Click the image or use the arrows to see the Beacon's favorite news and feature photographs from 2011. Some were selected because of their news value or significance, while others were picked because they moved us emotionally through the moments captured or their artistic value.
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Comments (0) Total11:23 a.m. A woman called from Pennsylvania stating that her parents, who live in Martin City, “don’t know how to do anything” and apparently needed some sort of animal warden assistance with a dog they found.
8:13 p.m. A Kalispell man called from his “friend’s” house to report that he was knocking on their door but they were refusing to answer. He hoped that a deputy would show up to open the door for him. He was advised that his wish would not be granted.
Read 8:13 p.m. A Kalispell man called from his “friend’s” house to report that he was knocking on their door but they were refusing to answer. He hoped that a deputy would show up to open the door for him. He was advised that his wish would not be granted.
Comments (1) Total9:18 a.m. A Polebridge man reported that a contractor he had hired thumped a tool in his hand then got this look in his eye, like he’d seen “on television dramas before someone is about to hurt the other person.” The man suggested that deputies run a “mental packet” on the contractor, “rattle his cage” and put a spotlight on him.
9:24 a.m. A Hungry Horse resident complained that the neighbors built an offensive, anatomically accurate snowman in their front yard. The snowman has since been modified.
Read 9:24 a.m. A Hungry Horse resident complained that the neighbors built an offensive, anatomically accurate snowman in their front yard. The snowman has since been modified.
Comments (2) Total9:59 a.m. A pit bull was spotted in someone’s yard on Lion Mountain Road.
3:52 p.m. A dismayed resident on Summit Ridge Drive reported that someone stole Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus from their front yard.
Read 3:52 p.m. A dismayed resident on Summit Ridge Drive reported that someone stole Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus from their front yard.
Comments (1) Total9:03 p.m. An intoxicated man from Bigfork reported a possible child abduction he had witnessed earlier that day at the dump. He claimed he saw three children that didn’t look anything like the woman they were with. He also said that he attempted to give the children some Lincoln Logs that he had found while dumpster diving, which angered the woman. He had no other pertinent information.
Read Comments (0) Total7:35 a.m. A report was made that the poodle parlor on Fifth Avenue West was burglarized.
4:02 p.m. An obnoxious drunk in a gray hat was refused second helpings at the food bank.
Read 4:02 p.m. An obnoxious drunk in a gray hat was refused second helpings at the food bank.
Comments (0) Total3:37 p.m. An employee at the Dollar Tree reported that someone repeatedly grabbed a drill off the shelf and attempted to return it for cash at the front counter.
2:31 p.m. A Kalispell man complained that someone in Browning owes him money.
Read 2:31 p.m. A Kalispell man complained that someone in Browning owes him money.
Comments (0) Total5:33 p.m. A wolf, or possibly a dog, was seen hanging out at a business in Whitefish.
7:20 p.m. A Whitefish woman rescued a small Scotty dog that was tangled up in the brush behind her house.
Read 7:20 p.m. A Whitefish woman rescued a small Scotty dog that was tangled up in the brush behind her house.
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