Boys Tip-Off: Whitefish, Libby and Browning win Friday

FRENCHTOWN — Carson Krack scored 24 points, 12 coming in the second quarter, and Whitefish opened its boys basketball season with a convincing 65-35 win over Stevensville Friday at the Frenchtown Tip-Off.

Moore goes for 21, Bravettes start 2-0

The Flathead Bravettes used a 21-point performance from senior Kennedy Moore to defeat CMR 60-33 Saturday afternoon in girls basketball.

Whitefish Theatre Company tells classic holiday story in ‘A Christmas Carol’

This holiday season, the Whitefish Theatre Company is taking its own shot at telling it during its production of “A Christmas Carol: The Musical.” The show opened Thursday and runs through Dec. 17.

Tribal, Lake County officials plan for life after Public Law 280

“You have my commitment that – no matter what happens going forward – if you call 911, we're coming,” Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said during a crowded recent meeting at the Lake County Courthouse.

Dennis Fisher, 72

Dennis Reed Fisher, 72, was born in Spokane, Washington, on Oct. 25, 1951.

WTC brings holiday spectacular musical ‘Christmas Carol’ to stage

Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others.

Spanish-language opera screens in Whitefish

This spellbinding and romantic opera will be shown on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 10:55 a.m. at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

Suspect in drug-fueled wreck back in county jail

A Kalispell man facing a felony negligent vehicular assault charge is back behind bars after skipping out on a September status hearing in Flathead County District Court.

Thomas "Tex" Brown, 81

Thomas “Tex” Brown, 81 of Polson, passed away on Dec. 1, 2023, at his home. He was born June 30, 1942 in Stephenville, Texas to Glenn “Doc” and Edith “Lou” (Green) Brown.

Boys Hoops: Put-back lifts Hamilton over C-Falls

Stillwater Christian splits pair

HAMILTON — Jace Hill’s three-point play with 40 seconds had Columbia Falls in the lead, but the Hamilton Broncs hit the offensive glass to pull out a 65-64 boys basketball win Tuesday.

Girls hoops: Wildkats win big over Hamilton

Whitefish falls to Frenchtown

HAMILTON — Hope McAtee scored 25 points and snared nine rebounds, and Taryn Borgen added 20 points as Columbia Falls opened its girls basketball season with a 65-48 win over Hamilton Tuesday.

Law roundup: Person gets a flying start with stolen airline miles

A Philadelphian looking to get out of dodge fraudulently transferred 9,500 American Airlines miles from someone’s account to a new one. Although the ...

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Ex-ambassador charged with serving as secret agent for Cuba's intelligence services for decades

MIAMI (AP) — A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been charged with serving as a covert agent for Cuba's intelligence services dating back decades, the Justice Department said Monday.

Glacier boys drop pair of duals

Mark Ahner scored two pins and Kaleb Shine won twice, but the Glacier Wolfpack boys still dropped their opening wrestling duals to the Great Falls schools Saturday.

NDSU shocks Montana State with blocked PAT in OT

BOZEMAN (AP) — Hunter Poncius blocked Casey Kautman's extra point attempt in overtime and North Dakota State escaped with a 35-34 win over sixth-seeded Montana State on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs.

Snow blinded: Grizzlies roll past Blue Hens, 49-19

MISSOULA — The snow started right before kickoff Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, and not much else went right for the Delaware Blue Hens from there.

Glacier Lanes a community gathering place with eclectic flair

There’s a long history of the Columbia Falls community gathering at the bowling alley, and owners Derek and Kristen Larson want to keep it that way, with their own eccentric twist.

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Glacier National Park bumping frontcountry campground fee rates in 2024

Frontcountry campgrounds like Avalanche and Two Medicine will see a $10 increase in their fee rates in 2024, Glacier National Park officials said Friday.