Legals for February, 4 2024

Senators reach a deal on border policy bill

Senate negotiators on Friday reached a deal on a proposal to overhaul the asylum system at the U.S. border with Mexico, clearing the way for Democratic and Republican Senate leaders to begin the difficult task of convincing Congress to pass a national security package that will include tens of billions of dollars for Ukraine and immigration enforcement, as well as funding for Israel and other American allies.

Crosstown split: Kennedy Moore hits big shot; Pack boys lead wire to wire

Kennedy Moore knocked down the go-ahead jump shot with 45 seconds left and the Flathead Bravettes picked up their first win in Western AA play over crosstown rival Glacier 54-48 Thursday.

Flathead, Glacier head to wrestling divisionals

Wrestling divisionals are upon us, and for the Flathead Brave Brawlers and Bravettes, the main thing is getting numbers through to next week’s All-Class State tournament.

Legals for February, 2 2024

Housing advocates work to improve count of homeless population

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Suspect in chase allegedly threatened officers

Prosecutors brought Scott Weslee Hill, 41, up on felony counts of criminal endangerment and threats or improper influence in official matters as well as one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence, first offense, following his Jan. 27 arrest.

Whitefish Community Foundation scholarships open

Whitefish Community Foundation is offering multiple scholarship opportunities for students who will be enrolling in college this fall.

PHOTOS: Flathead, Glacier split crosstown hoops

Photos from Glacier and Flathead's second crosstown basketball matchup of the season, this time at Glacier High School on Thursday, Feb. 1. The Wolfpack boys topped the Braves, 57-50, while the Bravettes were victorious over the Glacier girls, 54-48.

Father-Daughter Winter Ball Friday

Fathers and daughters are invited to dance the night away at the O’Shaughnessy Center on Feb. 2.

Masterpiece concert series opens with Jewels of the Opera

Local violinist and teacher Wai Mizutani presents the first installment of his new concert series, Masterpieces, at the Wachholz College Center on Feb. 9.

Spend an evening with John Lithgow

An evening with John Lithgow at the Wachholz College Center has been rescheduled for April 8.

Gianforte rebuts far-right accusations about child protection case

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte is defending the state health department’s actions in an active child protective case against a wave of online criticism from conservative groups, including some far-right, anti-LGBTQ social media accounts, an unusually public commentary from the state’s highest elected official about confidential child welfare proceedings.

A rube arrives in Trout Creek

I had been eyeballing a piece of property in Trout Creek for about a year. It was cheap enough, I had the money, why not? So, I bought it.

Legals for February, 1 2024

Owners of Lakeside alpine coaster seek permission for public water supply well

The owners of the Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster are seeking state permission to turn a private well at the Lakeside attraction into a public supply well.

Glen Henderson, 90

Glen F. Henderson, 90, born on Nov. 5, 1933, passed peacefully on Jan. 25, 2024.

John Francis Hammett, 96

John Francis Hammett, consummate gentleman, family man, unassuming champion of community service, and advocate for those less fortunate than he, passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, 2024, in his own bed surrounded by his family.

Boys Hoops: Vikings roll past Pirates

Eureka beats Troy boys

POLSON — Eli Thorness scored 19 points, 10 coming in the second quarter while Bigfork opened up a big lead on the way to a 61-41 Northwest A boys basketball win Tuesday over Polson.

Wolfpack wrestlers drop final duals before divisionals

BUTTE — Glacier’s wrestling teams fell short in their final duals before divisionals, but there were some bright spots for the Wolfpack in the Mining City.