Winter storm to bury mountain passes this weekend

A round of winter weather will create tricky travel conditions across Western Montana beginning Friday through the weekend.

Fuel Fitness shooter sentenced to 170 years

The assailant in a deadly 2021 shooting of a gym employee outside of Fuel Fitness in Kalispell was sentenced Thursday to 170 years in state prison.

Arts and Entertainment Events

Happenings in arts and entertainment

Ensemble known for defying conventions set to perform at Wachholz

Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble, Time For Three defies convention and boundaries by showcasing excellence across different genres, including classical music, Americana, and singer-songwriter.

Lake County reaches settlement in jail lawsuit

Agreement promises more beds, outdoor recreation space

The federal court in Missoula gave final approval Nov. 21 to a settlement between the inmates of Lake County Jail and jail administrators.

Work together for change

Many years ago, I worked with Bill Lincoln, Bill Sutton, Tony Dawson, Mark Agather and a few other folks on a high school committee. At that time, we had only one (bulging at the seams) high school in Kalispell.

The Long Goodbye

Eureka's Garrett Graves closed out a long Griz career

For many college football players, including those that matriculate through the University of Montana, there is a common refrain: I blinked, and it was over. Garrett Graves is not one of those players.

MSU's Lexi Deden out for season

BOZEMAN — Montana State senior standout Lexi Deden has been lost for the season following a knee injury sustained in the fourth quarter of MSU’s contest against James Madison at the Riveria Maya, Mexico, Convention Center last Friday.

Legals for November, 30 2023

Festivities get the holiday season rolling in the Flathead Valley

Holiday festivities kick off this weekend for the Flathead Valley.

'Whitefish Review' presents author David James Duncan

"Whitefish Review" will host author David James Duncan for a reading and conversation about his newly released book, “Sun House,” on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 101 Central in downtown Whitefish.

US moves to protect wolverines as climate change melts their mountain refuges, threatens extinction

BILLINGS (AP) — The North American wolverine will receive long-delayed threatened species protections under a Biden administration proposal released Wednesday in response to scientists warning that climate change will likely melt away the rare species' snowy mountain refuges and push them toward extinction.

Standoff leads to 3rd felony case against Kalispell man

A Kalispell man with two felony cases pending in Flathead County District Court saw fresh charges brought against him last week after allegedly shooting indiscriminately outside his Cedar Mill Road home.

Accused roadside robber pleads guilty to criminal endangerment

One of two men accused of holding up a motorist on Browns Meadow Road by gunpoint in March has pleaded guilty to a felony charge in Flathead County District Court.

FVCC logger sports team recognized for excellence

Flathead Valley Community College’s logger sports team captain Seth Buckman received the Montana Athletes in Service Award from Montana Campus Compact at the recent 122nd Brawl of the Wild Griz-Cat football game in Missoula.

Whitefish dealership donates to East Evergreen Elementary

Whitefish dealership Don “K” donated $2,700 to East Evergreen Elementary School last week as part of the Subaru Loves Learning month campaign.

Mary Jo "Mitzi" Rice, 68

Mary Jo “Mitzi” Rice, 68, passed away in her sleep on Nov. 25, 2023, in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she and husband Dixon spent Thanksgiving with their oldest son, Devin.

Alliance receives grant to increase ADA accessibility on Flathead River

Flathead Rivers Alliance has received a $30,411 grant to help fund its effort to improve American Disability Act (ADA) accessibility on the Flathead River.

Roger Alan Hoffman, 75

Roger Alan Hoffman, 75, passed away on Nov. 3, 2023, in Surprise, Arizona. He was born on March 19, 1948, in Austin, Minnesota.

Gianforte kicks off giving campaign at Clear Choice Clinic

Gov. Greg Gianforte reaffirmed his support for anti-abortion institutions on the first day of his 12 Days of Giving campaign with a more than $20,000 donation to Clear Choice Clinic in Kalispell on Nov. 28.