Montana politicians weigh in on Trump's legal battle to stay on ballot

Montana politicians are weighing in on the recent Colorado Supreme Court decision to boot former President and Republican presidential front-runner Donald J. Trump from the 2024 ballot.

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.

Trial date set for charges against Montana Public Service Commissioner Randy Pinocci

A lawyer defending Randy Pinocci said Wednesday he hopes three charges against the Public Service Commissioner will be dropped — but the Cascade County prosecutor said that doesn’t appear likely.

Former Blackfeet operations manager pleads guilty to stealing Covid-19 funds

Former operations manager and public information officer for the Blackfeet Tribe James McNeely pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing more than $78,000 in Covid-19 relief funds.

New study says climate change behind drop in Northern Hemisphere snowpack

New scientific research published earlier this month shows that human-caused climate change is putting the most densely populated areas of the Northern Hemisphere, including the American West, at risk of losing vast portions of their water supply because of decreasing snowpack.

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.

New Silos apartments open to tenants

Of the planned total 192 units, the first building of 40 units will open to tenants — of which 35 are still available to rent.

Last week to see ‘Guys and Dolls Jr.’ in Bigfork

Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre brings the musical comedy, “Guys and Dolls Jr.” to the stage with two weekend performances and a matinee. Set in vibrant New York City...

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.

Caging Cousins

Kelch, Kastelitz standout for Whitefish, Glacier hoops

This is a story about Mason Kelch and Cohen Kastelitz, first cousins who happen to lead their respective basketball teams — the Whitefish Bulldogs and Glacier Wolfpack — in scoring and rebounding.

State orders Bridge Street Bridge in Bigfork closed

Bigfork residents will have to find a new way to navigate downtown for the foreseeable future after the Montana Department of Transportation closed the Bridge Street Bridge due to structural concerns Wednesday.

Spectacle of center ring comes to Whitefish Winter Carnival this weekend

Be on the lookout for the usual cast of characters like penguins and yetis, but who knows if acrobats, a fire-eater and elephants join in the fun this year when the Grand Parade with its circus theme makes its way through downtown.

State plans resurfacing project for Kalispell Bypass

The Montana Department of Transportation will undertake a large road improvement project to resurface about four miles of U.S. 93 Alternate, commonly known as the Kalispell Bypass.

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.

Rosendale tours Montana with Gaetz ahead of decision on political future

Though he did not outright commit to it, Congressman Matt Rosendale’s “Truth Tour” with Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz across Montana over the weekend did little to quiet the notion that the eastern Montana Republican will decide to face off in a primary for the U.S. Senate seat with Tim Sheehy this year.

Filing window opens for school board trustee candidates

School elections are coming up and people wishing to serve on a school board have until March 28 to file paperwork to appear on the ballot.

Legals for January, 31 2024

Constitutional abortion backers file lawsuit to get on November’s ballot

Backers of a constitutional initiative to legally protect abortion access have petitioned the Montana Supreme Court to allow their proposal on the 2024 ballot after Montana’s attorney general labeled the measure “legally insufficient.”

State title a ‘Cinderella win’ for Flathead High School speech and debate

The tenacity of this year’s Flathead High School speech and debate team paid off with a state title, beating defending champ, Bozeman.

Avalanche warning issued amid 'January thaw'

Dangerous backcountry avalanche conditions exist across Northwest Montana due to recent mountain rainfall and unseasonably warm temperatures.