Whitefish rape suspect pleads guilty

Shane Wilson, 35, pleaded guilty to a single count of sexual intercourse without consent in Flathead County District Court last month after striking a deal with prosecutors.

Law roundup: Women not keen to take up man’s $20 offer

A man dressed in blue, hanging out near an “ʼ80s van” parked by a casino, allegedly went up to women asking if they wanted to make $20.

Montana House Judiciary hears bill for certificates in ‘nonviable births’

A bill that would end up requiring a death certificate for miscarriages drew criticism that it was part of “an anti-choice” agenda, but sponsor Rep. Braxton Mitchell, R-Columbia Falls, said he was willing to amend the most controversial part of the legislation.

Libby launches second investigation into police chief as it rebuilds oversight commission

In separate press releases, Libby Mayor Peggy Williams announced a second investigation into allegations against Police Chief Scott Kessel and acknowledged that the city's Police Commission had lapsed in recent years.

Annual fundraiser benefits nonprofit cancer support

The Wings Regional Cancer Support Radiothon will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Jan. 19 and 20.

Browning, Bigfork stay unbeaten; Ronan wins in Alaska

Mecca Bullchild discord 20 points, 11 during a huge third quarter for Browning, and the Lady Indians rolled to a 64-30 non-conference girls basketball win over Shelby Tuesday.

Montana lawmaker seeks to overturn abortion ruling

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana legislature is considering a proposal that would would interpret the state's constitutional right to privacy to mean that it does not protect the right to an abortion, a move that would echo others in several states to severely restrict or ban abortion.

Legals for January, 17 2023

House GOP demands visitor logs in Biden classified docs case

WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly empowered House Republicans on Sunday demanded the White House turn over all information related to its searches that have uncovered classified documents at President Joe Biden's home and former office in the wake of more records found at his Delaware residence.

Economic woes, war, climate change on tap for Davos meeting

Leaders are seeking to bridge political divisions in a divided world, buttress a hobbling economy and address concerns about a climate change — among many other things.

Tesla cuts vehicle prices in bid to boost flagging demand

The company dropped prices nearly 20% in the United States on some versions of the Model Y SUV, its top seller.

Girls Hoops: Browning rallies past Havre

HAVRE — Lish Spoonhunter scored 16 points and Mecca Bullchild hit two fourth-quarter 3-pointers as the Browning Lady Indians rallied past Havre 59-58 Saturday to stay unbeaten.

Boys Hoops: Polson holds off Ronan

POLSON — Trent Wilson scored 25 points, 20 in the first half, and Polson held off comeback-minded Ronan 61-55 in a Northwest A boys game Saturday.

911 dispatchers struggle with burnout amid staff shortage, warn it could lead to tragedy

With hours piling up and time off seldom seen, the overstretched dispatchers at the Flathead Emergency Communications Center warn it is only a matter of time until the work conditions there lead to tragedy.

Allen A. Jacobson, 87

Allen A. Jacobson, 87, of Columbia Falls, passed away peacefully on Jan. 8, 2023, one day after what would have been the 66th wedding anniversary to his wife, Sharon Rae Hileman Jacobson.

Cherith Bruckner, 74

Cherith Naomi Bruckner was born on Mar. 25, 1948 and passed away on Dec. 20, 2022.

Robert C. 'Bob' Marozzo, 74

Robert Carmen “Bob” Marozzo of Libby, Montana, passed away on Jan. 3, 2023, in Kalispell at the age of 74.

911 staffing shortage a danger to public safety

The call center that manages Flathead County’s initial response to public emergencies is facing an emergency of its own.

Doctors trained abroad will save rural health care

Health care is growing hard to come by in rural America.

Law roundup: Woman clips bicycle and drives away

An elderly woman reportedly did not completely stop at a four-way intersection and clipped the back of a man’s bicycle and bent a rim, which he estimated to cost $100 to repair.