Sadie Rison

1 day ago | nbcmontana.com | Sadie Rison

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. — Columbia Falls School District held its first of three meetings to discuss ideas on a future high school enhancement bond. Wednesday night’s meeting revolved around safety and security. Community members expressed key points including efficiency, traffic flow and the need for a safer way to get off the second floor in case of an emergency. Jackola Engineering and Architecture was hired for the process and has worked with the school district in the past.

2 days ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Sadie Rison

Share COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. — The Columbia Falls School District is in the process of creating a bond to enhance the high school facility . Wednesday night is the first of three meetings where community members are encouraged to join and ask questions about the project. Jackola Engineering will attend to share their thoughts and ideas. Three main points will be discussed at the different meetings. The April 23 meeting will be about safety and security with the schedule of the project.

2 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Sadie Rison

Officials say one of the 27 dogs seized recently had puppies, bringing the total number of dogs in this case now to 34. Last week, county officials estimated it would cost roughly $30,000 to care for the dogs, averaging $24-30 per dog each day. To adopt the animals out, the defendant in the case would have to give up the dogs to the county, but officials say so far she has refused to do so.

2 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Sadie Rison

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. — Earth Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness about environmental protection and students at Columbia Falls High School took action to make a difference. Around 65 students from the National Honor Society, student council, and Key Club spent the day on Tuesday picking up trash in surrounding neighborhoods all in effort to keep their community clean.

4 days ago | nbcmontana.com | Sadie Rison

KALISPELL, Mont. — The Kalispell School District is trying to get a nearly $3 million levy passed in May to keep certain programs running. The District Agricultural Education Program is at risk if voters don’t approve the funding. NBC Montana is working for you by hearing from students past and present, about the importance of the program, and how it will affect the future of the Flathead Valley. “There's not anywhere else like this place,” said Aaron Conners, Ag Center summer employee.