Legals for July, 10 2024

New Mexico man pleads guilty to stealing items from Montana Historical Society

A New Mexico author who has written several books on Montana pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing several items, including letters from C.M. Russell’s wife, from the Montana Historical Society during the course of a year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.

Beryl leaves hot misery in its wake as the still-dangerous storm churns over the US interior

HOUSTON (AP) — Many of the millions left without power when Hurricane Beryl crashed into Texas, killing several people and unleashing flooding, now face days without air conditioning as dangerous heat threatens the region Tuesday.

Two Libby residents accused of dognapping from animal shelter

Two Libby residents are facing charges after allegedly breaking into the county animal shelter and stealing a dog.

Bitterroot Red Sox sweep A Lakers doubleheader

Four different Bitterroot Red Sox pitchers combined to hold the Kalispell A Lakers to two hits in both games of Monday’s doubleheader as the Red Sox claimed both victories.

Legals for July, 9 2024

Beryl weakens to tropical storm after sweeping into Texas as Cat 1 hurricane

MATAGORDA, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Beryl swept into Texas early Monday with heavy rains and powerful winds, knocking out power to 1.5 million homes and businesses and flooding streets with fast-rising waters as first responders raced to rescue stranded residents.

Sew inspired — Flathead High student goes to nationals with repurposed sewing project

Flathead High School student Cassidy Hanson has a creative flair in her approach on sewing, baking and art projects.

Legals for July, 8 2024

Two men drown in Glacier Park Saturday

A 26-year-old man and a 28-year-old man drowned in two different areas of Glacier National Park Saturday, July 6. One body has been recovered.

UM law school alumna donates African art collection to museum

She remembers drawing patterns with a compass and protractor as a child and papering her bedroom walls – when allowed by her mother – in burlap. Decades later, traveling around the country for work and pleasure, she developed an affinity for African fabrics and slowly assembled the extensive collection of textiles and art that she is gifting to UM’s Montana Museum of Art and Culture.

Legals for July, 7 2024

Range Riders erupt for 18 runs

The Range Riders won their fourth-straight game and collected 11 extra-base hits en route to a convincing 18-7 win over the Great Falls Voyagers at Glacier Bank Park.

Small wildfire contained in Sanders County

Smokejumpers on Thursday, July 4 attacked a small wildfire that cropped up in a forested area of rural Sanders County.

Whitefish City Council approves contested airport hangar

Whitefish City Council on Monday approved a conditional use permit for a 5,400 square-foot hangar at the Whitefish airport despite public opposition.

Survey shows a drop in the area’s homeless population, but shelter leaders aren’t convinced

The region’s homeless population declined over the past year, according to a survey conducted over the winter months, but nonprofit leaders say they have seen no reduction in demand for services.

Body of missing boater recovered from Flathead Lake

A dive crew on Wednesday evening recovered the body of a Missoula man who drowned in Flathead Lake last week.

Judy Collins, Toad the Wet Sprocket and Los Lobos set to perform in Kalispell

July will bring a heatwave of nostalgia to the Wachholz College Center with Judy Collins, Toad the Wet Sprocket and Los Lobos to the stage.

Auditions open for Montana’s Got Talent

Montana’s Got Talent presented by Starlight Academy is seeking people to audition to be contestants in its inaugural show scheduled Oct. 26 at the Wachholz College Center.

Memoir examines the healing power of horses

In her memoir, Emily Swisher tells the story of forging a new path at an equine therapy ranch first in Colorado and later in Montana to help people heal wounds and trauma.