Legals for July, 2 2024

Body of missing boater recovered from Flathead Lake

A dive crew on Wednesday evening recovered the body of a Missoula man who drowned in Flathead Lake last week.

Clarice Harrison, 95

Clarice E. Harrison, 95, passed away on Nov. 15, 2023.

Legals for July, 3 2024

Law roundup: Camaro is too fast, too furious

A Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputy reportedly witnessed a Camaro do a burnout, lose control and hit a post at an oil change business in Kalispell. The driver was ticketed and released.

Flathead County Library Board kicks logo design back to committee

Bowing to repeated calls for a more professional design for a future logo, the Flathead County Library Board opted Thursday to go back to the drawing board.

Film and TV crews spent $334 million in Montana during last two years, legislators told

‘Yellowstone’ the largest contributor to the total as lawmakers weigh the value of tax credits.

Tester supports law enforcement and a secure border

Sen. Jon Tester has been working to secure our border for years, and Montana is lucky to have someone willing to roll up his sleeves and get to work to solve our country’s toughest issues.

There is a way for Montana residential property taxes to go down

The upcoming property tax year could be a little easier on homeowners and renters than last year.

Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court decided on Friday that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors, even in West Coast areas where shelter space is lacking.

Suspect in weekend chase brought up on criminal endangerment charge

Derek Bruce Bigman of Kalispell is expected to appear before Judge Amy Eddy in Flathead County District Court on July 11 for his arraignment.

Memoir examines the healing power of horses

In her memoir, Emily Swisher tells the story of forging a new path at an equine therapy ranch first in Colorado and later in Montana to help people heal wounds and trauma.

Whitefish City Council approves contested airport hangar

Whitefish City Council on Monday approved a conditional use permit for a 5,400 square-foot hangar at the Whitefish airport despite public opposition.

Whitefish School District outlines academic and athletic bond requests

Over the last decade the Whitefish School District has grown by 2.17% while Whitefish High School has grown by 2.74%. The 2023-24 school year was no exception to the trend.

Montana U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy resigns from Bridger Aerospace

Montana’s Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy resigned on Monday from his positions at the aerial firefighting and surveillance company he founded with his brother, saying Bridger Aerospace needs a fully engaged chief executive officer during this year’s fire season while he focuses on his run for office.

Montana GOP, Busse file campaign finance complaints

The Montana GOP said the Democratic candidate for governor is illegally spending money on his wife’s communications company — but Democrat Ryan Busse, challenging the Republican incumbent, alleges Gov. Greg Gianforte improperly funneled $1 million to his campaign manager’s companies.

Spring deer, elk surveys show mixed results

HELENA – Biologists conducting spring deer and elk surveys found some areas with improved herd growth and some areas with lower recruitment due to poor habitat conditions and disease.

Riders held to 4 hits in Wednesday loss

MISSOULA – The Range Riders bats were stifled for only four hits in a 5-3 loss against the Missoula PaddleHeads at Allegiance Stadium on Wednesday night.

Legals for June, 28 2024

Whitefish Council looks at hangar for airport

Public comments on the proposal were split during the community development board meeting. Some thought the hangar would be an attribute for the airport while others were against adding a structure that would obstruct scenic views, particularly from the adjacent WAG dog park.