Law roundup: Adverse drug reactions not a crime

After allegedly suffering an allergic reaction to pain medication, a patient turned his doctor over to the Kalispell Police Department.

Suspect in fatal Columbia Falls stabbing pleads not guilty

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Kalispell sheep farmers talk soil regeneration methods at Free the Seeds

John Steitz and Carol Treadwell Steitz specialize in selling clean, colored merino wool to spinners all over the world.

Violin virtuoso Eileen Ivers performs in Whitefish

The Whitefish Theatre Company will present powerhouse musician Eileen Ivers and her four-piece band.

Bache powers Butte to Western AA win

Bulldogs face Sentinel in semifinals

BUTTE — Dylan Bache scored 28 points to lead four Butte players in double figures, and the hometown Bulldogs advanced to the semifinals of the Western AA boys basketball divisional with a 65-56 win over Missoula Big Sky Thursday.

Western AA: Bravettes falter late In loss to Big Sky

BUTTE — A strong third quarter and a couple double-doubles weren’t quite enough for the Flathead Bravettes Thursday, in their 52-42 loss to Missoula Big Sky at the Western AA girls basketball divisional.

Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional, including a 20-week limit

HELENA (AP) — Three Montana laws restricting abortion access are unconstitutional, including a ban on abortions beyond 20 weeks of gestation, a state judge said in granting a motion for summary judgment filed by Planned Parenthood of Montana.

Wachholz lineup includes comedian Tom Papa

The Wachholz College Center has an electrifying lineup in March.

Phillips Gallery hosts exhibit and painting demonstration

Phillips Gallery hosts a painting demonstration and opening reception for an exhibit titled, Sculpting In Paint with Missoula-based artist Sheri Nagy on March 1.

Legislative leaders, business groups file briefs supporting state in Montana climate case

Montana’s Republican legislative leaders and a host of think tanks, business organizations, other Republican-led states filed their briefs with the state Supreme Court during the past two weeks arguing why the court should side with the state in the appeal of the Held v. Montana decision.

Montana expands Medicaid coverage for housing assistance and transition from prison

The federal agency that oversees Montana’s Medicaid program has approved requests from Gov. Greg Gianforte’s administration to cover more services for Montanans with mental illnesses and substance use disorders, part of a multiyear effort to leverage state and federal funds to fill gaps in Montana’s health care system.

Laws, compassion and common sense

Remember the Biblical story of the judgment of Solomon (I Kings 3:16-28)? That’s the one where two prostitutes, living together, have babies three days apart.

Kalispell City Council still waiting for answers on annulled elections

Kalispell City Council on Monday peppered city staff with questions about next steps following a judge’s decision to annul the elections of two of its members.

Frontier tourneys have Flathead Valley feel

As the Frontier Conference basketball tournaments approach, a question is raised: When’s the last time Aubrie Rademacher of Glacier High (Class of 2020) and Maddy Moy of Flathead (‘23) squared off? Turns out it was less than a week ago.

Legals for February, 28 2024

Money awarded for wildfire risk reduction efforts in Kootenai National Forest

The Department of Agriculture is putting $9.8 million toward wildfire crisis mitigation in the Kootenai National Forest through the U.S. Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy.

Columbia Falls bakery and cafe Uptown Hearth returns

“It was said that if your dreams don’t scare you, you didn’t dream big enough. This thing scared me about four million times," said Uptown Hearth’s original owner Terri Feury.

Stabbing suspect expected to enter plea on murder charge

Accused killer Zain Alexander Ray Glass is expected to be arraigned in Flathead County District Court on Thursday after a judge ruled him fit to proceed in late January.

Kalispell counselor works to dispel stigma around eating disorders

When clients with eating disorders come to counselor Mary McRae, they know the advice she gives is from first-hand experience.

Warren Drew, 89

Warren Drew, 89, passed peacefully from this life to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 14, 2024.