Monica Eisenzimer, 60

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Monica Rae Eisenzimer, 60.

AA Hoops Saturday: Pack boys, Braves, Bravettes fall

HELENA — Merek Mihelish scored a game-high 14 points and teammate Dylan Almquist added 12 as Helena Capital used a strong second half to defeat Glacier in Western AA boys basketball Saturday.

Ronan Chiefs, Maidens advance

Tonasket's big 4th quarter powers boys

RONAN — Marlo Tonasket’s big fourth quarter pushed Ronan into divisionals Saturday afternoon — he scored all of his 14 points as the Chiefs pulled away to beat Whitefish 52-35 in a Western A boys basketball play-in game.

Lion boys rule 7-B

Lady Lions take thrid

ST. IGNATIUS — Caden Vaughn knocked down six 3-pointers and scored 20 points as Eureka held off a second half Thompson Falls comeback 58-51 to win the District 7B boys tournament Saturday.

Lady Griz drill 14 3s, beat Bobcats

MISSOULA — This time there would be no comeback.

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Craig S. Witte, 63

Craig Witte, 63, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Jan. 31, 2024.

Moody goes for 29, Griz rout Cats

MISSOULA — Aanen Moody hit five 3-pointers and scored 29 points, and the Montana Grizzlies lit it up from 3-point land to hand Montana State an 88-69 loss Saturday night at Dahlberg Arena.

Helena Capital cruises past Braves

HELENA — Kyler Meredith scored all 18 of his points in the first half, teammate Merek Mihelish added 21 and Helena Capital defeated Flathead 90-58 in Western AA boys basketball Friday.

Helena rolls over Wolfpack girls

Madi Todorovich scored 14 points and teammate Grace Murgel added 12, including four 3-pointers as Helena High defeated Glacier 60-41 in Western AA girls basketball Friday.

State files Supreme Court appeal asking to overturn climate change decision

The State of Montana filed its appeal of a district court judge’s decision in the Held v. Montana case with the Montana Supreme Court this week, arguing that the statute the judge struck down as unconstitutional could not solely be responsible for climate change and so the case never should have been decided in the first place.

Proposal to replace Columbia Falls ballpark with housing tabled

The youth baseball field on Railroad Street will stay a baseball field, at least until Columbia Falls City Council can find another place for the kids to play ball.

2 juveniles charged in mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two juveniles were charged with crimes connected to the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally, authorities said Friday, as the city tries to recover in the aftermath of the violence.

Montana State Prison sergeant charged, at least five other officers on leave

A Montana State Prison sergeant faces felony charges for selling and distributing marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms to at least four other prison workers and for money laundering, according to Deer Lodge County District Court records.

Kalispell Planning Commission takes comment on proposed public participation plan

The Kalispell Planning Commission on Tuesday accepted resident input on the city’s proposed public participation plan, which was crafted in response to new requirements established under the Montana Land Use Planning Act.

Troy man admits to tampering with evidence in grizzly killing

A Troy man admitted in federal court Thursday to tampering with evidence in the 2020 fatal shooting of a grizzly on his property.

Maidens, Lady Pirates win; play Saturday

WHITEFISH — Kailynn Marengo hit two 3-pointers and scored 12 points, and the Ronan Maidens built upon a 10-point halftime lead to beat Whitefish 49-37 in a Northwest A girls basketball play-in game Thursday. Ronan (7-12) will play at Polson (10-9) Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Polson pulled away to beat Libby 39-32 Thursday.

Whitefish, Ronan boys advance to final Northwest A play-in

Whitefish and Ronan got through their Northwest A boys basketball play-in games Thursday; next up is a 1 p.m. battle in Ronan on Saturday.

Basketball Brawl II is Saturday at UM

The Montana Grizzlies want to continue a stretch of dominance, and the Lady Griz want to slow one down.