Legals for December, 25 2023

New agreement aims to add renewable power to Montana’s grid

Local officials say the Green Power Program, also referred to as a green tariff, is key to getting Bozeman and Missoula to their 100% clean electricity goals and will help decarbonize the electrical grid. Questions remain regarding how the partnership with NorthWestern Energy and existing state energy policy will affect the program and clean energy goals in general.

Conservatives can lead on climate engagement

Historic drought conditions and weather extremes have hit the outdoor industry hard in Montana and other states throughout the West. Shorter winters, brought on by a changing climate, are driving these hard-hitting delays in the season.

William Payne, 82

William “Bill” H. Payne, 82, the “Grandfather of Angel Investing” born April 25, 1941, passed away peacefully on Dec 19, 2023, from dementia.

Legals for December, 24 2023

Casazza leads Eureka boys over Superior

SUPERIOR — Braden Casazza scored 27 points, 15 in the first half as Eureka built a 36-25 lead, and the Lions held off Superior 69-54 in a District 7-B boys basketball game Friday.

Eureka girls stop Superior Friday

SUPERIOR — Aubrey Casazza led three Eureka players in double figures with 15 points, and the Lions took a big third-quarter lead on the way to a 70-57 District 7-B girls basketball win over Superior Friday.

John Love, 87

John Bracy Love, 87, nationally known numismatist, went to meet his Lord on Dec. 19, 2023.

Allan Bryan Cafferky, 78

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Allan Bryan Cafferky, 78, on Dec. 8, 2023.

Brave Brawlers win Best of West Duals

An unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Newberg High in the final match gave Flathead — which rallied to tie the Oregon power, 36-36 — the victory in the Best of the West Duals finals.

Boys hoops: Libby falls, Stillwater wins

LIBBY — Tyler Anderson scored 13 of his 19 points in the first half, but Hamilton used a big third quarter to clinch their boys basketball win Thursday.

Legals for December, 22 2023

‘Green tariff’ won’t help the climate crisis

Bozeman and Missoula have reached an agreement with Northwestern Energy that will allow people to voluntarily pay more for “green” solar and wind energy. But the question that’s going unanswered is: Why NorthWestern’s customers should pay more for solar and wind generated electricity when they are far cheaper to generate than its antiquated coal-fired plants at Colstrip?

We call it, 'Bison': Another Griz win highlighted by special teams

Another Griz win is highlighted by special teams plays

MISSOULA — This is getting to be ridiculous, how special teams, and especially the punt returns of Junior Bergen, keep tilting games in the Montana Grizzlies’ favor.

Legals for December, 20 2023

Suspect in strangulation case accused of violating terms of release

Jordan John James Patterson, 28, was booked into the Flathead County Detention Center on Dec. 12 after allegedly skipping out on a Nov. 17 appointment to receive a drug patch.

Judge in Idaho murder case rules on whether to toss Kohberger's grand jury indictment

BOISE, Idaho — The district court judge in the University of Idaho murder case threw out all attempts by the defense to toss the grand jury's indictment of defendant Bryan Kohberger, shutting the door on delaying a future trial on those grounds.

Legals for December, 18 2023

Grizzlies topple Bison 31-29 in double OT

MISSOULA — For the first time to Frisco go the Montana Grizzlies, who needed two overtimes to get past North Dakota State 31-29 in a wild FCS semifinal game Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

Rosemary Aker Hillstead, 89

Rosemary Aker Hillstead, 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Sun Lakes, Arizona, on Nov. 16, 2023, with her husband, Joel Hillstead, at her side.