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

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This summer, we followed the Brist family from their fifth-generation Montana farm to the bright lights of the Northwest Montana Fair. From early morning chores to the intensity of the show ring, their journey shows the hard work, tradition, and bittersweet goodbyes that come with raising livestock. Discover Season 4 of our Deep Dive podcast, From Farm to Fair — coming Sunday, September 21st! 

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