Russian media: Ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dead at 91

MOSCOW (AP) — Mikhail Gorbachev, who as the last leader of the Soviet Union waged a losing battle to salvage a crumbling empire but produced extraordinary reforms that led to the end of the Cold War, has died at 91, Russian media reported Thursday.

Brothers face weapon charges after alleged assault

Two brothers arrested last week are accused of firing a semi-automatic weapon at a woman, and at one point holding a pistol to her head.

Legals for August, 30 2022

Employees speak out about poor conditions at state prison

Conditions at the Montana State Prison have long been deteriorating but have reached a boiling point in recent months, with employees asserting that treatment by management has created unsafe conditions for inmates and staff alike.

Evergreen water issues boil advisory

The advisory is precautionary following an equipment failure that caused a loss of pressure in the water distribution system over the weekend, according to a notice issued by the district.

Legals for August, 29 2022

Small businesses feel the pinch from slowing housing market

Inflation was already causing some homeowners to delay big renovation projects as prices for building materials, fixtures and appliances jumped. More recently, higher mortgage rates have put a damper on the number of homes being sold.

LG, Honda to set up US joint venture to make EV batteries

The plant's site is still undecided, but construction will begin in early 2023, with mass production of advanced lithium-ion battery cells to start by the end of 2025, they said.

Columbia Falls High School teacher travels to Belgium to learn about the EU

A historical moment occurred during Columbia Falls High School teacher Jeanette Price’s study tour in Brussels, Belgium.

Expanding telehealth means improving mental health care

Our elected officials, including the Public Service Commission, state legislators, the Gianforte Administration, and our congressional delegation must do more to increase health care and mental health treatment access in Montana.

Births

Births

Whitefish holding open house on community housing assessment

The open house will provide members of the public as much time and flexibility as possible to drop in, learn about Whitefish’s updated Housing Needs Assessment, and share comments, experiences and input.

Frontier: Saints kick past Dawgs

HELENA — Steven Powell kicked three field goals, two in the fourth quarter to help Carroll College down Montana Western 16-10 Saturday in Frontier Conference football.

Legals for August, 28 2022

Great Falls schools sweep Flathead spikers

The Great Falls schools swept the Flathead Bravettes in the season opening volleyball matches for both teams on Saturday.

Sliter throws record 7 TD passes in Pack win

BOZEMAN — Gage Sliter threw a school-record seven touchdown passes Friday, and the Glacier Wolfpack threw down Belgrade 63-0 in a AA football game played at Bobcat Stadium.

Libby swamps E. Helena; Polson wins, Whitefish and Eureka fall

LIBBY — Cy Stevenson ran for 164 yards and two touchdowns Friday, and Libby swamped East Helena 37-0 in a Western A football game.

A long time coming: Flathead beats Skyview 27-0

The Flathead Braves started strong, finished stronger and put away a football victory Friday that was two-plus years in the making.

Flathead, Glacier open football seasons

Braves are home against Skyview; Pack takes on Belgrade at MSU

Braves are home against Skyview; Pack takes on Belgrade at MSU

Janice Marie Brininger

Thursday Aug. 19, 2022, Janice passed away in her sleep at Heritage Place.