GOP governors back at Texas border to keep pressure on Biden over migrant crossings

EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — As more than a dozen Republican governors gathered Sunday on the Texas border, Kyle Willis was across the river in Mexico considering his next move to enter the U.S.

Whitefish nonprofit denied full participation in housing lawsuit

The Montana Supreme Court has denied a Whitefish nonprofit’s request to intervene as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of homeowners against the state.

Support conservation measures to delist grizzlies

Reference is made to the opinion piece “Grizzly bear population is out of control,” by Dale Jorgenson, Daily Inter Lake, Jan. 18, 2024. Mr. Jorgenson makes some accurate observations — yet he attaches meanings to some of his facts that I suggest would benefit from additional information and discussion

Wrestling: Ronan cleans up at Western A

HAMILTON — Ronan’s boys rallied past Frenchtown in the final round to win the Western A Divisional Saturday, completing a sweep of the team titles at Hamilton High School.

Boys Hoops: Tyler Anderson’s 3 beats buzzer, Polson

LIBBY — Libby’s Tyler Andersen hit a 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left, and the Loggers knocked off Polson 42-41 Saturday for its first conference boys basketball win.

Girls hoops: Browning routs Ronan

Polson holds off Libby

RONAN — Natalee St. Goddard scored 20 points, including three 3-pointers and Browning cruised to a Northwest A road victory over Ronan 78-32 Saturday.

Wrestling: Flathead sweeps Western AA titles

Glacier has 3 champs each for boys, girls

HELENA — The Flathead Brave Brawlers and Bravettes swept the Western AA Divisional wrestling titles Saturday, with the boys pushing 22 wrestlers through to this weekend’s state championships.

Legals for February, 4 2024

Takes two at Kalispell tango nights

Outside the Kalispell South Campus building on a chilly January night, the large windows frame a portrait of a brightly lit room of dancing couples in the close embrace of the Argentine tango.

Borgen, Kats beat Whitefish again

WHITEFISH — Taryn Borgen knocked down four 3-pointers and scored 23 points Friday, leading Columbia Falls to its second win over Northwest A girls basketball rival Whitefish this week, 49-22.

Hill leads C-Falls to 2nd Cat-Dog win

WHITEFISH — Jace Hill scored 20 points and two more Columbia Falls players hit double figures in the Wildcats’ 58-45 win over Whitefish Friday in Northwest A boys basketball.

Senators reach a deal on border policy bill

Senate negotiators on Friday reached a deal on a proposal to overhaul the asylum system at the U.S. border with Mexico, clearing the way for Democratic and Republican Senate leaders to begin the difficult task of convincing Congress to pass a national security package that will include tens of billions of dollars for Ukraine and immigration enforcement, as well as funding for Israel and other American allies.

Crosstown split: Kennedy Moore hits big shot; Pack boys lead wire to wire

Kennedy Moore knocked down the go-ahead jump shot with 45 seconds left and the Flathead Bravettes picked up their first win in Western AA play over crosstown rival Glacier 54-48 Thursday.

Girls Roundup: Stanger, Lady Lions hand Mission first 7-B defeat

EUREKA — Eureka’s Kara Stanger poured in 28 points, 20 in the second half as the Lions rallied past Mission 64-59 in girls basketball, handing the Lady Bulldogs their first District 7-B loss.

Flathead, Glacier head to wrestling divisionals

Wrestling divisionals are upon us, and for the Flathead Brave Brawlers and Bravettes, the main thing is getting numbers through to next week’s All-Class State tournament.

Boys Roundup: Whitefish races past Ronan

WHITEFISH — CJ Thew fueled Whitefish’s 24-point second quarter with 14 points, and the Bulldogs went on to beat Ronan 71-56 in a Northwest A boys basketball battle Thursday.

State Revenue Department officials urge Montanans to check for abandoned assets

HELENA – The Montana Department of Revenue is holding about $128 million dollars that has yet to be claimed by citizens.

New board recommends phase 2 of Whitefish apartment project

The Whitefish Community Development Board voted unanimously at its inaugural meeting last week to recommend Phase 2 of the Alpenglow Apartments development.

Former Blackfeet operations manager pleads guilty to stealing Covid-19 funds

Former operations manager and public information officer for the Blackfeet Tribe James McNeely pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing more than $78,000 in Covid-19 relief funds.

New study says climate change behind drop in Northern Hemisphere snowpack

New scientific research published earlier this month shows that human-caused climate change is putting the most densely populated areas of the Northern Hemisphere, including the American West, at risk of losing vast portions of their water supply because of decreasing snowpack.