In this episode of News Now, host Taylor Inman covers the week’s major headlines for northwest Montana. We discuss the case of a Kalispell woman who received suspended sentences after a violent confrontation, the discovery of a harmful algal bloom in Lake Mary Ronan, and what it means for local residents and pets. Plus, good news for families in Flathead, Lake, and Lincoln counties as several schools will provide free meals to students for the 2024-25 school year under the Community Eligibility Provision. 

Read more from today’s show:
Alleged dognapper given suspended sentences
Toxic algae found in Lake Mary Ronan
Free breakfast and lunch for some students this school year

Read more local and state coverage:
Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo opens at the fairgrounds
Glacier Park International Airport lands another $6 million in federal funding
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