Judge denies suspected Columbia Falls shooter’s release request

Matthew Clark Burns, 22, pleaded not guilty to a single count of felony assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court shortly before his Nov. 16 bail modification hearing.

Range Riders add ex-Voyagers skipper to staff

The Glacier Range Riders added former Great Falls Voyagers manager Tommy Thompson to its coaching staff, the Pioneer League baseball club announced Thursday.

Over 800 families served at Flathead Food Bank's Thanksgiving distribution

Dozens of volunteers helped distribute turkeys, hams and bags of food to more than 825 families at Flathead Food Bank's Thanksgiving distribution on Friday, Nov. 17 in Kalispell. Many local businesses and groups assisted with donations and volunteering time.

Walker nets 26, Cats knock off Cal

BERKELEY, Calif. — Behind 26 points from sophomore forward Brandon Walker, Montana State secured the first signature win of the Matt Logie era in dramatic fashion on Thursday night, taking down California, 63-60 at Haas Pavilion.

AA football: Pack looks to break through against Bozeman

A second football championship won’t be easy for the Glacier Wolfpack, since they have to go through the unbeaten Bozeman Hawks, and on the road, to make it happen.

One of a Keim

Glacier's Isaac Keim rises up as Wolfpack surges to AA title game

As State AA semifinal games go, Glacier’s Isaac Keim had a good one in the Wolfpack’s 35-14 win over Gallatin.

UM Bio Station receives $6.6M grant to fight pesticide pollution

FLATHEAD LAKE – The University of Montana recently was awarded $6.6 million from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Columbia River Basin Restoration Program.

Accused kidnapper given partially suspended sentence

The Whitefish man accused of holding a woman against her will and beating her with a belt in 2021 received a partially suspended sentence in Flathead County District Court on Thursday.

Gary Barker, 75

Gary Patrick Barker, 75, completed his last earthly journey on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, when he entered into eternal heavenly rest, a victim of lung cancer for the last six months of his life.

Legals for November, 17 2023

Car crash knocks out power in Whitefish

A power outage in Whitefish on Thursday morning affected approximately 2,000 Flathead Electric Coop members.

Big Sky notes: Something's gotta give Saturday

It’s that time of year again: When something has to give.

Arts and Entertainment Events

Arts and Entertainment happenings

Judge’s ruling favors state in Public Law 280 dispute

Flathead County District Court Judge Amy Eddy ruled against Lake County on Nov. 9 in an ongoing legal battle with the state of Montana over who should fund Public Law 280.

Bird of the month: European starling

Noisy. Drab. Pest. These are common reactions when I mention the starling. That is totally understandable. They are indeed loud, nonnative, and commonplace. But they have one amazing super power.

Letters to the editor Nov. 16

Letters to the editor Nov. 16

Legals for November, 16 2023

Older adults share life experiences through Legacy Conversations

The Flathead Elder Hub, a ministry of Immanuel Lutheran Communities, partnered last week with ImagineIF Libraries, Flathead Valley Community College and the Kalispell Senior Center to host conversations between younger and older generations.

Flathead Forest reviews winter permit applications

The Flathead National Forest is considering nine special-use permits that would allow businesses to operate guiding services this winter on federal public land.

Conservation board orders removal of home on McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park

Flathead Conservation District Hearing Officer Laurie Zeller on Nov. 13 found that the district has jurisdiction over a house allegedly built illegally on the banks of McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park.