Commissioners approve levy to pay for Lake County Jail expansion

Property taxes will go up across Lake County in November due to a $3.8 million judgement levy passed last week by the county commissioners to help cover the costs of expanding and remodeling the jail.

Outlaws bounce Twins from NW Regional

ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Glacier Twins and Gallatin Valley Outlaws may have been declared co-champions at the State A legion tournament, but Saturday the two teams finally settled the score in a loser out game at the Northwest A legion tournament.

Legals for August, 11 2024

A grand entrance — Glacier High School art students build truss for parking lot

People may have noticed a new feature to the Glacier High School campus, a truss over one of the main parking lot entrances designed and created by students.

Poll gives Sheehy slight lead over Tester

Montana’s Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy slightly leads Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester in the race and has picked up more undecided voters than the three-term incumbent during the past five months, but the contest is still within the margin of error, according to a new Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted this week.

Twins drop first game at Northwest A, Outlaws stay alive

ROSEBURG, Ore — Gage Rose drove in three runs on two hits as the Eagle River Wolves defeated the Glacier Twins 13-4 Friday at the Northwest A tournament.

Governor’s Property Tax Task Force’s proposals finalized for delivery to Gianforte

The centerpiece of Gov. Greg Gianforte’s Property Tax Task Force’s 12-piece proposal could cut taxes by 15% to 20% for about 345,000 homeowners and long-term renters, as well as 32,000 small business owners, according to tax force estimates.

Law roundup: Reckless driver caught on candid camera

After a home security camera captured a motorist driving down the wrong side of the road, a Martha Road resident turned the license plate number over to the Columbia Falls Police Department. They also said the vehicle was going roughly 15 miles over the posted speed limit.

Memorial held for victims in Mann Gulch fire at Conrad Cemetery

A memorial was held Thursday for two Kalispell natives who died in the 1949 Mann Gulch fire as part of commemorations surrounding the 75-year anniversary of the tragic blaze.

Legals for August, 9 2024

Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials say

VIENNA (AP) — Both suspects in a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida, Austrian authorities said Thursday, and investigators found bomb-making materials at one of their homes. Officials said one of the two confessed to planning to "kill as many people as possible outside the concert venue."

Tropical Storm Debby spins up tornadoes, dumps rain in North Carolina

LUCAMA, N.C. (AP) — Tornadoes spawned by Tropical Storm Debby leveled homes, damaged a school and killed one person early Thursday, as the system dropped heavy rain and flooded communities across North and South Carolina.

Legion regionals: Twins, Outlaws win; Scarlets, Mavs lose

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Matthew Mitts’ RBI single broke a 4-4 tie in the seventh inning, and the Glacier Twins held on to beat host Roseburg in the West A Regional Legion baseball tournament Wednesday.

Tribute concert features music of pop rock band Huey Lewis and The News

The band had a run of hit singles in the 1980s and early 1990s enduring them to millions of fans.

Historic North Fork ranch up for sale for $30M

The Rocky Bar O Ranch, founded by the Ladenburg family in the 1800s is being listed for $30 million.

Local musicians shine for Montana Music Event

The event held at Stillwater Landing outside Whitefish is a fundraiser for the nonprofit music school.

Kalispell to begin treating forever chemicals in contaminated wells

Kalispell is purchasing equipment to treat forever chemicals detected at the Grandview Wells site.

Column: New AD Bravely steps in at Flathead

If the state of Idaho is a triangle, then you could say new Flathead High activities director Matt Allison has lived in every corner of the Gem State — including the town of Middleton, which isn’t in the middle at all.

Legals for August, 8 2024

Hot Springs basketball camp teaches the basics

The future of basketball in Hot Springs appears to be in good hands.