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Lawmakers Eye More Prison Beds - Flathead Beacon
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Beacon file photo. HELENA — Citing an unprecedented surge in state inmates, Montana lawmakers convening on corrections issues Tuesday committed to addressing a 500-prison-bed shortage during the ...
School Followed Weather Protocols Prior to Lightning Incident ...
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Local School Followed Weather Protocols Prior to Lightning Incident, Superintendent Says One student remains in the ICU following a Monday lightning strike at a Glacier High School soccer tryout.
The 2024 Transportation Issue - Flathead Beacon
WEBAug 28, 2024 · The 2024 Transportation Issue. As the Flathead Valley continues to grow, city planners work to enhance road infrastructure safety in Kalispell, while recreation advocates in Columbia Falls and ...
County Commissioners Approve 2025 Budget - Flathead Beacon
WEBAug 31, 2024 · The 2025 CIP budget allocates $1.1 million for culture and recreation, $168,000 for public health, $4.6 million for public safety, $3.65 million for public works, $2.2 million for general ...
Montana Climate Case - Flathead Beacon
WEBMontana’s Climate Change Lawsuit Held v. Montana is the first constitutional climate change lawsuit to go to trial. In the case, filed in 2020, 16 youth plaintiffs from across Montana allege the state government has violated their constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment.
Winter Storm Prompts Road Closures as Emergency Officials Urge …
WEBJan 11, 2024 · Bitter cold, high winds and whiteout conditions have prompted one county road closure and shut down operations on Big Mountain as a powerful winter storm arrives in earnest. By Beacon Staff ...
Flathead Lake’s Shelter Island Mansion Sells for Undisclosed Sum
WEBDec 9, 2018 · Mansion on private island was listed for $13.95 million after originally listed for $78 million in 2012. Shelter Island. Courtesy photo. One of the most expensive homes in Montana perched on its ...
Girls Play Football, Too: Flag Football State Tournament Showcases ...
WEB5 days ago · Football Girls Play Football, Too: Flag Football State Tournament Showcases Popularity and Growth . Two-time defending state champion Glacier High School won their first-round game 44-0; Flathead ...
UPDATE: Wildfire West of Elmo Grows Beyond 10,000 Acres
WEBJul 30, 2022 · A wildfire burning west of the Lake County community of Elmo led to residential evacuations Friday evening as firefighters from multiple agencies converged on the blaze, including aerial and ...