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July 12, 2024 midnight

State hospital shuffles top leadership, again

Roughly six months before its goal of applying for federal certification of the Montana State Hospital, the state health department is again juggling turnover in key leadership positions at the state’s only public adult psychiatric facility.

Flathead County teen services librarian continues to carve out space for adolescents
March 25, 2024 midnight

Flathead County teen services librarian continues to carve out space for adolescents

As the Flathead County teen services librarian, her efforts are already proving successful — with the revamping of the Teen Zone at the Kalispell branch, new programming and an up-to-date collection, she said more teens are already coming into the library.

Patrick Michael 'Mike' Reynolds Jr., 66
December 29, 2024 midnight

Patrick Michael 'Mike' Reynolds Jr., 66

Patrick Michael Reynolds Jr., 66, affectionately known as "Mike" or "Burt" to those who knew him best, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 23, 2024, in Anchorage, Alaska.

Roland Otto Cheek, 88
April 24, 2024 midnight

Roland Otto Cheek, 88

It is with peace in our hearts that we notify friends and community that Roland Cheek’s circle of life is now complete. He passed peacefully in his sleep on April 12, 2024.

A life of hang-gliding published in 'The Wings of Men'
September 1, 2024 midnight

A life of hang-gliding published in 'The Wings of Men'

Newly published “The Wings of Men” dives into 50 years of flying hang gliders and light sport trikes around the world.

T. Marcello Pierrottet, 60
March 24, 2024 midnight

T. Marcello Pierrottet, 60

T. Marcello Pierrottet, 60 of Kalispell, died Sept. 9, 2023, at home surrounded by loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

March 27, 2024 midnight

DOJ imposes $9.9M penalty for Montana man who targeted communities with robocalls

A federal court in Montana last week imposed a nearly $10 million penalty against a Libby man who sent thousands of harassing and malicious spoofed robocalls that targeted people and communities in several states specifically following tragedies that included people’s murders.

Under pressure on plane safety, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7 billion
July 1, 2024 midnight

Under pressure on plane safety, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7 billion

Boeing has announced plans to acquire key supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion. It says the move will improve plane quality and safety. Boeing previously owned Spirit, and the purchase would reverse a longtime Boeing strategy of outsourcing key work on its passenger planes

K. Phyllis Kirk-Parker, 91
June 16, 2024 midnight

K. Phyllis Kirk-Parker, 91

K. Phyllis Treweek Kirk-Parker, 91, born on July 24, 1932, in Kalispell, passed away on May 31, 2024.

May 30, 2024 midnight

C-Falls Simpson among track record-setters

Several records were set throughout the state track and field championships held last weekend in Great Falls and Laurel, not the least of which were Flathead High’s two all-class records in the boys relays.

Hot Springs basketball camp teaches the basics
August 7, 2024 midnight

Hot Springs basketball camp teaches the basics

The future of basketball in Hot Springs appears to be in good hands.

Expanding rural access: UM debuts online school counseling program
December 25, 2024 midnight

Expanding rural access: UM debuts online school counseling program

The move to online instruction allows master’s students like Francine Stiffarm to access the program without uprooting her personal and professional life in Dodson, where she works as a financial literacy and entrepreneurship educator at Dodson Public Schools.

Internet gambling revenue continues to soar in New Jersey. In-person revenue? Not so much.
March 17, 2024 midnight

Internet gambling revenue continues to soar in New Jersey. In-person revenue? Not so much.

Internet gambling revenue continues to soar in New Jersey, where online casinos are accounting for a growing share of the betting pie. Atlantic City's casinos and their online partners won $182 million in internet bets in February.

February 4, 2024 midnight

Boys Hoops: Tyler Anderson’s 3 beats buzzer, Polson

LIBBY — Libby’s Tyler Andersen hit a 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left, and the Loggers knocked off Polson 42-41 Saturday for its first conference boys basketball win.

June 1, 2024 8:15 p.m.

BRIEFS: C-Falls’ Kehr honored by MCA; Spint gets ace

FORT SHAW — Dave Kehr, who guided the Columbia Falls Wildkats to their second straight State A softball title last weekend, is among the spring honorees for Coach of the Year, according to the Montana Coaches Association.

UM library makes historic aerial photos available online
July 12, 2024 midnight

UM library makes historic aerial photos available online

MISSOULA – Some of the state’s earliest known aerial photography now is available online courtesy of the University of Montana Mansfield Library.

March 7, 2024 midnight

Workshops help prepare for story concert submission

Glen and Barbara Schiffman are holding a free “Crafting a Tellable Story” workshop on March 12 from 7-9 p.m.

February 3, 2024 midnight

Hill leads C-Falls to 2nd Cat-Dog win

WHITEFISH — Jace Hill scored 20 points and two more Columbia Falls players hit double figures in the Wildcats’ 58-45 win over Whitefish Friday in Northwest A boys basketball.

Bigfork senior inspired to travel the world
May 29, 2024 midnight

Bigfork senior inspired to travel the world

The family made trips to Washington to visit his grandparents and New York during his childhood. Taking his travel beyond the U.S., his second semester of junior year, Nollan decided to take on study abroad, the first Bigfork student in recent memory to do so.

Judge rather than jury will render verdict in upcoming antitrust trial
June 9, 2024 midnight

Judge rather than jury will render verdict in upcoming antitrust trial

A judge rather than a jury will decide whether Google violated federal antitrust laws by building a monopoly on the technology that powers online advertising.