry visits and an upcoming Thanksgiving handout for 750 people.
🚧 Accidents
Southbound lanes of the Kalispell Bypass are closed from Three Mile Drive to U.S. Highway 2 after an oversize towing truck hit the Two-Mile Bridge Overpass—MDT has detoured traffic to Spring Creek Road while inspectors check the roadway for safety.
💼 Business
The ski patrol union reached a short-term agreement with Whitefish Mountain Resort for its first contract to cover the upcoming ski season starting December 4.
Union President Jamie Burkholder said a vote will take place after finalizing a few loose ends—negotiations will resume in the spring.
🏛️ Government
The southbound lane of Highway 93 bypass near Kalispell is closed for emergency work — City of Kalispell officials are addressing repairs to restore traffic flow.
🎉 Kalispell Events
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Concert
7-9 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Tickets available — Experience the holiday magic with Mannheim Steamroller’s signature sound and stunning multimedia effects.
Banff Mountain Film Festival
7 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Get Tickets — Celebrate the spirit of outdoor adventure through breathtaking films at the Banff Mountain Film Festival.
Handel's Messiah
3-9 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Ticket required — Experience the timeless beauty of Handel’s Messiah performed by the Glacier Symphony Orchestra and Chorale.
Elegant Holiday Dinner Experience
5-9 p.m. — Arts & Technology Building — $225 per person — Celebrate the season with an exquisite à la carte dinner showcasing culinary student artistry.
The Nutcracker Performance
2:00 – 3:30 PM — McClaren Hall, Wachholz College Center — Get Tickets — Experience the magic of live orchestral music with the Glacier Symphony Orchestra and the San Diego Ballet Company.
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