Lakers bow out of AA with 10-inning loss

HELENA — Cody Collis’ bases-loaded single in the 10th inning kept the Billings Scarlets alive Friday, with a 5-4 win over the Kalispell Lakers at the Montana/Alberta State AA Legion tournament.

Harris raised a massive $310 million in July, as she looks to reset November's race against Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris ' campaign announced Friday that it raised $310 million last month, an eyepopping sum showing that donors who once seemed spooked about the prospects for November's election with President Joe Biden are now offering mountains of cash to boost his former No. 2.

Ronan receives $1.25M to revitalize downtown

Four decades ago, Ronan’s Main Street was a bustling place, with grocery, clothing, furniture, hardware and drug stores, cafes and even a jewelry shop. But as small towns everywhere declined and box stores flourished, those Main Street businesses moved to the highway corridor or closed completely.

Lakers bounce Medicine Hat from AA Legion

HELENA — Luke Nikunen threw a six-hitter and Carter Schlegel brought in the go-ahead run with a seventh-inning sacrifice fly as the Kalispell Lakers beat Medicine Hat 3-2 at the State AA Legion baseball tournament Wednesday.

Twins win, Mariners fall at State A Legion

POLSON — Maddox Muller drove in five runs and Matthew Mitts hit a go-ahead homer Thursday as the Glacier Twins downed the Belgrade Bandits 9-5 in eight innings at the Montana/Alberta A Legion baseball tournament.

US and Russia complete biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, freeing Gershkovich and Whelan

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan, along with dissidents including Vladimir Kara-Murza, in a multinational deal that set two dozen people free.

Former President Trump to hold rally in Bozeman

Former President Donald Trump will attend a campaign event in Bozeman on Friday, Aug. 9, alongside Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy, a spokesperson for the county and Sheehy confirmed Wednesday afternoon.

Riders thump Mustangs 11-4 Wednesday

BILLINGS — Andy Atwood had three hits, including a three-run home run Glacier’s big fifth inning as the Range Riders picked up their second straight Pioneer League baseball win Wednesday, 11-4 over the Billings Mustangs.

Ronan native, law grad lands tribal judgeship

MISSOULA – “You know, five years ago if they told me I would be a graduate of the University of Montana law school, I wouldn’t have believed them,” said Bryan Dupuis Sr. “If they told me I could potentially be the next chief judge of the Blackfeet Tribe, I would have never believed them.”

Broadway stars and hopefuls create Harmony for Whitefish performances

For 20 years Alpine Theatre Project has brought artists direct from Broadway to Whitefish to perform and teach. This mission continues with 10 stars tapped to perform Broadway showstoppers in a concert series titled, Harmony.

Lake County bills state for Public Law 280 expenses

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen was sent a bill Monday for $151,038 – the cost Lake County says was spent to detain, transport and prosecute tribal members accused of committing felonies in Lake County during the month of June.

Alleged gas station beating nets man felony charge

Prosecutors have brought a 20-year-old up on a felony charge for leaving a man hospitalized after an alleged beating at an Evergreen gas station last month.

Tickets on sale to see Mannheim Steamroller

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas rings in the holiday season Nov. 20 at the Wachholz College Center.

Twins, Mariners pick up State A wins

POLSON — Kellen Kroger threw a four-hitter and Nolan Amerman drove in two big runs for the Glacier Twins in their 4-2 win over the Lethbridge Miners at the State A Legion tournament Wednesday.

Legals for August, 1 2024

Trinity Lutheran’s Susan Junk named Best Teacher in the Flathead

The kindergarten teacher, who is in her 27th year at Trinity Lutheran, was named Best Teacher in the Daily Inter Lake's 2024 Best of Flathead. “I just want to give every child the best first school experience that they can have and I want to nurture their love for learning and to do that I want to make it exciting. I want to make it fun. I want them to see the joy in it and like I said I just want them to know that Jesus is always with them,” Junk said.

Law roundup: Group hits the road, vexed passenger hits the car

A passenger reportedly got out of a small brown SUV full of people and dogs and began punching the window.

Tester maintains cash advantage over Sheehy

Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester maintains more than a 3-to-1 cash advantage over Republican challenger Tim Sheehy and continues his breakneck fundraising heading into the final four months before November’s election, according to campaign finance reports filed earlier this month.

Lakers draw host and defending champion Senators

The Kalispell Lakers shook off a rocky finish to their regular season with three much-needed wins over the weekend, earning a spot in the State AA Legion baseball tournament.

Twins, Mariners gear up for State A Legion

The Glacier Twins are getting used to this noise: Their 4-1 win over the Kalispell Lakers on Sunday in Florence capped their fourth West A District baseball title in Kevin Slaybaugh’s five seasons as coach.