Suspended sentence proposed for artist who shocked former significant other

Nicholas Oberling, 59, admitted to setting up the contraption under oath during a Nov. 28 change of plea hearing in Flathead County District Court.

Browning, C-Falls boast talent to take Northwest A hoops races

The Browning Lady Indians are ready to run, the Ronan Maidens are ready to fly and the Columbia Falls Wildkats aren’t going anywhere.

Bobcats turn on lights for William & Mary

William & Mary likes to run the ball, sometimes with a quarterback, a lot of times with a running back, all of it behind a young, highly-touted offensive line.

Briefs: Tech’s Henley named All-Region by AVCA

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Three Montana Tech volleyball players, including Flathead High graduate Taylor Henley, were named All-Region by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) on Tuesday.

WNBA star Griner freed in swap for Russian arms dealer Bout

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a high-profile prisoner exchange, as the U.S. released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout but failed to win freedom for another American, Paul Whelan, who has been jailed for nearly four years.

WTC brings heartfelt 'Little Women' to stage

Based on the beloved book, this heartfelt play opens with a sneak preview Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m, performances continue at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9, 10, 16, and 17 and at 4 p.m. on Dec. 11 and 18.

Olney woman who allegedly shot husband enters Alford plea

Kay Lynn Johnson, 64, faced one count of assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court in the wake of the incident.

Legals for December, 8 2022

Big Sky Notes: Griz LB O’Connell is Hula Bowl-bound

To the long list of accolades he’s built already, add the Hula Bowl for Montana linebacker Patrick O’Connell, who was invited to the college football all-star showcase this week.

Columbia Falls students top-5 at Model UN

More than 250 students from 12 Montana and Idaho high schools participated in the 57th annual Montana Model United Nations Conference, hosted in November at the University of Montana.

Glacier QB Sliter commits to the Griz

Glacier quarterback Gage Sliter made it official that he’s headed to the Montana Grizzlies Tuesday, announcing his intention to join their football program via Twitter.

Drunk driver sentenced for wreck that sent pedestrian to ICU

Despite calls for stiffer penalties, a Flathead County judge kept to the terms of a plea deal Dec. 1, handing down a partially suspended sentence to a motorist who drunkenly ran down a woman in the spring.

Legals for December, 6 2022

Sale jumpstarts floating, offshore wind power in US waters

The growth of offshore wind comes as climate change intensifies and need for clean energy grows. It also is getting cheaper.

Whitefish Mountain Resort president starts day on the slopes

It was while skiing in his youth in Loveland, Colorado, where Nick Polumbus grew up, that he had the realization that he wanted to work in the ski industry.

Gary Luce, 76

Gary was born April 2, 1946, grew up in Columbia Falls and passed away Nov. 25, 2022, surrounded by loved ones; wife, Elaine Luce; and son, Robert Luce.

Scholarship funding, more reading, more teacher pay top Gianforte’s education priorities

Gov. Greg Gianforte called on parents — and grandparents, aunts and uncles — to help close the learning gap that emerged after the Covid-19 pandemic by doing one thing. “It’s easy. Please read to your kids 20 minutes a day. This will help close the gap,” Gianforte said.

Community briefs

Blue Christmas service; Holiday market in Whitefish; Evergreen holiday gathering; Free meals; Klothes Kloset Christmas store

Letters to the editor Dec. 4

Letters to the editor Dec. 4

Legals for December, 4 2022