Bill would remap state's Public Service Commission

The Montana Senate last week passed a redraw of the state’s Public Service Commission districts that, if enacted, would replace a court-ordered map drawn last year.

Wolfpack Theatre takes audience to River City with classic musical

The Wolfpack Theatre Company presents one of America’s most beloved musicals, “The Music Man.”

Legals for March, 9 2023

Bravettes, Vals lead 6 teams into state tourneys

The Flathead Valley is well-represented at this week’s state basketball tournaments, and at least a couple teams are in it to win it.

Full agenda before county planning board

The board meets at 6 p.m. in the South Campus Building, 40 11th St. W., in Kalispell.

Alleged nude prowler enters not guilty plea

The man allegedly found naked in a Columbia Falls area home trying to steal a motorcycle pleaded not guilty to felony burglary in Flathead County District Court last week.

Flathead National Forest, POWDR, worked ‘hand in hand’ on Holland expansion proposal

For more than one year before the U.S. Forest Service announced a controversial proposal to expand operations at Holland Lake Lodge, it was working hand in hand with POWDR, an “adventure life” company that aims to take full ownership of the resort on public land.

Robert E. ‘Buzz’ Berry, 79

Robert E. “Buzz” Berry, 79, of Kalispell, Montana, passed away on March 1, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona.

County board looks at request for family cemetery

The property is just over 20 acres in size and contains a single-family dwelling, a guest cabin, a horse barn and an equipment barn.

Montana Senate passes public record request bill

Most state agencies presented with public records requests will have clear deadlines for compliance if Senate Bill 232 clears the Legislature and the governor’s desk.

Dozens face domestic terrorism charges in Georgia incident

ATLANTA (AP) — More than 20 people from around the country faced domestic terrorism charges Monday after dozens of young men in black masks attacked the site of a police training center under construction in a wooded area outside Atlanta that has become the flashpoint of conflict between authorities and left-leaning protesters.

Kalispell city council to weigh housing developments, labor agreements

The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at City Hall, 201 First Ave. E. Residents can also attend via Zoom.

Legals for March, 6 2023

Elton Ross Hoyt, 84

Elton Ross Hoyt, 84, passed away on Jan. 23, 2023, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. He was born June 21, 1938, in Polson to Edward E. Hoyt and A. Blanche (Howell) Hoyt.

New life planned for Ol’ River Bridge Inn in Columbia Falls

The building is going through massive renovations under new ownership.

Community briefs

West Valley Naturalists Program features photos; Learning Center holds fundraiser; Spring burning season opens; Community fundraiser for Lonepine Hall in Hot Springs; Community meals set; Kalispell Senior Center annual tea party

Information blackout shrouds new reports of deaths, injuries and abuse at Montana State Hospital

BUTTE, Mont. — Jennifer Mitchell remembered getting a call nearly two years ago that her 69-year-old husband, Bill, had crashed his car and had been committed to the Montana State Hospital, the state-run psychiatric hospital for adults about 20 miles from their home in Butte.

China looks to consumers to drive economic rebound

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's agenda for this month's meeting of the ceremonial national legislature: Revive the economy by encouraging consumers to spend more now that severe anti-virus controls have ended.

Carol Porter, 82

Carol Porter, 82

Applications open for Montana State’s $75K Venture Competition

Applications are now being accepted for the $75K Venture Competition, which will be hosted April 20 by Montana State University’s Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship and the MSU Blackstone LaunchPad.