Spring plowing is underway on Glacier National Park’s world-famous Going-to-the-Sun Road — but this year, something’s different. Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman brings you behind the scenes with the workers responsible for opening one of the most scenic drives in America. Hear what’s making this year easier — and what still lies ahead.

Listen now to look inside the conditions, challenges, and people behind Glacier’s most iconic roadway.

A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com.

In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town’s business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.

Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

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This week on Law Roundup, the absurd meets the everyday in Flathead County’s most entertaining police calls. From a man playing with fire — literally — at a gas station, to a Labrador named Butters terrorizing the neighborhood, to mysterious overnight machinery movement at the fairgrounds, we cover it all.

Read the Daily Inter Lake's latest law roundup reports - https://dailyinterlake.com/news/law-roundup/

A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com.

In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town’s business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.

Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

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In this week’s episode of News Now, host Taylor Inman breaks down the most pressing headlines across Northwest Montana. U.S. authorities deport multiple children—some U.S. citizens—following a major border arrest near Sweet Grass, raising questions about immigration enforcement. In Flathead County, the so-called “Cocaine Fairy” returns to the spotlight, now facing charges in a widespread burglary ring targeting seasonal homes. And in Kalispell, a federal grant for a crucial nonprofit childcare and housing initiative is unexpectedly pulled—then reinstated—under controversial circumstances tied to a Trump-era executive order.

Read more from this week’s show:
American children among group deported following Hi-Line immigration arrest
Suspected criminal ringleader was once known as the 'cocaine fairy'
Kalispell-based nonprofit sees federal funds pulled, then restored

Read more local and state coverage:
Feds drop trademark claim against Range Riders
Kalispell Planning Commission to weigh new housing rules
Police deem Mother’s Day killings in Kalispell a murder-suicide

A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com.

In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town’s business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.

Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

In this episode of News Now, reporter Taylor Inman breaks down three major stories from Northwest Montana. Voters in Kalispell approve a $2.9 million school levy — the first successful high school levy in 18 years — signaling strong community support for public education.

We also dig into the proposed America the Beautiful Act, which could direct $2 billion annually toward overdue public land maintenance, including millions already allocated to Glacier National Park. And in Libby, the community rallies to renovate local fields ahead of a summer youth baseball tournament, attracting teams from across Montana and Canada.

Read more from this week’s show:
School and special district election results
Daines proposes expanding federal funds for some public land projects
Community pitches in to prepare Libby for baseball tournament

Read more local and state coverage:
Flathead Valley burglary ringleader busted, Sheriff’s Office says
Venezuela man detained by Whitefish Border Patrol is released after week of protests
New director looks to lead Evergreen Chamber of Commerce

A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com.

In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town’s business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.

Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

Once, trains chugged right through the heart of Kalispell, making it a bustling railroad hub and commercial center in Northwest Montana. A spur line linked the town to Somers on Flathead Lake, where passengers and freight moved daily between Kalispell’s Great Northern Depot and the steamboat terminal.

Though the trains stopped running decades ago and the tracks removed, their impact still echoes today.

At the Northwest Montana History Museum, visitors can now step back in time through a detailed model railroad display as part of an exhibit highlighting the region’s timber industry roots.

Find out about the volunteers who made the display happen with Daily Inter Lake's story Traveling Back in Time. Read Heidi Desch's full story online.

The Northwest Montana History Museum is located at 124 Second Ave. E. in Kalispell. For more information, visit nwmthistory.org.

A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com.

In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town’s business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.

Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman for a recap of a few of this week’s biggest headlines. Kalispell City Council takes a major step toward redesigning Main Street by applying for a $25 million federal grant, aiming to make downtown safer and more walkable through a "road diet" project.

We also dive into the passage of Bobby’s Law, new statewide legislation that raises penalties for drunk driving following the death of Columbia Falls resident Bobby Dewbre. And in education news, Deer Park School is seeking voter approval of a $4 million bond to replace aging infrastructure, modernize classrooms, and add administrative space.

Read more of today’s stories:
Council appears likely to seek $25 million grant to redesign Main Street in Kalispell
Governor signs Bobby’s Law, imposing tougher drunk driving penalties
Deer Park School puts $4M bond before voters for new building

Read more local and state coverage:
Fine mountain dining returns to Kandahar Lodge on Big Mountain
Tribute concert honors Whitefish resident's commitment to music
FVCC raises over $60,000 for scholarships
Columbia Falls skate park opens to rave reviews

A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com.

In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town’s business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.

Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

Ready to kick off summer in Northwest Montana? This episode covers the best local events happening in May — from live music at Happy’s Inn and concerts with The Lowdown Drifters and Ned LeDoux, to epic film festivals in Whitefish, Mother's Day celebrations in Kalispell, and foodie fun with Whitefish Restaurant Week!

Plus, snag your spot at the Daily Inter Lake's exclusive Press Play concert with the Jamie Wyman Duo at https://flatheadtickets.com/ Watch or listen to our full interview with her on our Press Play podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2366043/episodes/17038165

Learn more about our featured business in this episode - Happy's Inn in Libby! Visit https://happysinn.com/ for their full summer concert line up and make a plan to rock out because if this summer's lineup is anything like last year's, these concerts will sell out!

For more information on all other events mentioned in this episode, please visit https://dailyinterlake.com/events.

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A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com.

In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town’s business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.

Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

This week on News Now, reporter Taylor Inman covers the top stories shaping Northwest Montana. Governor Greg Gianforte makes a stop in Kalispell to promote his 2025 fiscal agenda, including property tax relief and teacher pay raises, despite ongoing legislative gridlock. Kalispell City Council passes new ordinances cracking down on junk vehicles and community decay, sparking debate over government reach. Plus, Flathead County’s School Justice Partnership earns national recognition for its innovative approach to juvenile justice. With a 90% success rate, the program is changing lives and setting a statewide precedent for restorative youth practices.

Read more from this week’s stories:
Gianforte presses Legislature to pass property tax relief bills during Kalispell visit
Kalispell City Council votes to amend nuisance ordinances
Flathead restorative youth justice program gains national spotlight

Read more local and state coverage:
‘Personhood’ for embryos fails, other abortion bills head to governor’s desk
Students strike a chord at the 2025 District Music Festival
Welfare check leads to barricade situation in U.S. 2 hotel
Walk to End

A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com.

In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town’s business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.

Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.