Kalispell man denies rape charges

A 37-year-old Kalispell man pleaded not guilty Thursday in Flathead District Court to felony charges of sexual assault and rape.

Jared Wink is alleged to have provided alcohol to and had sex with a 13-year-old girl over the Independence Day holiday in 2012.

A court document states Wink made the girl swear she would not tell anyone about their activities.

If convicted, Wink faces between four years and life plus 100 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000. His next hearing is set for June 12.