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.

US, Canada and indigenous groups announce proposal to address cross-border mining pollution

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S., Canada and several indigenous groups announced a proposal on Monday to address pollution from coal mining in British Columbia that officials say has been contaminating waterways and harming fisheries on both sides of the border for years.

Veteran skier oversees solitude of Essex trails

Gumby is a well-known presence at the Izaak Walton where he rents out the skis, oversees trail conditions, and always takes a moment to ask visitors what conditions were like up to Marion Lake or Dickey Creek.

Legals for March, 11 2024

US is constantly assessing expansion of chip export controls that can boost China's military

The U.S. commerce secretary says Washington is constantly assessing the need to expand export controls to stop China from acquiring advanced computer chips and manufacturing equipment that can be used to boost its military.

At US universities, record numbers of Indian students seek brighter prospects — and overseas jobs

As India's booming youth population outpaces the growth of its education system, historic numbers of students are turning abroad for higher education. India estimates 1.5 million students are studying at foreign universities, an eightfold increase since 2012.

Flathead Republicans not completely sold on perceived frontrunner Sheehy

Montana's Republican heavyweights have thrown their support behind Bozeman businessman Tim Sheehy as the GOP’s best shot at unseating incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, but not everyone is sold.

Donald Lawrence, 94

Donald Jesse Lawrence was born in Loomis, South Dakota, on Dec. 27, 1929, to Marie Susan Wagner and Jesse Orville Lawrence.

Aleta Rae Ortmann Abell, 53

On March 1, Aleta Rae Ortmann Abell of Columbia Falls, passed from this world into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

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.

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.

Kalispell officials plan more testing, possibly shutting down wells with discovery of forever chemicals in drinking water

Kalispell Public Works officials acknowledged Thursday that failing to publicize the detection of forever chemicals in city water earlier was likely a mistake.

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 AA girls: Big Sky knocks out Glacier

MISSOULA — The Glacier girls basketball team did what Wolfpacks do Friday morning, swarming their prey and getting them a little nervous.

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.

AA: Glacier girls bow out of State

MISSOULA — The Glacier girls basketball team did what Wolfpacks do Friday morning, swarming their prey and getting them a little nervous.

Montana Rep. Rosendale drops US House reelection bid, citing rumors and death threat

HELENA (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana announced Friday he would no longer seek reelection — the second time he's filed and dropped out of a congressional race in the past month.

Flathead County Library Board trustees propose removing young adult designation

Several Flathead County Library trustees want to remove the young adult fiction designation owing to the genre’s wide age range that they argue fails to give parents enough guidance on whether a book is appropriate for their child.