Derek Joseph

Reporter at KPAX-TV (Missoula, MT)

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Derrick James Jackson sentenced for Bigfork murder

1 week ago | krtv.com | Derek Joseph

Derrick Jackson, who was found guilty for a murder in Bigfork, was sentenced on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Jackson — who was found guilty for the October 2022 death of Stanley Grotberg — was sentenced to serve 100 years in the Montana State Prison. Jackson was originally charged with two counts of deliberate homicide. In April 2025, a jury found him not guilty of deliberate homicide in the death of his mother Tricia Demotts.
Thousands gather on Main Street for Kalipsell's No Kings protests

1 week ago | kpax.com | Derek Joseph

KALISPELL — There are many No Kings Protests taking place across the state, including one in Kalispell, where thousands of people walked down Main Street. One group of protesters gathered at Depot Park while the other walked from the Flathead County Courthouse to combine the two demonstrations at the park. The groups led cheers and held up their signs, like many others across the country.
Humane Society of Northwest Montana hosting signature fundraiser for the summer

2 weeks ago | kpax.com | Derek Joseph

KALISPELL — The Humane Society of Northwest Montana is hosting a Summer Shindig on Saturday to help fundraise for the operating expenses for the shelter. The Shindig is free to attend and will offer food and games for people of all ages, along with raffle prizes from businesses and donors across northwestern Montana. The event will also include a 50/50 raffle with half the proceeds going toward the shelter and the other half to the winner.
Kalispell healthcare workers and residents rally for Medicaid

2 weeks ago | kpax.com | Derek Joseph

KALISPELL — With Medicaid on the mind, a small group of healthcare workers and concerned citizens gathered in Kalispell's Depot Park Thursday to rally against President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill and the leaders who support it. The group met with signs and chants at the ready and marched down Main Street until they reached Senator Tim Sheehy's Kalispell office.
Whitefish Mountain welcomes summer thrill seekers

2 weeks ago | kpax.com | Derek Joseph

WHITEFISH — With most of the snow melted on Whitefish Mountain, people are putting away their skis and snowboards for bikes and hiking shoes as summer adventures begin in Montana. From mountain views, challenging trails and recreational fun, it’s the time of year when Whitefish Mountain converts its ski area into a summer playground.
Logan Health holds celebration for cancer survivors

2 weeks ago | kpax.com | Derek Joseph

KALISPELL — In honor of June being Cancer Survivor Month, Logan Health held its first-ever celebration for cancer survivors, while also providing education on how to fight and prevent cancer. On Saturday, cancer survivors and their families showed up for an afternoon of fun and education in celebration of their battles with the disease.
Flathead Warming Center, Fresh Life Church team up for volunteer cleanup

3 weeks ago | kpax.com | Derek Joseph

KALISPELL — It takes a village to keep a town clean, which is why members of the Flathead Warming Center and the Fresh Life Church joined together to pick up trash on the Parkline Trail in Kalispell. Rock This City is put on once a year by the Fresh Life Church as a way to help the community with a week of volunteer work.
Bigfork Fire Department puts bond and mill levy on special election ballot

1 month ago | kpax.com | Derek Joseph

BIGFORK — The Bigfork Fire District Board of Trustees has approved a bond initiative and mill levy for the special election on September 9. The bond, if approved, will go toward building a new headquarters for the Bigfork Fire Department, along with replacing and upgrading existing facilities, and new equipment. Bigfork Fire Department Public Information Officer Allen Benitez elaborated on the severity of some of those potential fixes.
Polson holds procession for fallen heroes on Memorial Day

1 month ago | kpax.com | Derek Joseph

POLSON — The American Legion of Polson honored those who gave their lives serving our country with an honorary procession through downtown and a ceremony at the Lakeview Cemetery. Jeff Nelson from Hardwick Post 112 says the event's purpose was to get the community to honor fallen soldiers of past and present wars. “A community rallies around an individual that goes off to join the service, and sometimes they don't always come back,” Nelson said.
Glacier softball looks toward Class AA state tourney after securing another automatic bid

1 month ago | kpax.com | Derek Joseph

KALISPELL — The Glacier High softball team is no stranger to the state tournament, and it's competing for a second state championship in three years, led by a mix of experienced and younger players. After securing the No. 2 seed in the Western AA, Glacier has again established itself as one of the teams to watch in the postseason. Wolfpack coach Abby Snipes says her team made it to this point with strong offensive and defensive performances, along with being a tight-knit group.