Judge orders Trump and his companies to pay $355 million in New York civil fraud case

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge ordered Donald Trump and his companies on Friday to pay $355 million, finding they engaged in a yearslong scheme to dupe banks and others with financial statements that inflated his wealth.

Gianforte says statewide sales tax off the table as his property tax task force gears up

Addressing his property tax task force at the group’s first formal meeting Wednesday, Gov. Greg Gianforte had two big messages: Figure out how to bring some permanent tax relief to Montana homeowners — and don’t do it by recommending a statewide sales tax.

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.

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.

Shooting after Chiefs Super Bowl parade seemed to stem from dispute among several people, police say

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The mass shooting that unfolded amid throngs of people at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl celebration appeared to stem from a dispute between several people, authorities said Thursday.

Woman formerly known as Rachel Dolezal ousted by Arizona school district for OnlyFans posts

Rachel Dolezal, the former Spokane NAACP president who garnered national attention when she was outed as a white woman in 2015, lost her job with an Arizona school district after district officials learned of her OnlyFans social media posts.

WTC presents Stephen King’s bestselling thriller ‘Misery’

This nail-biting horror play which was also a hit movie starring James Caan and Kathy Bates, opens with a sneak preview night on Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

Symphony celebrates 100 years of ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ with pianist Terrence Wilson

Concert will feature ‘Afro-American Symphony’ by William Grant Still

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s beloved “Rhapsody in Blue” with Grammy-nominated pianist Terrence Wilson and the Glacier Symphony Orchestra, Feb. 17 at McClaren Hall in the Wachholz College Center.

Changemaker Series' upcoming speakers

Esteemed Changemaker Speakers are set to present at the Wachholz College Center including Kobie Boykins, Lynsey Addario and David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes.

State files Supreme Court brief in appeal of injunction blocking gender-affirming care ban

Attorneys for the Gianforte administration filed their brief Friday in their Supreme Court appeal of a district court judge’s decision last year that blocked the ban on gender-affirming care for Montana children the governor signed into law last spring.

Montana PBS — ‘11th and Grant’ episode features Luke Dowler

Montana PBS premieres a new episode of “11th and Grant” featuring Kalispell musician Luke Dowler Feb. 15

West Valley board calls for ‘redo’ in choosing new superintendent

West Valley School District’s Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting today to redo its vote selecting a new superintendent following a “procedural glitch” at a previous meeting.

Brockman faces a Regier-backed challenger for House District 8

A member of Northwest Montana’s conservative political dynasty is seeking to oust incumbent Rep. Tony Brockman, throwing support behind a young, inexperienced challenger.

Legals for February, 15 2024

GOP Speaker Johnson says House won't be 'rushed' to approve aid for Ukraine as $95B package stalls

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday the U.S. House will not feel "rushed" to pass the $95.3 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies, signaling a further stall over sending military hardware and munitions Kyiv badly needs to fight Russia.

Butte tops Wolfpack boys with 3-point barrage

BUTTE — The Glacier boys shot their way into a 10-point third-quarter lead Tuesday, before the Butte Bulldogs heated up even more.

Big Sky tip-in at buzzer beats Braves

Calijah LaRance tipped in a Missoula Big Sky miss at the buzzer Tuesday, allowing the Eagles to escape the Flathead gym with a 54-52 boys basketball win over the Braves.

UM couple brings romance to cheer squad

It takes a certain kind of (crazy?) love to let your spouse fling you 10 feet in the air, trusting he’ll catch you on the way down to Earth.

Share love with chocolate mousse

Love is in the air! A decadent chocolate honey mousse requires only a few ingredients and yields a wonderful dessert that is ready for you this Valentine’s Day.

Misconduct complaint, motion to disqualify, both filed against Judge Christopher

A judge the Montana Supreme Court removed from one case last month referred to a mom in her courtroom as “you bitch” in a remark to colleagues after a child custody hearing, and she described the grandmother as “poison.”