C-Falls felon sentenced to 15 years for illegally possessing loaded shotgun

A Columbia Falls man with multiple felony convictions was sentenced July 20 to 15 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for illegally possessing a loaded shotgun.

Everyone wants a piece of the 'Barbie' movie marketing mania

There are pink benches at bus stops and pink clothing displayed in store windows. Microsoft's XBox has come up with a Barbie console series and HGTV is hosting a four-part Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge.

Janet L. Schalk-Jorgensen, 72

Janet L. Schalk-Jorgensen, 72

Knudsen advocates for access to abortion records across state lines

Montana’s attorney general and Republican officials from 18 other states are opposing a federal effort to strengthen medical privacy regulations, arguing that states with abortion bans should be able to obtain reproductive health care records for criminal investigations, including when a patient travels to another state.

Lightning siren installed at Woodland Water Park

The Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department has installed a detection system at the Woodland Water Park that warns swimmers of nearby lightning strikes.

World War II veteran surprised with flight in Miss Montana

Local 99-year-old World War II veteran Betty Meyer was honored July 15 for her service in the Women’s Army Corp with a flight aboard a restored C-47 affectionately known as "Miss Montana."

A Lakers, Twins win at West A; play Friday

Hunter Glidden’s RBI single broke a 4-4 title, and the Kalispell Lakers scored 10 runs over the final two innings of a 12-5 defeat of Cranbrook at the West A District Legion tournament Thursday.

Legals for July, 21 2023

Senate Judiciary panel considering ethics rules for the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee is considering a new ethics code for the Supreme Court, an attempt to respond to recent revelations about justices' interactions with wealthy donors and others. Republicans are strongly opposed, arguing the ethics bill could "destroy" the high court.

Motorist involved in deadly wreck sentenced to state prison

The Missoula man convicted of vehicular homicide for killing his passenger in a drunken wreck near Martin City last summer received a partially suspended sentence in Flathead County District Court earlier this month.

Museum shows science fiction classic

Produced by Julian Blaustein and directed by Robert Wise, the movie features Michael Rennie as Klaatu, an alien humanoid sent to Earth with an ultimatum. The movie screens at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at the museum

Spend an evening with pianist Holly Bowling

Tickets are on sale now to see pianist Holly Bowling perform at the Wachholz College Center on the campus of Flathead Community College Aug. 11.

Music of the Legends — A Classical Celebration and tribute to cellist Jessica Chen

Violinist Wai Mizutani and pianist Wei-Yi Sun join together to perform the sixth Music of Legends Tribute — A Classical Celebration July 22.

Letters to the editor July 20

Letters to the editor July 20

Legals for July, 20 2023

Bankruptcy slams the brakes on Dutch e-bike manufacturer VanMoof

The Amsterdam-based company, started in 2009 by brothers Taco and Ties Carlier, posted a statement on its website informing clients that an Amsterdam court declared VanMoof bankrupt on Monday.

Totten named president of Back Country Horsemen chapter

She is the youngest Backcountry Horsemen Association president in the history of the organization.

Marion man who prompted SWAT response now facing felony charge

Authorities are holding Christopher Martin Klett, 46, in the county jail with bail set at $100,000 following his arrest after the July 8 confrontation on Lower Lost Prairie Road.

Attorneys seek dismissal of Columbia Falls murder case

Attorneys for accused killer Zain Alexander Ray Glass are asking a Flathead County District Court judge to dismiss his murder case, arguing he remains unfit to stand trial and that key deadlines have been missed.

Allegedly drunk motorist accused of flashing gun

Prosecutors brought Dell Thomas Russon, 55, up on a felony count of assault with a weapon and a misdemeanor driving under the influence charge following his July 3 arrest near Lilac Loop.