News Now
Stay informed with the Daily Inter Lake's News Now podcast—your source for the latest headlines and breaking news from Flathead Valley and Northwest Montana. From boots on the ground interviews to local events, we keep you connected to the heart of your community. Brought to you by Northwest Montana’s longest-running daily newspaper: dailyinterlake.com.
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Episodes
215 episodes
Protests at Border Patrol in Whitefish, Yellowstone Bear Attack, and Political Violence Condemned
This week on News Now, we cover three major stories shaping Montana and beyond. In Whitefish, protesters were arrested after blocking a Border Patrol vehicle while raising concerns about the detention of a mother and daughter. Kalispell Mayor M...
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Kathleen Littfin: Award-Winning Quilter Turns Fabric into Love, Art, and Legacy
What if a quilt could hold more than stitches—what if it could hold love, memory, and joy? Meet award-winning quilter Kathleen Littfin, whose creations have comforted families, celebrated milestones, and turned grief into something beautiful. F...
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Montana Reacts to Charlie Kirk’s Death, Hockey Coach Trial, and Whitefish DUI Case
This episode of News Now covers three of Montana’s biggest developing stories. Politicians across the state respond to the shocking death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, remembered for his influence on young Republicans and his ties to M...
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Glacier Park Bear Attack, Highline Trail Tragedy, DUI Crash & Flathead County Budget Cuts
This week on News Now from the Daily Inter Lake, reporter Taylor Inman covers a series of major stories impacting Northwest Montana. First, a hiker was injured in a bear encounter in Glacier National Park, followed by a tragic fatal fall on the...
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Luxury Resort approved in Lakeside, Wildlife Threats & Glacier Park Water Concerns
Big developments, big impacts — here’s what you need to know. Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman as she goes over the week’s biggest stories for northwest Montana. Flathead County commissioners approve a massive 1,700-acre luxury resor...
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September in Montana: Festivals, Music, and Local Fun
Get ready for a jam-packed September across Northwest Montana! From Trego Heritage Day’s historic celebrations and Libby’s Clash of the Carvers chainsaw competition to live shows featuring Justin Moore, the Modern Rock Orchestra, and the Neil D...
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Tragedy on Birch Grove Road, Car Fire, Flathead Lake Recovery, and Forest Service Timber Plans
Daily Inter Lake's Taylor Inman brings you the top stories shaping Northwest Montana. This week, authorities investigate a tragic homicide after a pedestrian was struck and killed near Kalispell, one person is dead after car fire in Kalispell, ...
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Serious Juju at Risk: Can Kalispell Save Its Skate Park?
Serious Juju has been a lifeline for kids in Kalispell — offering free meals, mentorship, and a safe indoor skate park for nearly 20 years. Now, the nonprofit faces closure on September 6 unless it raises $33,500 to cover critical costs. In thi...
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Kalispell Plane Crash, West Glacier Tragedy, and Owl Bar Shooting Suspect Captured
This week on News Now, reporter Taylor Inman covers the results of preliminary investigations into two separate plane crashes in the Flathead — a fiery crash at Kalispell City Airport where all four passengers survived, and a tragic fatal wreck...
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Montana’s Must-See August Events: Chainsaw Art, Motown Magic & Midland Live
From world-class chainsaw carving in Libby to the soulful sounds of Motown in Whitefish, August in Northwest Montana is packed with unforgettable experiences. We spotlight the Clash of the Carvers international championship, tribute concerts to...
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Skydiving Tragedy, Flathead Lake Surprise, and Tyler Childers’ $500K Blackfeet Donation
This week on News Now from the Daily Inter Lake, reporter Taylor Inman covers three major stories from northwest Montana: a tragic skydiving accident at the Lost Prairie Boogie near Marion, how record-breaking July rainfall may have saved Flath...
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Digital Divide, Dispatch Dilemma, and a Downtown Decision
Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman as she goes over some of the week’s biggest headlines for northwest Montana. A popular Wi-Fi hotspot lending program at the Flathead County Library is at risk after losing federal funding — but the co...
