Kalispell pharmacy offering low-cost health screenings

Posted 8:46 PM 1/27/2012 by Laura Wilson (KAJ News)

KALISPELL- Sykes Pharmacy in Kalispell is offering low-cost screenings to help Flathead Valley residents learn more about their health.

The screenings include bone density, diabetes, and cholesterol screening which are being offered in conjunction with the University of Montana (More) • Video (1)

Kalispell baby to undergo surgery for birth defect

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Posted 8:46 PM 1/27/2012 by Dax VanFossen (KAJ News)

KALISPELL- Three and a half months ago, a beautiful little girl named Alexis was born in a Kalispell hospital. She was born to Don Lessor and Amber Thornton, but Alexis was a little bit different than your typical infant, Alexis was born with a cleft palate and a heart condition.

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National News

One giant leap for Legos!

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Posted 8:28 PM 1/27/2012 by KPAX/KAJ Media Center

Legos have conquered the final frontier! Two Canadian teens spent a year designing a contraption they could send into space using a weather balloon.

It was equipped with four cameras, a GPS, and a Lego man holding a Canadian flag.

The device flew 80,000 feet into the stratosphere before the balloon burst. A parachute helped it float safely back to earth.

Using the GPS, the teens were able to recover it.

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Lake County Coverage

Lake Co. Sheriff's Dept. undergoing position reconstruction

Posted 6:37 PM 1/27/2012 by Katy Harris (KAJ News)

POLSON- The Lake County Sheriff's Department is restructuring and because of that the Undersheriff says he is quitting.

The Lake County Undersheriff Karey Reynolds is stepping down next month because he says he is no longer suitable for the position.

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Missoula County Coverage

Alien invades Missoula Symphony Orchestra concert

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Posted 6:12 PM 1/27/2012 by Irina Cates (KPAX News)

MISSOULA - An alien invasion of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra captured the attention of hundreds of Missoula grade schoolers as they learned about music.

The Missoula Symphony was on remote control, as the so-called "spaceman" took over.

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Friday evening news headlines

Posted 6:07 PM 1/27/2012 by Whitney Caldarone (KPAX Media Center)

MISSOULA - The child sex abuse experts say parents need to watch for people who prefer social relationships with children rather than adults. A national organization "Stop It Now" helps people recognize signs of possible sexual abuse and how to take steps to prevent it.

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Experts explain how to protect children from sex predators

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Posted 5:51 PM 1/27/2012 by Irina Cates (KPAX News)

MISSOULA - The child sex abuse experts say parents need to watch for people who prefer social relationships with children rather than adults.A national organization "Stop It Now" helps people recognize signs of possible sexual abuse and how to take steps to prevent it. (More) • Video (1)

Montana News

Collision north of Helena sends 2 women to hospital

Posted 5:39 PM 1/27/2012 by Melissa Anderson (KXLH-Helena)

HELENA- A fiery collision has sent two women to the hospital in Helena. It happened at around 3 p.m. on Lincoln Road about a quarter-mile from the Green Meadow Drive turnoff.

Initial reports indicate that a westbound mini-van and eastbound pickup truck crashed.

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Campaign 2012

Essmann dropping out of race for Governor

Posted 5:14 PM 1/27/2012 by Marnee Banks (KXLH-Helena)

Republican State Senator Jeff Essmann is dropping out of the race for Governor.

Essmann wrote a letter to his supporters Friday saying he didn't raise enough money to continue his campaign. He says there's a need for financial support for the winner of the Republican primary.

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