A massive flood struck the Flathead Valley 60 years ago

Sixty years ago the waters rose and rose until they became the largest flood in Flathead County’s recorded history.

Canal siphon failures not a matter of if, but when

Along with the torrent of gushing water that flooded Babb due to catastrophic siphon eruptions on the St. Mary Canal last week will be serious economic consequences for north-central Montana's agricultural community whose livelihood is reliant on this water system.

Letters to the editor June 23

Letters to the editor June 23

Legals for June, 23 2024

Glendive Chief of Police facing three felonies for illegal deer hunting, tampering with witnesses

Jeremy L. Swisher, the Glendive chief of police, is facing three felony charges for hunting on Montana tribal lands without a license and tampering with witnesses, after the Montana Attorney General’s Office say he made up a story about hunting, then changed it, urging other law enforcement officers to lie to investigators.

Teacher retention, wages hot topics at meeting of state education officials

Discussing likely areas for future policy improvement in Montana’s K-12 school system at a meeting in the state Capitol Monday, officials with the Office of Public Instruction highlighted teacher retention as a continued challenge across the state, noting that Montana public schools lost 2,039 educators to attrition during the 2021-22 academic year.

Organization raises funds to assist veteran with home upgrades

The nonprofit is holding a 4 Miles to Freedom fun run on July 6 at Happy’s Inn west of Kalispell. All the proceeds go toward the Childs family.

Legals for June, 21 2024

Showcase of entertainment set for Wachholz College Center’s 2024-25 lineup

A slate of concerts that rock, speakers who inspire and a showcase of other dance, theater comedy and family entertainment is coming to the Wachholz College Center this year.

Letters to the editor June 20

Letters to the editor June 20

Legals for June, 20 2024

Humphrey’s leadership leaves lasting mark on UM, statewide health care

As University of Montana’s College of Health Dean Reed Humphrey wraps up his decades-long run at the helm of UM’s fastest-growing college, he can finally take a step back and reflect on the 10 years of growth, innovation and impact that defines his time leading the college.

Troy man plans to appeal sentence for killing grizzly

A Troy man who pleaded guilty to charges related to the killing of a grizzly bear and was sentenced last week said he plans to appeal.

Flathead Valley man allegedly fired gun during argument over water pump

Donald James Hanson, 73, is expected to appear before Judge Dan Wilson in Flathead County District Court on July 18 for his arraignment on the felony charge.

Law roundup: ‘Man’ taken for a burglar in prank

A woman reportedly saw a man wearing a baseball cap under the covers in her bed and fled in a panic.

Polson's Milton takes lead at State Juniors golf

POLSON – It was rainy but it was also Maxwell Milton’s home course, and the Polson golfer leads the boys section of the 58 th Montana State Juniors golf championship after Tuesday’s second round.

Wolfpack cleans up at 77th Shrine Game

The Glacier Wolfpack made an impact on the 77th East-West Shrine Game at Daylis Stadium in Billings Saturday night. As in three Most Valuable Player awards.

Legals for June, 19 2024

Dinesen walks it off for the Range Riders

In a game featuring great pitching by both teams, the game wasn’t decided until a wild bottom of the ninth featuring balks, intentional walks and walk-offs, lead to a Range Riders win over the Voyagers.

Law roundup: Fraudster poses as police in scam calls seeking donations

A scammer reportedly called a woman posing as a Kalispell Police Department officer asking for donations and her ATM information, which she unfortunately provided to give $20. She went to the police department to make law enforcement aware that people were impersonating police. She planned to report it to her bank.