Evergreen man accused of breaking into home, attacking resident

An Evergreen man already facing multiple felony cases in Flathead County District Court is accused of breaking down the door of a Shady Lane home earlier this month and attacking the people inside.

Panel to discuss Flathead Lake water management

An online panel discussion focused on the Flathead Basin's dams and water management decisions will be held Thursday, March 14.

Law roundup: Driver goes off-roading on lawn

An erratic driver in a spray-painted black and gray pickup nearly hit an ATM and reportedly went off-roading onto a lawn where he drove between apartment buildings.

Lady Griz get their Boise breakthrough

BOISE, Idaho — The Montana women’s basketball team won its first postseason game since 2018 with a 73-61 victory over Idaho on Monday afternoon in a quarterfinal game of the Big Sky Conference Championship at Idaho Central Arena in Boise.

Ford, Goracke lead Montana State past Weber State

BOISE, Idaho — Robert Ford had 27 points and Brian Goracke chipped in 25 points of his own to lead No. 5 Montana State past No. 4 Weber State 91-82 at the Big Sky basketball tournament in Boise.

Legals for March, 12 2024

Emma Stone won, but Lily Gladstone didn't lose

The Academy Awards were full of sure-things, long-awaited anointments and easy predictions. The "Oppenheimer" romp. Ryan Gosling's Ken stealing the show. That put even more focus on the category that was hardest to call: best actress.

Stock market today: Wall Street slips some more ahead of this week's inflation report

Stocks are slipping as Wall Street prepares for a report on inflation that could show how realistic its hopes for easier interest rates are.

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Sandra McGrath, 73

Sandra Lee McGrath, 73 of Kalispell, was born to William and Ryleen Robison on Nov. 20, 1950, in Coffeeville, Kansas.

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Legals for March, 10 2024

Sapa goes big, Wildcats take third

BUTTE — A state trophy was a long time coming for the Columbia Falls Wildcats, who beat Butte Central 58-53 Saturday in the State A boys basketball consolation game. So was a big game from Reggie Sapa.

Suspect who fled Kalispell Police has lengthy criminal history, court docs say

Matthew Francisco Cupp, 26, faces one count of felony criminal endangerment in connection with the alleged March 4 chase.

Meetings discuss roundabout planned for Woodland, Conrad Drive intersection

The purpose of the project is to enhance safety at the busy intersection and reduce the number and severity of crashes, according to the Montana Department of Transportation. Along with the roundabout, improved pedestrian crossings are planned.

Missoula Sentinel, Bozeman Gallatin boys keep AA championship hopes alive

MISSOULA — Kale Fasting added 15 points on 5-5 shooting and Bozeman Gallatin defeated Great Falls CMR to advance to the AA boys state championship game Saturday at 8 p.m. against Missoula Sentinel.

State A: Davey lifts Valkyries into title game

BUTTE — If the final State A girls basketball semifinal was a slog for the Bigfork Valkyries, well, Ava Davey had just about as fine a 4.9 seconds as you can have.

Columbia Falls starts quick, ousts Glendive at State A

BUTTE — On Friday the Columbia Falls Wildcats got the hot start, a 20-7 burst that paved the way for a 67-61 win over Glendive in a State A boys basketball loser-out game.

Jerry 'Harold' Bishop, 65

Jerry Lee Bishop, 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Feb. 29, 2024, in Havre.