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Former Whitefish Assisted Living Facility Director Accused of Stealing Narcotics Pleads Not Guilty to Burglary Charges
The 33-year-old former director of an assisted living and memory care facility in Whitefish accused of stealing narcotics from a resident’s room last year has pleaded not guilty to a felony count of burglary in Flathead County District Court. Jillian Mackenzie Gue entered the plea before Judge Robert Allison...
Wrangle up some seats – County fairgrounds grandstands expected to open after repairs
Fairgoers should be able to grab a seat at the rodeo or concerts during the Northwest Montana Fair in August after an analysis showed the grandstands needing immediate repairs are safe. The fairgrounds closed the covered grandstands in May due to safety concerns. Martin/Martin Consulting earlier this month conducted a visual structural assessment of the 16,000-square-foot grandstands and supporting framework, finding the need to make specific repairs to the grandstands before they can open for seating. Flathead County has hired Martel Construction to complete two immediate repair items: reinforcing and repairing loose or split bridging on the roof canopy and...
Trash power: Flathead landfill facility turns refuse into electricity
At the Flathead County Landfill, one person's trash really is another's treasure — at least for the Flathead Electric Cooperative. Since 2009, the member-owned utility has found treasure in the trash that fills the municipal solid waste facility along U.S. Highway 93 between Kalispell and Whitefish. A power generating plant there, developed in partnership with Flathead County, turns methane gas from decomposing waste into electricity that goes into the power grid — a novel use of a harmful greenhouse gas that otherwise would be burned in an outdoor flare without harnessing its combustive energy.
Legals for June, 30 2024
NO. 30380 Public Notice On Wednesday July 10th, 2024. Treweek Mini Storage will be having an auction at 3220 US Hwy 93 South, Kalispell, MT. Starting at 5:30 pm. In pursuant of Montana Code Annotated 70-6-411, 70-6-601, and 70-6-420. Proceeds to satisfy lien. Unit goes to the highest bidder for cash. Auction is subject to redemption by tenants on or before July 1st, 2024. Units are as follows: Donald Kaufmann-306 Michelle Rice-212 Don Leuty-278 John Nord-170 Thomas Harding-260 Donald Kaufmann-305 Tabbetha Clouse-168 Stephan Thompson-6701 Kimberly Purser-7501 Ann Mccortison-148 Joseph Mihalko-92 Garrett Myers-234 May 19 and June 30, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________ NO. 30453 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED FY24 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the...
Fugitive Drowns in Flathead River While Fleeing Law Enforcement
Search and Rescue (SAR) crews last Friday night recovered the body of a 35-year-old North Carolina fugitive at the confluence of the North and Middle forks of the Flathead River north of Blankenship Bridge following a foot pursuit from law enforcement, according to a Flathead County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) news release.
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