Wildcats qualify for State A

BUTTE — Columbia Falls lost two games by a total of six points at the Western A basketball basketball divisional. The good news is that was good enough to get the Wildcats to State.

Big Sky Notebook: Griz punt fake was timely

The Montana Grizzlies offense was scuffling a little bit in the first quarter on what became a 35-20 win over Butler Saturday, in that with a 10-0 lead it had produced a tip-drill interception and a punt.

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Pack pounce on Flathead for first Crosstown win since 2021

Reese Ramey knocked down three 3-pointers and scored 16 points as the Glacier Wolfpack defeated Flathead 44-31 Friday.

Case dropped against man accused of threatening police

Prosecutors charged Douglas Seward Russell, 72, who does not have an address listed, with felony intimidation following his June 30, 2022 arrest.

Walker nets 26, Cats knock off Cal

BERKELEY, Calif. — Behind 26 points from sophomore forward Brandon Walker, Montana State secured the first signature win of the Matt Logie era in dramatic fashion on Thursday night, taking down California, 63-60 at Haas Pavilion.

Donald Eugene 'Bud' Missman, 93

Donald Eugene “Bud” Missman lost his fight for life after 93 years on Feb. 5, 2024, while residing at the Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.

Braves comeback bid falls short against Butte

Hudson Luedtke scored 13 points,including a perfect 5-5 from the foul line as Butte held off Flathead’s late comeback attempt to win 63-54 in Western AA boys basketball.

With candidates filed for Legislature, Democrats hope to edge into GOP supermajority

Beleaguered Montana Democrats are hoping this year’s legislative election cycle, the first conducted with new state House and Senate maps drawn following the 2020 census, might give them a chance to edge into the historic Republican supermajority that shaped the politics of the 2023 Montana Legislature.

Sapa goes big, Wildcats take third

BUTTE — A state trophy was a long time coming for the Columbia Falls Wildcats, who beat Butte Central 58-53 Saturday in the State A boys basketball consolation game. So was a big game from Reggie Sapa.

Eureka girls stop Superior Friday

SUPERIOR — Aubrey Casazza led three Eureka players in double figures with 15 points, and the Lions took a big third-quarter lead on the way to a 70-57 District 7-B girls basketball win over Superior Friday.

Column: Musings of an aging sports editor

On March 10, 2010, I and former fellow Missoulian sports writer Nick Lockridge found ourselves at Tiny’s Tavern in Billings.

Whitefish considers affordable apartment project

Whitefish City Council on Monday will consider approving a plan that looks to create 18 affordable apartments as part of the second phase of a complex on Edgewood Place.

Chambers, Bobcats dominate Weber 40-0

The rematch was a mismatch. Quarterback Sean Chambers threw for two touchdowns and ran for 114 yards and two more scores, and No. 3 Montana State scored a dominant, 40-0 win over No. 8 Weber State Saturday.

American Red Cross encourages blood drive sign-ups after holiday season shortage

Officials with the American Red Cross are reporting the lowest number of blood donors nationwide in 20 years following a 7,000-unit shortfall in blood donations between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Bigfork students take a look at summer work opportunities

With the promise of summer in the air, many students have begun looking for part-time or full-time jobs.

Whitefish plans to create more distance for marijuana dispensaries

Whitefish is considering increasing the buffer between marijuana businesses and schools and churches as well as the distance between such businesses themselves.

Helena Flats superintendent facing assault charges involving student

Helena Flats School Superintendent Andy Maheras has been charged with misdemeanor assault following an alleged altercation with a 12-year-old student in August.