Lawsuit claims insurance company deliberately stalling in Libby asbestos cases

Just weeks after a Cascade County judge agreed with a jury that the insurance company that represented a Libby asbestos mine should pay a former miner there $36.5 million, attorneys for that miner filed a complaint in federal court, claiming that Zurich American Insurance Company systematically stalled and dragged out court proceedings in an attempt to force him into settling the lawsuit before other asbestos cases are tried.

Legislative curtain opens on Gianforte’s ‘red-tape relief’ push

A trio of bills that constitute the most prominent thrust of Gov. Greg Gianforte’s sprawling red-tape relief push drew praise and pushback in their initial hearings before a legislative committee this week.

Columbia Falls speech team wins Class A Western Divisional

Columbia Falls High School is the Western Class A divisional speech and debate champion, racking up 256 overall points.

Jan Madison, 70

On Tuesday, Jan. 10, heaven gained one of its most extraordinary angels when Jan N. Madison, went to her eternal home.

Gyms that survived pandemic steadily get back in shape

After surviving the worst of the pandemic, the nation's gyms and fitness centers have made a comeback, often using tricks learned during the downturn to lure back customers.

Google axes 12,000 jobs as layoffs spread across tech sector

oogle is laying off 12,000 workers, becoming the latest tech company to trim staff as the economic boom that the industry rode during the COVID-19 pandemic ebbs.

Legals for January, 23 2023

Births

Naamski Wardal Zay LaFromboise, son of Terrance and Dusti LaFramboise of Browning, was born on Dec. 28, 2022, at Logan Health Whitefish.

Zito: Avian Flu is crushing farmers

The public's pocketbooks have been hit hard by the skyrocketing cost of eggs in the last few months. Prices have doubled and, in some places, tripled over what they cost a year ago -- if you can even find them in your local grocery store.

Code Girls United adds operations director, program coordinators

Code Girls United adds operations director, program coordinators

Bullying left students hurt, demoralized and looking for a way out

This is the first in a three-part series examining the effects of bullying through the lens of students, parents and faculty at Bigfork High School. Bullying is not unique to Bigfork, but the district has not always risen to the challenge.

Rubys celebrate 70 years of marriage

Gene and Marilyn Ruby were married in the Methodist Church in Somers, Montana on Dec. 20, 1952.

Neva Eileen Youreman, 77

Neva Eileen Youreman passed away peacefully in her home in Kalispell on the early morning of Jan. 2, 2023.

Legals for January, 22 2023

building permits

building permits

Vikings score 63-30 win over Mission

Isak Epperly led a balanced Bigfork scoring attack with 17 points, and the Vikings pulled away in the second quarter for the District 7-B victory over Mission.

Brave Brawlers top AA duals for second straight year

For the second year in a row, the Flathead Brave Brawlers won the Montana AA Duals, beating Billings West 45-21 in the final round.

White, Bobcats top Lady Griz 72-63

Darian White scored 22 points, and Montana State used a 15-2 surge to start the second half to beat Montana 72-63 in Big Sky Conference women’s basketball Saturday.

Brown, Battle lead Bobcats over Griz

Darius Brown II scored 23 points and Raequan Battle hit three big free throws in the final 39 seconds as Montana State down Montana 67-64 in a Big Sky Conference men’s basketball game.

White leads Cats over Lady Griz 72-63

MISSOULA — Darian White scored 22 points, and Montana State used a 15-2 surge to start the second half to beat Montana 72-63 in Big Sky Conference women’s basketball Saturday.