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.

Patricia Ann Dern, 90

Patricia Ann Dern, 90, passed away peacefully on Feb. 20, 2024, at Brendan House.

Legals for February, 27 2024

Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens to remain jailed while he awaits trial, judge rules

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former FBI informant charged with fabricating a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden's family must remain behind bars while he awaits trial, a judge ruled Monday, reversing an earlier order releasing the man.

Determination and compassion — A student leader’s perseverance through pain

As an aspiring neurosurgeon, the 4.0 student is prepared to be immersed in academia for at least the next decade with the end goal of obtaining a medical degree and doctorate.

Kalispell City Council to discuss next steps after court order annulling elections

Kalispell City Council is expected to receive legal advice Monday on how best to move forward following a district court decision earlier this month annulling the elections of two of its members.

Hungry Horse's Huckleberry Patch undergoing modernizing remodel

Hungry Horse’s Huckleberry Patch is growing.

RoboScout Squad codes a state win, ready for world championship

The Kalispell-based RoboScout Squad motors forward to the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship in Houston after a stellar performance at the state level.

Clay Benkelman, 73

Dr. Clay E. Benkelman, 73, passed away Jan. 23, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula.

Border security a top issue for candidates, Republicans and Democrats alike

Politicians and candidates from across the political spectrum in Montana are seizing upon the crisis on the southern border in the lead up to the November election.

Donald Eugene 'Bud' Missman, 93

Donald Eugene “Bud” Missman lost his fight for life after 93 years on Feb. 5, 2024, while residing at the Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.

Legals for February, 25 2024

Lady Griz, Bobcats win Saturday

PORTLAND, Ore. — Dani Bartsch scored 19 points, Carmen Gfeller had 17 points and 12 rebounds and Montana rode a huge first quarter to a 76-65 road win over Portland State in Big Sky Conference women’s basketball Saturday.

Western B girls: Florence knocks out Eureka

Anaconda wins title

PABLO — Kenzy Pickering scored a game-high 17 points to lead Florence past Eureka into Saturday’s consolation final at the Western B girls divisional.

Valkyries vanquish Broncs

Bigfork avenges lone loss, claims Western A

BUTTE — Bigfork might have had a little more trouble than usual with Frenchtown Saturday, in the Western A girls basketball title game. The Valkyries still reign.

Arlee downs Eureka boys for State B berth

PABLO — Arlee used a 13-3 run over the final four minutes to defeat Eureka 65-57 Saturday in the Western B Divisional consolation game, securing a spot in the State B tournament in Billings.