Bigfork Playhouse kicks off 65th season

The Bigfork Summer Playhouse's production features a talented cast from all over the country, dazzling choreography, and stunning sets that transport the audience.

Legals for May, 28 2024

Kathryn Anna Herman, 87

Kathryn Anna Herman, 87, lovingly known as Kathy, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024, at Logan Health Whitefish Hospital.

Barbara Ree Saunders, 95

Barbara Ree Saunders, 95, lost her year and half battle with cancer on May 10, 2024.

Hamilton artist’s latest exhibit, Lines of Geometry, featured at Cawdrey Gallery

Lines of Geometry, an exhibit of Pamela Caughey’s latest abstract expressionist paintings are on display at Cawdrey Gallery through June 30.

Bernadette Dufour, 102

Bernadette Dufour passed away peacefully after a full life at 102 years old.

Donald Trump tries to turn his guilty verdict into campaign fuel and attacks criminal justice system

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump launched into attacks on the judge in his criminal trial and continued to undermine New York's criminal justice system Friday as he tried to repackage his conviction on 34 felony charges as fuel, not an impediment, to his latest White House bid.

The next generation of Alpine Theatre Project begins

For the last 20 years, co-founders of the Alpine Theatre Project Betsi Morrison and Luke Walrath have seen through 77 productions and brought countless artists to the valley.

Heated day in Donald Trump's hush money trial ends with defense asking judge to dismiss the case

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's lawyers on Monday pressed the judge overseeing his hush money trial to stop the case from going to the jury and throw out the charges after prosecutors concluded their presentation of evidence.

Backers say nonpartisan primary and majority vote initiatives qualify for fall ballot

Backers advancing a pair of constitutional initiatives that would overhaul how Montana voters elect state and federal candidates said Wednesday that they have collected enough signatures to have the measures placed on the November ballot.

Dr. Paul Reed Reeb Jr., 87

Sadly, on Saturday, March 30, 2024, Paul R. Reeb Jr., M.D. gently passed away in his 87th year at his Whitefish home due to heart failure, with his faithful springer by his side.

C-Falls takes third at State baseball

MISSOULA — With one out and a runner on second Saturday, Butte seemed on the verge of a big inning when Matt Donaldson stroked a line drive toward right.

Glacier High School grad finds the sweetness in life despite chronic illness

Glacier High School’s Andrea Chandler lives each day embracing what energy and mobility her body provides to move toward achieving her aspirations and ambitions while living with chronic illness.

Legals for May, 17 2024

Wednesday: Daly homers again in Riders win

GREAT FALLS — John Daly homered for the second straight game, Gavin Tonkel added a home run and the Glacier Range Riders made an 8-1 lead hold up for an 8-5 Pioneer League win over Great Falls Wednesday.

C-Falls softball wins A state title over Billings Central

BILLINGS — The Kardiac Kats just went back-to-back.

Whitefish Council looks at senior housing expansion, subdivion requests

Plans for the expansion of a senior housing development and a separate 73-lot housing subdivision both are before the Whitefish City Council on Monday.

Krack flies at Western A Divisional

Whitefish second in boys, girls team standings

US hiring and wage growth picked up last month in sign of sustained economic health

America's employers added a strong 272,000 jobs in May, accelerating from April and a sign that companies are still confident enough in the economy to keep hiring despite persistently high interest rates.

65 years of show tunes and hard work at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse

The Playhouse performs four musicals and a variety show about once a week during its annual run in the summertime. A college-aged cast is hired — roughly 3,000 apply every season for the 20 spots available. The program has churned out performers and crew members who go on to have successful careers in the arts like that of Oscar-winning actor J.K. Simmons.