Judge issues restraining order against new abortion requirement

A Lewis and Clark County District judge has granted a temporary restraining order blocking the state from allowing a newly signed abortion restriction law from being enforced until after a hearing because the law is likely a violation of the Montana Constitution.

Kalispell FFA competitors advance to nationals

The Kalispell FFA agronomy team and three individual state champions have advanced to the National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis in November.

Ex-Proud Boys leader Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 sedition plot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was convicted on Thursday of orchestrating a plot for members of his far-right extremist group to attack the U.S. Capitol in a desperate bid to keep Donald Trump in power after the Republican lost the 2020 presidential election.

Book series comes to the stage in ‘The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt’

When a one-eyed buccaneer gives you a treasure map, what other choice is there than to seek adventure?

Legals for May, 4 2023

Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives stop in Kalispell on ‘Altitude’ tour

With his first new album in six years, Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives are stopping in Kalispell on their Altitude tour.

Governor signs bill boosting block management payment cap

Gov. Greg Gianforte signed into law last week a bill that will double the payment cap for landowners who participate in Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Block Management Program.

Montana governor signs abortion bills, will sign others

Montana's Republican-controlled Legislature passed several bills related to abortion access, and Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed five of them Wednesday, including one that will likely lead the state Supreme Court to reconsider its nearly 25-year-old decision that supports the right to a pre-viability abortion by a provider of the patient's choice.

68th Montana Legislature adjourns

With the 90th and last possible legislative day looming, the lawmakers, staff, lobbyists, reporters and other denizens of the Montana Capitol this week knew that the end of the 68th Legislature was nigh.

Track: Bravettes, Braves excel in Missoula

MISSOULA — Flathead’s Bravettes piled up the wins again Tuesday, while the Braves showed off some speed and hops at a triangular track and field meet at MCPS Stadium.

Legals for May, 3 2023

Accused drug dealer brought up on bail jumping charge

Jeffrey Duane Portmann, 54, of Spokane, Washington was scheduled to appear before Judge Dan Wilson in Flathead County District Court on March 4, 2020 for a pretrial conference on a felony criminal distribution of dangerous drugs charge, but never appeared, according to court records.

Recreational marijuana tax bill headed to Gov. Gianforte’s desk

After passing its final legislative vote 49-1, a bill seeking to adjust how $50 million of recreational marijuana taxes are distributed is headed to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk for his consideration.

Moultray hits for cycle as Wildkats top Browning

Maddie Moultray hit for the cycle to back her own pitching Tuesday, leading the Columbia Falls Wildkats over Northwest A foe Browning 25-0.

Man accused of exposing himself at Kidsports Complex

Authorities in Kalispell are calling on the public for help in tracking down a man accused of exposing himself at the Kidsports Complex over the weekend.

Folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84

TORONTO (AP) — Gordon Lightfoot, the folk singer-songwriter known for "If You Could Read My Mind" and "Sundown" and for songs that told tales of Canadian identity, died Monday. He was 84.

Legals for May, 2 2023

Europe's economy barely grows as inflation pinches consumers

Friday's less-than-stellar increase of 0.1% from the previous quarter follows disappointing growth estimates from the U.S., which kept alive fears of a looming recession in the world's largest economy.

Letters to the editor May 1

Letters to the editor May 1

Legals for May, 1 2023