Area schools compete in three speech and debate tournaments

It was a busy weekend for area high schools competing in different speech and debate tournaments in Helena and Frenchtown Dec. 1 and 2.

Columbia Falls will lose ‘doughnut’ planning under new state law

Columbia Falls will soon lose its “doughnut," an extraterritorial planning jurisdiction that gives the municipality say in developments outside the city limits.

Law roundup: Pranksters flushed out by police

Two teens at a playground allegedly thought it was hilarious to tip over a portable toilet with their friend inside it.

‘Many unknowns’ as Lake County pulls out of decades-old tribal law enforcement agreement

Officials in Lake County have said there are more questions than answers after they informed the state that they were pulling out of a decades-old agreement because it can no longer afford to pay for law enforcement on the Flathead Indian Reservation.

Shelly Stack Christiaens, 60

Shelly Stack Christiaens, 60, passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023.

Flathead Valley Youth Symphony’s inaugural concert set for Sunday

The newly formed Flathead Valley Youth Symphony will perform its first concert Dec. 10 at Flathead High School.

Legals for December, 6 2023

Antisemitic flyers distributed in Kalispell

Walter Rowntree thought it was a piece of trash at first glance.

Law roundup: Person gets a flying start with stolen airline miles

A Philadelphian looking to get out of dodge fraudulently transferred 9,500 American Airlines miles from someone’s account to a new one. Although the ...

Suspect in collision with cyclist faces felony charge

Nathan Francis Gabbert faces one count of felony negligent vehicular assault in Flathead County District Court following the alleged Dec. 1 collision.

Allegedly threatening couple with knife earns man a felony charge

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Benjamin John Harvey, 32, after responding to an East Evergreen Drive home for a report of an attempted stabbing, court documents said.

Legals for December, 5 2023

Lineup announced for next year’s Under the Big Sky festival

The three-day event, set for July 12-14, 2024, is expected to once again showcase a powerful and diverse roster of star-studded performances across Americana, Outlaw country, rock, indie-folk, and bluegrass music, according to a release from festival organizers.

Montana avalanche danger rises with arrival of subtropical storm

A backcountry avalanche warning was issued for Northwest Montana on Monday as a freight train of Pacific moisture is set to deliver copious amounts of rain, ice and snow to the region.

Charlene Dale, 80

Charlene Dale, 80, died on Nov. 20, 2023, at Logan Health Hospital in Whitefish, Montana.

Legals for December, 4 2023

Brave Brawlers, Bravettes win opening duals

Flathead’s dual streak is now up to 53, after they edged Great Falls High 33-29 and thumped CMR 71-6 to open their wrestling season Saturday at Flathead High.

Snow blinded: Grizzlies roll past Blue Hens, 49-19

MISSOULA — The snow started right before kickoff Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, and not much else went right for the Delaware Blue Hens from there.

‘Tis the ski-son: Big Mountain slopes set to open Thursday

Whitefish Mountain Resort employees were busy “braaaping” around the slopes on snowmobiles last week as they scurried to manage snow-making machines and wrap up final preparations before opening day Thursday, Dec. 7.

Leatherworker tools custom goods with precision

Following her initial training, she started her leather working company, Elisa Wilson Leather Goods, in hopes of helping people in the horse community find a saddle, tack, or chinks that is perfectly suited to their horse and lifestyle.