Girls Tip-Off: Vals' 29-game win streak ends Friday

FRENCHTOWN — It took overtime and 20 points from Madison Kaufman, but Frenchtown knocked off Bigfork 40-37 Friday, ending the Valkyries’ 29-game win streak.

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.

Brave Brawlers 3-peat at Mining City Duals

BUTTE — With a pin from Kellen Downing sealing the deal at 103 pounds, Flathead’s Brave Brawlers made it three straight Mining City Duals championship Saturday, beating Billings West 34-31 in the final.

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.

Whitefish bookstore relies on experience to keep well-stocked shelves

Owner Cheryl Watkins has been selling books since 1996 when she acquired the store from Mary Pat Love, who ran the same shop beginning in the early 1970s.

Troy Henry Braaten, 6

Troy Henry Braaten, of Sheridan, Montana, passed away Nov. 29, 2023, just before his 7th birthday.

CMR girls drop Glacier in opener

The Glacier Wolfpack dropped their season opener at home against Great Falls CMR in 47-44 girls basketball Friday.

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.

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.

Troy Henry Braaten, 6

Troy Henry Braaten, of Sheridan, Montana, passed away Nov. 29, 2023, just before his 7th birthday.

Where was everyone in ‘01

Griz to meet Furman in rematch of FCS title game

The Montana Grizzlies’ last title? That came in 2001, 13-6 over a little school in Greenville, South Carolina called Furman. Little, as in 3,000 students were enrolled there at the time.

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.

The House will vote next week on formalizing its Biden impeachment inquiry, Speaker Johnson says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House will vote next week on formally authorizing its impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday, asserting Republicans have "no choice" but to push ahead as the White House has rebuffed their requests for information.

Authorities searching for a missing man in Lincoln County

The search continues for a missing Lincoln County man.

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 ...