Bravettes rally for win, Glacier boys cruise

A couple notable things about Crosstown in Kalispell are how many athletes are named Noah, and how both AA schools have a standout with the same phonetic name.

Boys hoops: Browning tops C-Falls in OT

Tommy Running Rabbit scored 25 points, seven coming in overtime, and the Browning Indians handed the Columbia Falls Wildcats their first league loss Friday, 83-79.

PHOTOS: Glacier boys, Flathead girls claim crosstown basketball wins

Photos from crosstown basketball between Glacier and Flathead at Glacier High School on Friday, Jan. 20. The Glacier boys topped Flathead, 72-35, while the Flathead girls bested Glacier, 44-37.

Alice R. Infelise, 82

“For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?

Third Kalispell burglar sentenced in district court

Joseph Claude Victoria, 20, received a suspended five-year sentence with the state Department of Corrections for felony conspiracy to commit burglary on Jan. 12.

Montana to pause rental assistance program, citing backlog and diminished funding

A key COVID-era relief program to assist renters may be approaching its expiration date in Montana.

Legals for January, 20 2023

Glacier counts on Noah Dowler to guard the hoop

At 6-foot-7, you figure Noah Dowler is naturally predisposed to be on a basketball court.

Ronan Maidens go 1-2 in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A cold start led to a 16-point deficit after one quarter for the Ronan Maidens Thursday, and they fell to West Anchorage 51-41 in their final game at the Alaska Airlines Classic.

Feds send $930 million to curb 'crisis' of US West wildfires

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests, the Biden administration announced Thursday, as officials struggle to protect communities from destructive infernos being made worse by climate change.

Higher ed commissioner issues TikTok ban

Montana Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian directed all campuses in the Montana University System last week to block access to the social media app TikTok on university-run networks and to suspend all university-run TikTok accounts.

Legals for January, 19 2023

ATP brings Broadway season of entertainment to stage

Alpine Theatre Project is pulling out all the stops to bring back a Broadway season full of entertainment to Whitefish.

WTC hosts Father-Daughter Winter Ball

This special evening is open to fathers and daughters of all ages.

Short film featuring Whitefish aims to raise awareness about climate change

Explore Whitefish, Whitefish Mountain Resort, and Protect Our Winters have released a new short film to raise awareness about climate change and help empower people to protect their communities, lifestyles and livelihoods from a warming planet.

Legals for January, 18 2023

Whitefish rape suspect pleads guilty

Shane Wilson, 35, pleaded guilty to a single count of sexual intercourse without consent in Flathead County District Court last month after striking a deal with prosecutors.

Law roundup: Women not keen to take up man’s $20 offer

A man dressed in blue, hanging out near an “ʼ80s van” parked by a casino, allegedly went up to women asking if they wanted to make $20.

Montana House Judiciary hears bill for certificates in ‘nonviable births’

A bill that would end up requiring a death certificate for miscarriages drew criticism that it was part of “an anti-choice” agenda, but sponsor Rep. Braxton Mitchell, R-Columbia Falls, said he was willing to amend the most controversial part of the legislation.

Libby launches second investigation into police chief as it rebuilds oversight commission

In separate press releases, Libby Mayor Peggy Williams announced a second investigation into allegations against Police Chief Scott Kessel and acknowledged that the city's Police Commission had lapsed in recent years.