Warming Center Legal Showdown, Lake Rescues, Fatal Crash, and E. Coli Outbreak

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Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman as she covers this week’s biggest headlines for northwest Montana. In this episode, we delve into the legal conflict between the Flathead Warming Center and the Kalispell City Council. Attorney Michelle T. Weinberg warns that revoking the shelter's permit would violate state and federal laws, potentially leading to litigation. We also cover the allegations against the shelter and the council's decision to delay action for 60 days. Additionally, hear updates on recent local incidents including a tragic accident in Glacier National Park, a hypothermia rescue on Flathead Lake, and an E. coli outbreak linked to a Kalispell meat processing company.
Read more of this week’s stories:
Flathead Warming Center attorney warns permit revocation could lead to lawsuit
Kayakers rescued from turbulent Flathead Lake
Man dies after being ejected from vehicle on Going-to-the-Sun Road
Connected to deadly E. coli outbreak, Lower Valley Processing recalls products
Read more local and state coverage:
Tester maintains cash advantage over Sheehy
Trinity Lutheran’s Susan Junk named Best Teacher in the Flathead
Election officials in Lincoln

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