Suspect in camper theft pleads guilty

A Washington woman arrested last year after a Kalispell Police officer spotted her improperly hauling what turned out to be a stolen camper pleaded guilty to a pair of felony charges on Tuesday.

Somers Middle School Theater showcases ‘Mary Poppins’

In its sixth season, Somers Middle School Theater presents the story illuminating one family’s struggle to bring out the best in one another.

Art education project results in mural at Kalispell's Russell School

Two local artists have been providing arts education at the school through the “Artist in Schools and Community Grant” from the Montana Arts Council.

Ballet company brings ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to the stage

The company’s 43rd spring production features the music of German composer Felix Mendelssohn, choreography by Roth, costumes by Katie Sako, backdrops by Linda Ensign and lighting by Rich Haptonstall.

Local organizations bring Paddling Film Festival to Whitefish

In a way to spread awareness about river safety, protecting the rivers and getting more kids out onto the water, the two nonprofit organizations are coming together to present the 18th annual Paddling Film Festival in Whitefish.

Roster cutdown approaches for Range Riders

The 2023 Glacier Range Riders, on the way to Cutdown Day, gather at Flathead Field at 10 o’clock every morning. For five or so hours, they… do what, exactly?

Former Frenchtown School District administrator selected as KPS interim superintendent

Randy Cline, a retired superintendent of Frenchtown School District, will serve in Kalispell Public Schools’ top position for the 2023-24 school year.

Legals for May, 10 2023

Farrell, Allen, Goudette power pack over Polson

Ella Farrell hit two home runs, and Zoey Allen and Kenadie Goudette each hit one as Glacier’s softball squad made quick work of visiting Polson Tuesday, 15-0.

Texas shooter's 'RWDS' patch linked to far-right extremists

The shooter who killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall was wearing a patch that read "RWDS" — short for "Right Wing Death Squad" — a phrase that has been embraced in recent years by far-right extremists who glorify violence against their political enemies.

Legals for May, 9 2023

Bill sponsor pushes for veto override after Gianforte rejects popular marijuana tax bill

The sponsor of a popular initiative seeking to divvy up more than $50 million of marijuana tax revenue is requesting that lawmakers be given an opportunity to override a veto Gov. Greg Gianforte issued in the final hours of the 2023 legislative session.

Law roundup: Mischievous group of kids evade police

A gaggle of mischievous kids was allegedly smashing carts together and acting up in a store where an employee asked Kalispell Police Department officers to move them along.

Dallas suburb mourns after 8 die in outlet mall shooting

Another American community mourned Sunday for lives lost to a mass shooting — this time at a Dallas-area outlet mall where a gunman stepped out of a sedan and opened fire on shoppers.

New establishment focuses on historical brews

Other brews include Independence, the popular hazy New England IPA, Honor, a Kentucky common made with corn, Patriot, and D.T.O.M. (Don’t tread on me).

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Alan K. Fitzsimmons, 66

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Alven Emil Krantz, 97

April hiring gains reflect a still-resilient US job market

The unemployment rate dipped to 3.4%, matching a 54-year low, the Labor Department said Friday.

TurboTax customers to receive checks for $141M settlement

In a settlement agreement last year, TurboTax's owner Intuit Inc. was ordered to pay $141 million to low-income consumers who were deceived into paying TurboTax to file their federal returns — despite being eligible for free, federally-supported tax services.