Raising the par: Golf simulator bar swings toward being hang-out spot

Golf enthusiasts, along with those who have never picked up a club, have a new place in Kalispell to take a few shots on virtual greens.

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The sounds of Christmas — A Christmas Carol Radio Show broadcast

For many people, Christmas conjures up visions of Santa Claus in his red suit, reindeer dashing across the sky, snowmen in top hats, and presents under twinkling trees. Yet it’s also rich with sound — carolers singing, sleigh bells jingling, crackling fires, a hearty “ho, ho, ho” from jolly St. Nick and “A Christmas Carol,” playing on the radio.

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.

Why a special session won’t fix the property tax problem

The Montana Freedom Caucus, a group of 21 legislators, has called for a special session. The content of the call asks for a reduction of the 95 mills, clarification of MCA 15-10-420, a mechanism that caps growth on cities and counties, and permanent legislation that would return budget surplus to taxpayers.

The 12 days of Christmas, legislative edition

We’re all familiar with the Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” In recognition of the holiday season, I’d like to share some of the good work your state lawmakers accomplished in the legislative session at the beginning of the year, in a shortened format of the song.

Legals for December, 24 2023

Montana's labor force hits all-time high

Job growth in Montana continues to thrive as the state’s total workforce reached a new all-time high last month.

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.

Whitefish’s planned 9/11 Memorial to serve as reminder of sacrifices made

The Whitefish Fire Department has fragments of the Twin Towers’ steel beams from when they collapsed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City.

Founder of Salish Kootenai College remembered for contributions to community

Many flags across the Flathead Reservation are flying at half-mast this week in honor of Dr. Joe McDonald, a visionary educator and tribal leader who died last Thursday, Dec. 14. The founder of Salish Kootenai College was 92.

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

Classic Albums Live presents Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumors’

The Canada-based Classic Albums Live performs the Fleetwood Mac album “Rumors” on Jan. 12 at the Wachholz College Center.

Alpine Theatre Project marks 20th anniversary of holiday performance

The tradition began in 2003 before ATP became its own company and was still under the umbrella of Whitefish Theatre Company. "Yuletide Affair" has sold out every performance since 2003 and the show has never been repeated year to year.

Free screening set for documentary about Polson family’s theater business

A new documentary “A Theatre Near You,” which profiles a Polson family who own and operate an independent chain of movie theaters in eight Montana and Idaho towns, will be screened Dec. 27.

History museum announces lineup for popular John White Series

This year, the lineup for the Northwest Montana History Museum’s popular John White Series talks will dig into the topics of bears, motorcycle adventuring, indigenous food and Meriwether Lewis’ mom.

Tickets on sale to see country singer RaeLynn

RaeLynn, a two-time Academy of Country Music New Female Vocalist nominee, is coming to Kalispell.

Legislation would assist in tribal management of bison

Leaders from the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes praised legislation introduced in Congress last month that centers tribal sovereignty into the management of bison herds on tribal lands.