Law roundup: Man discovers a sticky situation

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office received a report that someone allegedly put glue sticks in the tank of a resident’s generator in Columbia Falls.

Legals for March, 20 2022

Texas Tech overwhelms Montana State 97-62 in NCAA 1st round

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 20 points and set a dominating tone in the opening minutes for Texas Tech, which overwhelmed Montana State 97-62 Friday with one of the best-shooting games in the first round since the NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985.

Students qualify for geo bees

Kalispell Middle School’s Griffin Ingersoll was named the sixth-grade Montana Geography Bee champion Sunday at the University of Montana.

Montana lawmakers review issues facing public education

Despite widespread confusion and concern expressed by local school officials last month, Montana’s Department of Public Health and Human Services reported to lawmakers Monday that recent changes to Medicaid reimbursements for student mental health services are “going relatively smoothly.”

Belibi dunk highlights No. 1 Stanford rout of Montana State

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford's freshmen have been joining everybody else in begging Francesca Belibi to dunk all season, insisting they came to school here just to see her do it.

Victim shot in back during Kalispell confrontation

A Columbia Falls man allegedly shot another man in the back during a confrontation at the victim’s Kalispell home last weekend, new court documents reveal.

New indie band’s EP makes strides on streaming platforms

A new local indie-rock, alt-pop band has quickly gained a following on major streaming platforms.

Legals for March, 16 2022

Libby seeks 3% tax on recreational marijuana

Libby city councilors last week formally petitioned the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners to pursue an additional 3% local tax on recreational marijuana sales.

Soccer referee courses offered this weekend at CFHS

The Montana Grassroots Referee Program is offering a two-day referee course March 19-20 at Columbia Falls High School in an effort to provide currently certified officials with upper-level training and an entry level course for newcomers or anyone who is interested in learning more about the sport of soccer.

Retiring assistant superintendent highlights career, opening Glacier High

Callie Langohr, outgoing Kalispell Public Schools assistant superintendent and Glacier High School’s first principal, is retiring June 30 after nearly three decades with the district.

Legals for March, 15 2022

Legals for March, 14 2022

Brain surgery allows man to return to playing classical guitar

Brain surgery allows man to return to playing classical guitar

January-February births

Lucy Hoff, daughter of Janie and Cody Hoff of Kalispell, was born on Jan. 1, 2022, at Logan Health Medical Center.

Bravettes end State AA with 3 wins, trophy

BILLINGS — The Flathead Bravettes headed out of Billings with one Saturday, claiming third place at the State AA girls basketball tournament with a 53-44 consolation win over Missoula Sentinel.

Pirates bring home third-place trophy

MISSOULA — First, Colton Graham got hot; second, Jarrett Wilson got hotter. Finally, thanks to a couple good bounces, Polson picked up a third-place trophy Wilson’s 24-point afternoon was critical to the Pirates’ 57-52 win over Hamilton in the State A boys basketball consolation game, at Dahlberg Arena.

Capital cruises to AA title

BILLINGS — Brayden Koch scored 20 points, Jacob Curry added 19 and Helena Capital won its first State AA boys basketball title since 2014 Saturday, beating Bozeman 62-48.

State A girls: Browning falls to Hardin

MISSOULA — Browning’s run at the State A girls basketball tournament ended Saturday morning, with a 71-45 loss to power Hardin at Dahlberg Arena.