Nursing homes continue closing, leaving residents, families stressed

In Montana, nine nursing homes have closed or are projected to in 2022, and one transitioned from a nursing home to an assisted living facility, according to the state Department of Public Health and Human Services.

Walmart manager opens fire in break room, killing 6

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — A Walmart manager opened fire on fellow employees in the break room of a Virginia store, killing six people in the country's second high-profile mass shooting in four days, police and a witness said Wednesday.

Legals for November, 23 2022

Town Pump offers matching funds for food banks

Over 100 food banks statewide are participating this year in the “Be A Friend in Deed” campaign, which began in 2001.

Bigfork puts 6 on B All-State football team

Six Bigfork Vikings made All-State for Class B football, the Montana Coaches Association announced this week.

Jury begins deliberating in Oath Keepers sedition trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jurors began deliberating Tuesday in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot case accusing Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and four of his extremist group associates of a violent plot to stop the transfer of presidential power from Republican Donald Trump to Democrat Joe Biden.

Law roundup: Doll display goes over woman’s head

A woman allegedly thought the residents of two houses across from each other were out their heads and involved in a satanic ritual when she complained they had doll heads impaled on fence posts.

Legals for November, 22 2022

Births

Births

Police: Gunman kills 5 at gay club, is subdued by patrons

A 22-year-old gunman opened fire inside a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, killing five people and leaving 25 injured before he was subdued by "heroic" patrons and arrested by police who arrived within minutes, authorities said Sunday.

Shirt Shack prints T-shirts out of home garage

Lifelong Evergreen resident Troy Schweigert has known a thing or two about “working from home,” for years.

Evergreen sidewalk project takes next step

The survey phase of the project to build sidewalks along U.S. 2 between Montana 35 and Sunset Drive has been completed by KLJ, the engineering firm selected by the Montana Department of Transportation.

Kalispell chamber weighs resort tax as part of growth study

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is gathering input from the community aiming to create a plan for “intentional growth” in coming years, and among issues being examined are the benefits of a potential resort tax.

Seasonal franchise Everything Christmas brings holiday cheer to Flathead Valley

Just off U.S. 93, shoppers can see the bold red and green Everything Christmas sign.

Free Thanksgiving dinners served around Flathead Valley

A generous host of free Thanksgiving dinners are available around the Flathead Valley. Members of the community are welcome to feel at home and enjoy both their food and fellowship.

Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week

Applications for jobless claims for the week ending Nov. 12 fell by 4,000 to 222,000 from 226,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

Smaller food cos. get set for a high-priced holiday season

Small businesses that count on food-centric holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas are bracing for a difficult season.

Elizabeth Holmes gets more than 11 years for Theranos scam

The sentence imposed Friday by U.S. District Judge Edward Davila was shorter than the 15-year penalty requested by federal prosecutors.

Legals for November, 20 2022

Letters to the editor Nov. 20

Letters to the editor Nov. 20