Ex-colonel to oversee troubled Puerto Rico power company

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A former military officer was appointed Wednesday to oversee reconstruction of Puerto Rico’s flattened electrical grid and operations of the island’s troubled power company amid growing concerns over a $300 million contract awarded to a small Montana company to help repair the damage from Hurricane Maria.

Hornets top Heat 109-98, as NBA shutdown looms

MIAMI (AP) — Charlotte coach James Borrego thought it would be a rallying cry of sorts for the Hornets to not let the Miami Heat clinch a playoff spot on their watch.

Stakeholders support redesignation of busy road

Stakeholders throughout Flathead County have signed resolutions of support to redesignate West Reserve Drive from a state urban route to a state primary route, which many hope will hit the fast-forward button toward widening the congested two-lane road.

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Kaitlyn Peterson, daughter of Nick and Kori Peterson of Libby, was born May 16 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Legals February 27, 2020

No. 26815 Liza L. Dennehy 2801 S. Montana Butte, MT 59701 Telephone: (406) 782-0484 Fax No.: (406) 782-7253 Attorney for Petitioner MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CAROL WOODS, Deceased. Probate No. DP-20-051B NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THOMAS WOODS has filed a Petition in the above referenced court requesting that he be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of CAROL WOODS. For further information, the Petition, as filed, may be examined in the office of the clerk of the above court. Hearing upon said Petition will be held in said Court at the courtroom in the courthouse at Flathead County, on the 11th day of March, 2020, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., at which time all interested persons may appear and object. Dated this 18th day of February, 2020. LIZA L. DENNEHY Attorney for Petitioner February 24, 27, March 5, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

OPINION: Help put renewable energy on ballot

A new study shows that many teachers aren’t aware of the strong consensus on human-caused climate change and instead overstate material from a thoroughly discredited minority.

Winning the big dance: Local riders earn national honors at O-Mok-See

Two young Kalispell riders put Smith Valley Saddle Club on the map recently at the 2009 National O-Mok-See Championships.

Murderer asks to represent self

As he was led into Flathead County District Court Thursday dressed in bright orange and blue jail garb, most of Terry Charles Olson’s 20 tattoos were concealed — but one was clearly visible.

Braves down Indians

The word on the basketball floor Thursday night?

Raymond Earl Kalberg, 83

Raymond Earl Kalberg, 83, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2005, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born Aug. 20, 1921, in Hanley Falls, Minn., to Arnt and Ruth (McCall) Kalberg.

Whitefish woman charged with homicide

A Whitefish woman’s assault charge has been increased to murder after her husband died.

Whitefish likely to ask voters to approve spending resort tax dollars on community housing

Whitefish City Council voted unanimously earlier this month to review a proposed financial plan that reallocates resort tax funds to include community housing.

City authorizes West Reserve Drive grant application

Kalispell City Council unanimously supported a decision to pursue a grant to improve West Reserve Drive on Monday.

Redhorn skies for 29, Browning edges Whitefish

BROWNING — Maurice Redhorn III scored 29 points, 15 in a frenetic final quarter that ended with Browning pulling out a 72-70 boys basketball win over Whitefish Tuesday.

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