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No Drama, Just Llamas: Hiking the Montana Backcountry with Some Unlikely Guides
Daily Inter Lake reporter Hailey Smalley follows Jamie Rolfing and his family as they reopen their 500-acre Great Northern Ranch to the public, inviting visitors to experience the quiet companionship of llamas along forest trails. Recapture the...
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Wolves in the Crosshairs, Veto Overridden, and Bigfork Bridge Rebuild Begins
Reporter Taylor Inman breaks down the major headlines shaping Northwest Montana this week. Montana’s wolf population is back in the spotlight as officials propose looser hunting and trapping rules — sparking debate across the state. Lawmakers s...
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Montana Festival Fever: Huckleberries, Faeries, Reggae & More Summer Highlights!
From Whitefish to Columbia Falls, this episode takes you inside the vibrant heartbeat of Northwest Montana's summer festival scene. We’re talking Huckleberry Days, the Flathead Faerie Festival, Heritage Days in Columbia Falls, reggae at the Mon...
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20,000 Strong: Why Fans Flock to Under the Big Sky Festival in Whitefish, Montana
What draws tens of thousands to a rural Montana ranch each summer? In this special episode from the Daily Inter Lake, reporter Taylor Inman hits the fields at Under the Big Sky 2025 to talk with fans from across the country. From college reunio...
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Lawsuit Challenges Luxury Resort, Whitefish Fire Destroys Iconic Building, Pre-Release Center Update
This week, we cover a trio of major stories out of northwest Montana. A group of Blankenship residents has filed a lawsuit to block a proposed luxury resort over easement concerns. In Whitefish, a two-alarm fire reduced a beloved historic build...
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Still Searching One Year Later: The Disappearance of Emily Rea
It’s been one year since 34-year-old Emily Rea vanished while paddleboarding near the Hungry Horse Reservoir in Montana. Despite extensive search efforts from law enforcement, volunteers, and specialized sonar teams, Emily remains missing—and n...
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Border Patrol Concerns in Whitefish, Glacier Gorge Rescue, and Helicopter Mayhem in Kalispell
In this News Now episode from the Daily Inter Lake, we cover three big stories from across northwest Montana. Whitefish city leaders raise concerns about federal immigration enforcement after a local traffic stop involving Border Patrol agents ...
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Idaho Firefighter Ambush, Jewel Basin Rescue, and Deer Culling Plan in the Flathead
In this episode of News Now from the Daily Inter Lake, reporter Taylor Inman covers three major stories from around the region. In northern Idaho, a shocking attack left two firefighters dead and one injured after a transient man set a wildfire...
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Jeep Ends Up in Flathead River After Risky Move at Fishing Access Site
A Jeep ended up in the Flathead River after a driver got too close to the edge at a fishing access site. No injuries were reported, but officials warn these “simple mistakes” can carry big risks. We had boots on the ground as crews ...
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Going-to-the-Sun Opens Early: Visitors React to Glacier’s Iconic Road Experience
In this special episode of News Now, reporter Taylor Inman hits the road — literally — to capture the joy, surprise, and awe of visitors experiencing Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road on its opening day on June 18th, 2025. From fami...
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Airport Partial Closure Planned, DUI Homicide Charge Filed, Fish Advisory Issued on Tribal Waters
This week on News Now, reporter Taylor Inman is covering major updates from around Northwest Montana. Glacier Park International Airport announces a partial closure for July 2026, with limited weekend operations due to much-needed runway repair...
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July Events Preview - Whitefish Arts Festival, Under the Big Sky, & Flathead's First Stadium Concert
Northwest Montana is packed with summer celebrations, and this episode of News Now has your ultimate July events roundup! From the 46th annual Whitefish Arts Festival to the first-ever stadium concert at Glacier Bank Park featuring Tyler Rich, ...
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Gianforte Signs Hiring Law, Bigfork Murder Sentencing, Kalispell's No Kings Protest Draws Thousands
In this episode of News Now from the Daily Inter Lake, reporter Taylor Inman breaks down three major stories making headlines across Northwest Montana. First, Governor Greg Gianforte signs a controversial new law in Evergreen aimed at cracking ...
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