Montana Supreme Court rules with New York Post in Whitefish venture capitalist’s defamation case
The Montana Supreme Court last week determined that the broad privilege New York law affords journalists to report on public affairs supersedes Montana law in Whitefish venture capitalist Michael Goguen’s lawsuit against the New York Post.
Bigfork nine tops Ronan in 8 innings
RONAN — Carson Parish’s one out, RBI double in the eighth inning broke a 3-3 tie and Bigfork held on to beat Ronan 4-3 Monday, in the high school baseball debut for both programs.
Supreme Court clears way for override poll of vetoed marijuana funds bill
The Montana Supreme Court on Friday afternoon denied the State of Montana’s request to pause a lower court decision ordering the governor and secretary of state to send out an override poll for a marijuana fund redistribution bill Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed at the end of the 2023 legislative session.
Polson starts baseball season with title rematch, win
Polson started the 2024 baseball season where they left off in 2023, with a 15-8 win over Whitefish on Friday afternoon in Polson.
The importance of inclusion — Pair raise awareness on improving the mental health of students with disabilities for state event
Twenty-seven Flathead High School HOSA — Future Health Professionals students are preparing for the state competition April 2-4.
Legals for March, 19 2024
Harold and Jerry McMillan
Harold Lee McMillan Sr., 92 passed away Dec. 29, 2023 in Pahrump, Nevada. Jerry Lee McMillan (Burger), 90, passed away Jan. 15, 2024 in Pahrump, Nevada.
Letters to the editor March 19
Letters to the editor March 19
Ruling distorts role of judicial branch
“This is unconstitutional” has become a frequently used phrase intended to subvert the logic and rational understanding of the Montana Constitution.
Law roundup: Neighbor cooks up a wild tale of possible meth lab
Officers investigating the complaint discovered that the suspicious neighbors were marking St. Patrick’s Day by cooking corned beef.
Legals for March, 19 2024
Kalispell shooting suspect given suspended sentence
A 23-year-old arrested for allegedly shooting and wounding another man in a Kalispell hotel last year received a suspended sentence earlier this month.
Lending an ear for 20 years
Laurel Ewing, a law clerk at the Flathead County Attorney’s Office, is the first person visitors meet when they enter the building in the shadow of the historic county courthouse on South Main Street in Kalispell.
Whitefish considers recreation and trail agreements
Whitefish City Council on Monday is being asked to approve three separate agreements pertaining to recreation in and outside of the city.
Law roundup: Shoplifter sucked in by pricey vacuum
A woman allegedly cleaned up by stealing an $800 Dyson vacuum from a store and drove away in a black Subaru, leaving her “accomplice” to continue shopping. An employee ...
Letters to the editor March 18
Letters to the editor March 18
Legals for March, 18 2024
Kalispell City Council to hold hearing on proposed public participation plan for future development
Kalispell City Council will hold a public hearing Monday on the municipality’s proposed public participation plan for property development, necessitated by last year’s passage of the Montana Land Use Planning Act by the state Legislature.