Man arrested after attempted break-in in Kalispell

Police arrested a man last week who allegedly tried to break into the Kalispell home of a family he had previously threatened to kill.

Plea deal would see alleged child rapist serve 20 years of 45-year sentence

Ray Allen Roberts, 52, entered an Alford plea to the felony charge after striking a deal with prosecutors in late November.

Letters to the editor Dec. 13

Letters to the editor Dec. 13

Birth anouncements

Boldin Aleksander McNulty, son of Thomas McNulty and Amanda Lawrence of Kalispell, was born on Oct. 21, 2022 at Logan Health Whitefish.

Author details connection to wilderness in adventure memoir

In his most recent book, “My Wilderness Life,” John Fraley chronicles his life as he goes through college and begins his career.

A&E Design hires project manager Mahood

Pete Mahood has joined the team of A&E Design as a construction project manager.

Frances 'Fran' Buck, 85

Frances “Fran” Dianne Buck, 85, passed away peacefully on Dec. 4, 2002, at Edgewood Vista Memory Care surrounded by her loved ones.

Legals for December, 11 2022

Red Flag laws work, but they have to be used

When Colorado passed its Red Flag law, called “Extreme Risk Protection Orders,” in 2019, El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder announced his opposition: “I am exploring all legal options and am vigorously challenging the constitutionality of this law.”

Retired sportscaster recalls colorful memories in new book

Peanuts and Cracker Jack, rally hats, the roar of the crowd.

McDonald, Pack boys beat CMR at buzzer

Glacier coach Mark Harkins called time out with 8.1 seconds left in the Wolfpack’s basketball game Saturday and basically told his team, From here on out you’re on your own.

Brave Brawlers win Mining City title

For the second year in a row, the Flathead Brave Brawlers won the Mining City Duals, this time defeating Billings West for the title.

Bravettes roll to win at Flathead Girls Invite

The Bravettes took first at the Flathead Girls Invite on Saturday, topping a field of 23 teams to open their wrestling season.

Bobcats rout William & Mary, 55-7

BOZEMAN — The Touchdown Tommy Mellott Show got started a little late Friday but was worth the wait for Bobcat fans, who saw Mellott lead Montana State’s 55-7 pummeling of William & Mary in an FCS quarterfinal.

Convicted rapist given suspended sentence

Flathead County District Judge Dan Wilson handed down a suspended 20-year sentence to admitted rapist Elton Jones on Dec. 8 and ordered him to undergo sexual offender treatment.

Vikings win, Northwest A boys teams falter in Frenchtown

FRENCHTOWN — The Northwest A boys’ basketball teams didn’t have a good Friday at the Frenchtown Tip-Off Tournament, dropping all six of their matchups with Southwest A opponents.

Big fourth quarter lifts CMR past Flathead boys

Flathead got big games from Noah Cummings and Lyric Ersland, built a lead and then saw Great Falls CMR rally for a 71-59 boys basketball win Friday on the Braves’ floor.

Kats, Lady Indians, Bulldogs and Vals win Friday

FRENCHTOWN — Hope McAtee and Mecca Bullchild went off, leading Columbia Falls and Browning to girls basketball wins at the Frenchtown Tip-Off Tournament Friday.

Deep snow marks Whitefish Mountain Resort season opener

The powder was deep and the stoke was high as Whitefish Mountain resort kicked off its 75th anniversary ski season Thursday.

Whitefish Schools hold meeting on future high school expansion

Recommendations from the district’s 2021 Long Range Facility Plan identified significant growth and critical needs of the high school as the top priority.