Law roundup: Clash of the coworkers

A man following up on a reckless driving complaint in Columbia Falls told Flathead County Sheriff’s Office it should be changed to a harassment complaint after hearing from colleagues that it was an ex-coworker who allegedly drove by his house yelling because he was angry over being fired for drawing swastikas “all over.”

Welcome to the end of democracy

“Welcome to the end of democracy. We are here to overthrow it completely,” said conservative activist Jack Posobiec at the February 2024 meeting of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). To which Steve Bannon, former Trump advisor said, “Amen.”

Legals for April, 11 2024

Score to Settle: Glacier's Speer, Downs chase doubles title

Following a 2023 season that saw Glacier’s dynamic duo lose just one match, Downs and partner Haven Speer are ready to take the top step of the podium. That one loss: the state championship match to Missoula Hellgate’s Brooke Best and Laine Banzinger.

FVCC theater and music departments present musical farce

In this hilarious mash-up of 16th-century Shakespeare and 21st-century Broadway, Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of the Renaissance rock star.

Musicians and speakers continue entertaining April at Wachholz College Center

Entertainment and inspiration continue during a packed lineup of events this month at the Wachholz College Center on the campus of Flathead Valley Community College.

Don Dramstad, 79

Don Dramstad, 79, passed away in Ormond Beach, Florida, on March 28, 2024.

Paganini Unleashed concert April 12

Wai Mizutani presents Paganini Unleashed, the second of Mizutani's concert series at the Wachholz College Center on April 12.

Three-year-old sex education law draws a legal challenge

The constitutionality of a 2021 state law governing parental notification of sex-related discussions in public schools is now being challenged by a coalition of Montana students, teachers and associations representing school counselors and psychologists.

Work session on homeless shelter should focus on permit, Graham says

Kalispell City Councilor Chad Graham said Monday that he expected an upcoming work session on the Flathead Warming Center’s conditional use permit to be limited in participation and scope.

Bird of the month: Cinnamon teal

Did you know that the cinnamon teal is not only a small, rust colored dabbling duck but also a protagonist in the Disney movie series, “DuckTales”?

FEC holds annual meeting April 18

The Annual Meeting & Energy Expo open house will be Thursday, April 18 at Flathead Valley Community College’s Wachholz College Center.

History foundation awards grants to Northwest Montana projects

Grants were awarded to three different organizations in Northwest Montana.

Bucky Boies, 33

Robert Buckley “Bucky” Boies, 33, of Bigfork, tragically passed into the arms of God on March 10, 2024. He was born Oct. 8, 1990, in Williamsburg, Virginia, to David Boies (III) and Robin Lou Boies (Weiss).

Teen picks up felony assault charge while awaiting sentencing for fight involving brass knuckles

Daisy Hope Crothers of Kalispell is facing a felony count of assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court following the alleged April 3 confrontation.

Legals for April, 10 2024

Whitefish Mountain Resort wraps up season with dip in total skier visits

After shaking off a dreadfully slow start to winter, Whitefish Mountain Resort capped its ski season last weekend with plentiful powder alongside pond skim shenanigans.

County planning board returns to industrial subdivision south of Kalispell

The Flathead County Planning Board on Wednesday will again consider a request for a residential and commercial/industrial subdivision south of Kalispell.

High marks hit at Kalispell Time Trials

The annual Kalispell Time Trials took place Tuesday at Legends Stadium, and out of a cast of 100s several nice marks were penned.

Florida woman is sentenced to a month in jail for selling Biden's daughter's diary

NEW YORK (AP) — A Florida mother was sentenced Tuesday to a month in prison and three months of home confinement for stealing and selling President Joe Biden's daughter's diary four years ago to the conservative group Project Veritas.