Suspended sentence proposed for artist who shocked former significant other

Nicholas Oberling, 59, admitted to setting up the contraption under oath during a Nov. 28 change of plea hearing in Flathead County District Court.

Browning, C-Falls boast talent to take Northwest A hoops races

The Browning Lady Indians are ready to run, the Ronan Maidens are ready to fly and the Columbia Falls Wildkats aren’t going anywhere.

Bobcats turn on lights for William & Mary

William & Mary likes to run the ball, sometimes with a quarterback, a lot of times with a running back, all of it behind a young, highly-touted offensive line.

Briefs: Tech’s Henley named All-Region by AVCA

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Three Montana Tech volleyball players, including Flathead High graduate Taylor Henley, were named All-Region by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) on Tuesday.

WNBA star Griner freed in swap for Russian arms dealer Bout

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a high-profile prisoner exchange, as the U.S. released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout but failed to win freedom for another American, Paul Whelan, who has been jailed for nearly four years.

WTC brings heartfelt 'Little Women' to stage

Based on the beloved book, this heartfelt play opens with a sneak preview Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m, performances continue at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9, 10, 16, and 17 and at 4 p.m. on Dec. 11 and 18.

Valley Voices Community Choir hosts holiday concerts

The concerts will encompass a range of classic music, modern music, performances by the full choir, performances by a smaller group called Evensong, and the talents of Jessica Chen on the cello.

Arts and Entertainment News

Arts and entertainment happenings

Metropolitian Opera Live in HD presents 'The Hours'

Whitefish Theatre Company and the Whitefish Performing Arts Center are co-presenting the third live on-screen performance of the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD 2022-2023 season.

Olney woman who allegedly shot husband enters Alford plea

Kay Lynn Johnson, 64, faced one count of assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court in the wake of the incident.

Legals for December, 8 2022

Big Sky Notes: Griz LB O’Connell is Hula Bowl-bound

To the long list of accolades he’s built already, add the Hula Bowl for Montana linebacker Patrick O’Connell, who was invited to the college football all-star showcase this week.

USS Arizona survivor: Honor those killed at Pearl Harbor

HONOLULU (AP) — USS Arizona sailor Lou Conter lived through the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor even though his battleship exploded and sank after being pierced by aerial bombs.

Evonne Helean, 69

Evonne Marsai Helean, 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 at her home in Somers after a courageous battle with cancer.

Columbia Falls students top-5 at Model UN

More than 250 students from 12 Montana and Idaho high schools participated in the 57th annual Montana Model United Nations Conference, hosted in November at the University of Montana.

Legals for December, 7 2022

Glacier QB Sliter commits to the Griz

Glacier quarterback Gage Sliter made it official that he’s headed to the Montana Grizzlies Tuesday, announcing his intention to join their football program via Twitter.

County board of adjustment looks at vacation rental

The board of adjustment meets on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. in the second floor conference room of the South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell.

Drunk driver sentenced for wreck that sent pedestrian to ICU

Despite calls for stiffer penalties, a Flathead County judge kept to the terms of a plea deal Dec. 1, handing down a partially suspended sentence to a motorist who drunkenly ran down a woman in the spring.

Legals for December, 6 2022