Bar fairies help keep our roads safe

Fifteen gift cards were sprinkled on vehicles left overnight at bars around Whitefish last weekend. The weekend prior, nine gift cards were secretly tucked onto vehicles left at drinking establishments in Kalispell, Lakeside and Somers.

Internet gambling revenue continues to soar in New Jersey. In-person revenue? Not so much.

Internet gambling revenue continues to soar in New Jersey, where online casinos are accounting for a growing share of the betting pie. Atlantic City's casinos and their online partners won $182 million in internet bets in February.

Carroll, Providence women make NAIA Round of 16

Ashlee Maldonado scored 23 points, Keanna Salave’a had 12 points and 15 rebounds and Providence moved onto the NAIA Women’s tournament Round of 16 with an 80-69 win over Reinhardt, Ga. Saturday night.

Legals for March, 17 2024

Legals for March, 17 2024

Flathead Basin dam operators defend management decisions

Dam managers in Northwest Montana reiterated in a public presentation Thursday that reservoir operations during drought years require a delicate balance of competing objectives.

Lawmakers chastise Superintendent Arntzen over alleged delays, inefficiencies at Montana’s K-12 education agency

Montana lawmakers formally expressed their disappointment Wednesday with state Superintendent Elsie Arntzen’s unwillingness to appear before a legislative committee to resolve conflicts over the implementation of new education laws passed last session.

Law roundup: Kalispell man trashes city over litter

Sick and tired of looking at trash on the ground, a Kalispell resident called emergency dispatchers to let them know that too many people are using the solid waste bins in their alleyway. The garbage often spills over onto the ground and municipal sanitation crews just ignore it. He asked that the city be cited for “dereliction of duty.” Asked who was behind the littering, the caller said simply, “everyone.”

Flathead County planning board signals intent to recommend Somers subdivision

For want of more affordable housing the Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday tabled the proposed Steamboat Landing subdivision, asking the developer to return with traffic mitigation measures so that it could support the project.

Whitefish student performs at Carnegie Hall

Whitefish student Fiona Shanahan, 16, performed at the New York Concert Music Festival on March 3 in Carnegie Hall, placing first in classical vocal.

Legals for March, 15 2024

Legals for March, 15 2024

Presentation looks at family history of beer brewing in Montana

He will share stories about Montana breweries in a presentation on March 18 before the Northwest Montana Westerners in Kalispell.

Don K donates to United Way to provide shoes for children

The donation is part of the "Subaru Loves to Help" program, a nationwide partnership of Subaru dealers. The donation was made to United Way and Project Warm, which give back to local communities.

Don McLean comes to the Wachholz in September

Get ready for an evening filled with timeless music as American folk legend Don McLean brings “A Night of Hits & Stories” to the Wachholz College Center in Kalispell on Sept. 4.

Students taking advantage of new schooling options

Of the many education reforms passed by the 2023 Legislature, one has been generating a lot of news lately, particularly in the Bozeman area.

Henry John Broers II, 70

Henry John Broers II, 70 of Trego, passed away March 9, 2024.

Legals for March, 14 2024

Legals for March, 14 2024

Lake County officials look for answers on Public Law 28 withdrawal from U.S. Attorney

Frustration seemed to be the tenor this week at the Lake County Courthouse as public officials contemplate their withdrawal from Public Law 280, which has given the county felony jurisdiction over tribal members on the Flathead Reservation for nearly 60 years.