Family plumbing and heating company expands

Plumb-Rite Plumbing and Heating, Inc. marks 20 years as a family-owned business with a facility expansion at its location at 2124 U.S. 2 E. in Evergreen.

Griz dominant in 37-7 win over Cats in 122nd Brawl of the Wild

Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 37-7 victory over the Montana State Bobcats in the 122nd Brawl of the Wild at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18. With the win, the Grizzlies also staked claim to the Big Sky Conference Championship.

Trending up: McDowell keys Grizzlies’ win over Bobcats

The Montana Grizzlies are No. 3 with a bullet after beating Montana State decisively, 37-7, in the 122nd Brawl of the Wild at foggy Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

Dillon clips Columbia Falls in OT for State A championship

After roaring back from a two-touchdown deficit in the fourth quarter to tie it, Columbia Falls fell just short in overtime at Dillon in the State A championship football game Saturday, 36-35.

Whitefish takes aim at illegal short-term rentals

While many homes that hit the market during Montana’s pandemic real estate boom ended up in the hands of new arrivals, others were turned into short-term rentals to take advantage of the state’s growing popularity among travelers — even if local zoning laws don’t permit such uses in some areas.

Judge denies suspected Columbia Falls shooter’s release request

Matthew Clark Burns, 22, pleaded not guilty to a single count of felony assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court shortly before his Nov. 16 bail modification hearing.

Harrison, Hawks hold off Pack for AA crown

Glacier’s talented, senior-laden squad gave the 12-0 Hawks — last year’s State AA runners up — a run.

Walker nets 26, Cats knock off Cal

BERKELEY, Calif. — Behind 26 points from sophomore forward Brandon Walker, Montana State secured the first signature win of the Matt Logie era in dramatic fashion on Thursday night, taking down California, 63-60 at Haas Pavilion.

Legislators unanimously pause rule on religious exemptions for vaccinations at child care centers

Allowing religious exemptions from vaccination requirements at childcare centers was voted down again by legislators Thursday after the proposal was included in a new rule package from the state health department.

122nd Brawl shaping up as biggest ever

It’s a top-five matchup and the Big Sky Conference championship hangs in the balance, so obviously the 122nd Brawl of the Wild needs no hype.

Historical group presents an inside look at museum

Former Northwest Montana History Museum director Jacob Thomas will describe the campaign to preserve the 1892 Kalispell Central School building, which is where the museum is now housed.

Angeline Kruckenberg, 91

Angeline Kruckenberg, 91, passed peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at home.

Legals for November, 17 2023

Big Sky notes: Something's gotta give Saturday

It’s that time of year again: When something has to give.

Arts and Entertainment Events

Arts and Entertainment happenings

The 95 mills question

The top issue in Montana is property taxes. Attempts to reform were stymied by “government first” legislators and lobbyists. The 95 mills question never came up.

Legals for November, 16 2023

Opera featuring the story of Malcolm X airs in Whitefish

This powerful, swing and jazz-inflected opera will be shown at 10:55 a.m. at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

Biden, Xi hold first talks in a year. Global conflicts, fentanyl and stable ties top their agenda

WOODSIDE, Calif. (AP) — President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping opened their first face-to-face meeting in more than a year Wednesday with a solid handshake ahead of talks with far-reaching implications for a world grappling with economic cross currents, wars in the Middle East and Europe, tensions in Taiwan and more.

Judge temporarily blocks cumulative fee hike for Montana marijuana dispensaries

A district court judge last week granted a 60-day preliminary injunction blocking the State of Montana from assessing and collecting increased fees from businesses that operate multiple marijuana dispensaries across the state – changes passed by the legislature this year in the final days of the session.