Judge's illness delays sentencing for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio in Jan. 6 case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The sentencing for former Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio, who was convicted of orchestrating the far-right extremist group's attack on the U.S. Capitol after Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, has been delayed until next week because the judge hearing the case became sick.

Dow drops 1,600 as Trump's tariffs shock Wall Street

Wall Street shuddered, and a level of shock unseen since COVID's outbreak tore through financial markets worldwide Thursday on worries about the damage President Donald Trump's newest set of tariffs could do to economies across continents, including his own.

CF state speech champs

Whitefish

Whitefish police arrested a 49-year-old woman on suspicion of possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop on 13th Street and Spokane Avenue.

Alarms

The Evergreen Fire Department responded to a slash pile fire at a trailer park on Montana 35.

Alarms

Kalispell fire department had eight calls. One was to a vehicle accident on Lake Blaine Road that resulted in no injuries.

Whitefish police

Whitefish police went to Idaho Avenue on Monday afternoon and collected three teenagers on various charges of obstructing an officer, trespassing and possessing drug paraphernalia.

Extra benefits ending with Montana's unemployment rising

The extra $400 in weekly unemployment insurance payments is no longer available in Montana, the Department of Labor and Industry said Thursday, even as new unemployment claims are on the rise.

Montana officials weigh in on electoral college vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Electoral College gave Joe Biden a majority of its votes Monday, confirming his victory in last month’s election in state-by-state voting that took on added importance this year because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to concede he lost.

COLUMN: Montana, no limit (on state slogans)

“The Sky’s the Limit.”

Two fires erupt in Western Montana

HAMILTON — Some homes were lost to a swiftly moving wildfire Sunday in the Bitterroot National Forest near Hamilton, forest officials said.

Reagan Nielsen, 8 months

On Oct. 4, 2018 our sweet baby Reagan lost her fight after 8 precious months of life.

Football Playoffs Braves get another shot at Bozeman in AA semis

It’s back to Bozeman for the Flathead football team.

Man seen with obscene sign

Kalispell Police spoke with a man holding an obscene sign on Hutton Ranch Road. The man was told to move along.

Helena schools sweep Glacier, Flathead

HELENA — Glacier and Flathead couldn’t get over the top, each losing a pair of four-set matches while getting swept by the Helena schools on Thursday in Class AA volleyball action.

Whitefish Energy sues over payments for Puerto Rico work

BILLINGS — A Whitefish-based company that landed and lost a $300 million contract to restore Puerto Rico’s hurricane-shattered electric grid has sued a subcontractor for allegedly interfering with tens of millions of dollars in payments.

Whitefish 6-2 in pool play; Libby sweeps 3 matches

FRENCHTOWN — Whitefish posted a 6-2 mark in pool play on Friday at the season-opening Northwestern A versus Southwestern A Tipoff Tournament.

Cats, Cowboys set for playoff clash

Columbia Falls is ready for a challenge.

AA Football Glacier hoping for some playoff help

The Glacier football team has its hands full this week. And not just with the game on the field.

William A. Jensen, 75

Our world lost one of the good guys … William A. Jensen, 75, mercifully passed away at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula from a horrible lung disease on July 4, 2017, after keeping it at bay for many years. He didn’t let it slow him down until the last few months. A friend said recently that he lived large and globally while still appreciating the simple pleasures of family, friends, mud, and nature. In the early hours of July 6, much of Montana felt a 5.8 earthquake. We’re sure it was Bill saying farewell, and wishing Carole a happy birthday.