Law roundup: Rollicking party gets shut down
The hooting and hollering of revelers having a good time became too much for a resident as the clock neared 1 a.m. and they called the police. Although the party was a hoot and a holler, it was time to shut down.
Whitefish baseball sweeps Browning
WHITEFISH — Tait Orme drove in eight runs across two games as Whitefish completed a doubleheader sweep of Browning with 15-0 and 17-0 victories Monday at Smith Fields.
Suspected shooter in Airport Road confrontation pleads not guilty to felony charge
Jim Ray Bromgard, 57, pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of assault with a weapon before Judge Paul Sullivan in Flathead County District Court on May 7.
Public land groups sue Montana FWP over corner-crossing position
Two public land access groups filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ position that corner crossing is “unlawful” in Montana.
Legals for May, 19 2026
Glacier ruling didn’t give anyone a free pass
The narrative surrounding the Ninth Circuit’s April 17 ruling on the McDonald Creek house in Glacier National Park is incomplete.
Letters to the editor May 19
Letters to the editor May 19
Bulldog softball earns pair of victories against Browning
WHITEFISH — Elyse Sharpnack and Baylee Hyland helped Whitefish sweep a softball doubleheader from Browning with 17-1 and 17-2 victories Monday.
Kalispell Council reviews $189M budget proposal, weighs public safety and infrastructure spending
Kalispell City Council took its first look at the municipality’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget last week.
Poster Player of the Week: Whitefish's Jack Oehlerich
This week’s Poster Player of the Week, presented by Corwin Motors, goes to Whitefish tennis standout Jack Oehlerich.
Oil prices keep swinging up and down, and so do stocks worldwide
Oil prices swung after a scare overnight where prices popped and then moderated, and the yo-yo moves kept stock markets worldwide unsettled. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Monday after flipping between modest gains and losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 19 points.
America In Focus: Hotter inflation doesn't stop consumers, investors
American consumers are keeping a close eye on economic data, as gas prices fueled an inflation surge of 3.8% in the U.S. last month.
The best July travel destinations for an epic vacation
Searching for the best July travel destinations? Discover our top picks and begin your journey to unforgettable experiences. Plan your trip today!
Letters to the editor May 18
Letters to the editor May 18
Kalispell City Council to vote on federal grant for pedestrian safety upgrades
Kalispell City Council is expected to vote Monday on whether to pursue a federal grant to improve pedestrian safety on Main Street — a grant it opted against applying for last year.
Flathead County Elections Administrator thrives on attention to detail
There’s never a dull moment in her world. From voter registration and candidate filings to mailing absentee ballots and testing tabulators, running an election is a long and complicated process.
Whitefish examines plan to manage city’s deer population
Deer have long been a fixture of downtown and residential areas of Whitefish. But as the city has grown and the deer population has increased, so have conflicts, including damage to landscaping and collisions with vehicles.
Legals for May, 18 2026
Law roundup: Driver unnerved by supernatural man
A driver reportedly started their vehicle in a parking lot and was startled when the lights turned on, illuminating a man sitting in an older blue Chevy who “looked like a zombie” and did not respond to their high beams.
Range Riders send Jacob Stretch, Luke Cooper to MLB clubs
The Glacier Range Riders continue to build a reputation as one of the top pipelines to affiliated baseball in the Pioneer League.
