Prep football: Whitefish, Libby, Bigfork and Eureka roll

RONAN — Fynn Ridgeway rushed for 125 yards and two scores, and threw for two scores as well while Whitefish beat Ronan 43-13 in Western A football action Friday.

Wild win: Pirates rally past C-Falls

Before the dust settled, Polson scored two touchdowns 33 seconds apart in the fourth quarter to push past the Wildcats 32-31 in a big Western A game.

Arraignment in Columbia Falls homicide case continued

The arraignment of accused killer Zain Alexander Ray Glass was delayed this week after his defense attorney requested additional time to secure a fitness evaluation for the 22-year-old.

Ian lashes South Carolina as Florida's death toll climbs

A revived Hurricane Ian threatened coastal South Carolina and the historic city of Charleston with severe flooding Friday after the deadly storm caused catastrophic damage in Florida and trapped thousands in their homes.

Zinke put on defensive over past lies in US House debate

BUTTE (AP) — Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke faced sharp attacks for past dishonesty from his Democratic opponent in a Montana U.S. House race debate on Thursday night, as the Republican sought to downplay recent reports from federal investigators who said he lied to them in two separate cases.

Golan, Wildcats top Bulldogs 3-1

In case you didn’t already know, the Columbia Falls Wildcats are the real deal. The Wildcats made this clear Thursday when they beat Northern A conference rival Whitefish in a decisive 3-1 victory.

Flathead spikers sweep Wolfpack in crosstown

The Flathead Bravettes were more than ready for Crosstown, Act 1. With Sienna Sterck knocking down 10 kills and playing excellent all-around, the Bravettes swept the first intracity volleyball match of the year from Glacier Thursday at the Flathead gym.

Friday prep football: Glacier draws potent Bengals

Flathead takes off to play Sentinel; big Western A showdown in C-Falls

The Glacier Wolfpack knew this part of its football schedule was going to be tough, but this is getting ridiculous.

Flathead Hotshots make way to Florida to assist following hurricane

The Hotshots are better known as elite crews that fight wildfires, but are also well-equipped for natural disaster assistance.

Floods trap many in Florida as Ian heads to South Carolina

Rescue crews piloted boats and waded through flooded streets Thursday to save thousands of Floridians trapped after Hurricane Ian destroyed homes and businesses and left millions in the dark.

Letters to the editor Sept. 29

Letters to the editor Sept. 29

Legals for September, 29 2022

Eric Alan explores new sounds in upcoming album

Flathead Valley musician Eric Alan is preparing to release his third album “Late Last Night,” which delves into some new sounds.

Whitefish Oktoberfest nears grand finale weekend

Whitefish Oktoberfest is fast approaching its final weekend, featuring authentic German beer, food, music and dancing with the authentic Oktoberfest band Europa, along with Pech und Schwefel from the Austrian Alps.

Jack Edward Horstman, 65

Jack Edward Horstman, 65, passed peacefully Aug. 25, 2022.

Groups to speak about state library funding

The session is intended to share details of critical library funding legislation that the groups have drafted ahead of the 2023 Montana Legislative Session.

Man facing drug charge busted for alleged attempted burglary

A Kalispell man facing a drug possession charge is back in the Flathead County Detention Center after allegedly getting caught in the act of burglarizing a fast food establishment over the weekend.

Legals for September, 28 2022

Whitefish golfer Billy Smith wants a high finish for himself, Bulldogs

Second-year Whitefish golf coach Tait Rocksund looks at Billy Smith and sees a rock solid shot-maker, with a mental makeup beyond his 18 years.

Jan. 6 sedition trial underway for Oath Keepers leader

Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial of the founder of the Oath Keepers extremist group and four associates charged with seditious conspiracy, one of the most serious cases to emerge from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.