Thursday, December 12th, 2024

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Good morning, Kalispell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kalispell Police Department is actively searching for 58-year-old Doug Lowitz, last seen on November 28, and urges residents to help by checking outbuildings and reviewing surveillance footage. KPAX
- ➤ Flathead Electric Cooperative will conduct a 2-hour power outage in the Hungry Horse-Coram area on Thursday starting at 1 a.m. to repair its distribution system, affecting around 1,350 members. KPAX
- ➤ Blacktail Mountain Ski Area is opening a month earlier this year, promising an epic winter season of family fun starting December 13. KPAX
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Franco Mijael Vera Quispe was charged with felony assault and DUI after allegedly pointing a handgun at a Kalispell veterans organization employee. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ In 2023, Hailey Dawn Gemmrig pleaded guilty to misdemeanors after originally facing a felony assault charge for kicking a deputy during a traffic disruption incident. Daily Inter Lake
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Montana Supreme Court decision maintains the injunction against Senate Bill 99, ensuring transgender minors have access to certain healthcare treatments. Flathead Beacon
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A former Montana health department staffer critiques newly adopted rules for nonprofit hospitals, arguing they favor hospitals over the intended goal of stricter charitable act oversight. Daily Inter Lake
- ➤ Montana's new rules for evaluating nonprofit hospitals' charitable acts face criticism for aligning too closely with the desires of the hospital association, sparking a call for revisiting the regulations. Flathead Beacon
SHOP NEWS
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Annual Winter Classic Hockey Tournament
The Winter Classic is a competitive hockey tournament held in Kalispell, MT, featuring several age divisions and team participation.
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Elegant Christmas Tea Party & Tour at Conrad Mansion
Experience a festive tea party and guided tour of the beautifully decorated Conrad Mansion, highlighting the Christmas traditions of the Conrad family.
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Hands-On Sourdough Bread Baking Course
Participate in an interactive course to learn the art of making sourdough bread from scratch, suitable for all baking levels.
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Brash Winter Series Rodeo
Experience the excitement of Montana's long-standing rodeo culture featuring events like bull riding and barrel racing at the Majestic Valley Arena.
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2025 Planning Party for Women 50+
This event invites women aged 50 and older to discuss plans for outdoor activities and social gatherings in 2025 while fostering new friendships.
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Beast Athletes Winter Warfare 6 Powerlifting Competition
This is a sanctioned powerlifting competition open to both male and female participants aged 13 and older, featuring multiple divisions and weight classes.
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