Young Polson musician drawn to sound of violin

The youngster, whose jaw doesn’t quite yet reach the chin rest on his violin, recently gave his first performance at McClaren Hall in the Wachholz College Center alongside his instructor, and godparent, Wai Mizutani.

Legals for December, 11 2023

Moore goes for 21, Bravettes start 2-0

The Flathead Bravettes used a 21-point performance from senior Kennedy Moore to defeat CMR 60-33 Saturday afternoon in girls basketball.

Hot shooting Rustlers too much for Braves

Lyric Ersland hit a pair of 3-pointers and scored 10 points as the Braves (0-2) tried to keep pace in the first quarter; then the visitors scored just once in the second.

Brave Brawlers 3-peat at Mining City Duals

BUTTE — With a pin from Kellen Downing sealing the deal at 103 pounds, Flathead’s Brave Brawlers made it three straight Mining City Duals championship Saturday, beating Billings West 34-31 in the final.

Pursell, Randall engaged

Bill and Jana Pursell would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Melissa Zoe Pursell to David William Randall, both of Kalispell.

Ronald Grant Fredenberg, 77

Ronald Grant Fredenberg, 77, passed away at home, surrounded by his family.

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Habitat for Humanity provides new homes for the holidays

Wrapping up more than a year of construction, Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley held a dedication ceremony Dec. 1 for three homes recently completed on School Addition Road in Somers.

Keith M. Eckelberry, 80

Keith Eckelberry, 80, born on Jan. 20, 1943, in Kalispell, peacefully departed this world on Dec. 3, 2023, following a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Habitat builds meaningful change for Flathead Valley

“Home for the holidays” has new meaning for three local families this December.

Democrats' political recap: The good, the bad and the ugly

Skyrocketing property taxes. Astronomical energy rate increases. Thousands of homes that are unaffordable to most Montanans. And yet more big tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy, while the rest of us are left to foot the bill. When we look back on the last year, all these changes and more were brought you by one party and its supermajority: Montana Republicans.

Law roundup: Man flags down driver and steals car

Someone involved themselves in a stressful ordeal that began when they drove past a guy who began yelling at them and stopping to see what the fuss was about.

Legals for December, 10 2023

Montana Grizzlies return to FCS semifinals with win over Furman

Bergen’s 2 special teams TDs boost UM

MISSOULA — To get to their first semifinal home game in 14 seasons, Montana needed Junior Bergen to do something no Griz had done in 21.

Strong second half keys Bravettes

The Flathead Bravettes offset a slow first half with a dominant second, beating Great Falls 37-22 in their girls basketball opener Friday at the Flathead gym.

Bison hold off Braves boys, 72-67

Lyric Ersland scored 13 of his 17 points in the final eight minutes, and he and Brodee Zahn each hit threes in a comeback that fell five points short.

Tribal, Lake County officials plan for life after Public Law 280

“You have my commitment that – no matter what happens going forward – if you call 911, we're coming,” Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said during a crowded recent meeting at the Lake County Courthouse.

Man accused of running over ex-wife released from custody

The Dec. 7 decision came on 38-year-old Kenneth James Floyd’s second attempt to see his bond reduced in Flathead County District Court. Authorities have held him in the county jail with bail set at $100,000 since Oct. 18.

Prosecutors: Lakeside shooting was random

The suspect in a Lakeside shooting last month had no connection to the victim and recently arrived in the Flathead Valley with his weapon from Alaska, prosecutors said Thursday.