Auditions set for dramatic comedy ‘Witch’

Auditions will be held Jan. 7 for Whitefish Whitefish Theatre Company’s production of “Witch.”

Marion man sentenced for high-speed chase

A Marion man accused of leading law enforcement on a chase through Kalispell and along Montana 35 in the fall of 2022 earned a trio of suspended sentences in October.

'Nabucco' livestream planned in Whitefish as part of Metropolitan Opera Live in HD series

Giuseppe Verdi’s biblically inspired opera, “Nabucco,” will be shown Jan. 6 in Whitefish as part of the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD series.

Donors have limited window to support schools and get dollar-for-dollar tax credits

The race begins for Montana public and private schools to secure a slice of $5 million in donations — and for donors to get dollar-for-dollar tax credits in return for supporting innovative education or scholarships.

Letters to the editor Jan. 4

Letters to the editor Jan. 4

Elevating Montana’s Native voices and experiences

Well, it only took a little more than 150 years, but it seems that Native voices in Montana are finally reaching the national stage.

Moody, Griz men overpower NDSU

FARGO, N.D. — Aanen Moody scored a career-high 36 points, Brandon Whitney added 17 and the Montana Grizzlies defeated North Dakota State 96-86 in men’s basketball in the Big Sky-Summit League Challenge.

MSU women shut down Bison

The Montana State Bobcats defense held North Dakota State to just 26 percent shooting and forced 16 turnovers as they defeated the Bison 65-45 Wednesday at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in women’s basketball in the Big Sky-Summit League Challenge.

Legals for January, 4 2024

In that Still Moment: DG House art exhibit opens at Hockaday — preview reception planned Jan. 11

An exhibit titled, In that Still Moment, featuring new work from Montana indigenous artist DG House, will be on display at the Hockaday Museum of Art.

Fence contractor facing theft charges in multiple cases

Prosecutors have brought two felony cases against a contractor accused of bilking county residents out of thousands of dollars for unfinished home improvement projects.

Survey shows support for WHS building expansion when not tied to athletic complex

Results from a recent poll suggest that 57% of voters would vote in favor of a bond measure that would expand the Whitefish High School building but not include a new athletic complex.

Legals for January, 3 2024

States and Congress wrestle with cybersecurity after Iran attacks small town water utilities

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The tiny Aliquippa water authority in western Pennsylvania was perhaps the least-suspecting victim of an international cyberattack.

Law roundup: Neighbor slaps unwelcome visitor

A woman reportedly went to a neighbor's and they told her to get off the property and then twisted her arm and slapped her.

Flathead Valley man allegedly lit home on fire after argument

Authorities are holding Jason Jerald Andreaus Meyer in the county jail with bail set at $150,000 following the Dec. 20 structure fire.

US women are stocking up on abortion pills, especially when there is news about restrictions

Thousands of women stocked up on abortion pills just in case they needed them, new research shows, with demand peaking in the past couple years at times when it looked like the medications might become harder to get.

Kalispell's December snowfall near all-time low

As Northwest Montana caps one of its driest Decembers on record, a return to winter weather is within sight.

Kalispell's Patrick O'Connell records first tackle in NFL

SEATTLE — Former Glacier High and Montana Grizzlies football star Patrick O’Connell made a big splash on his birthday Sunday by making his first NFL tackle for the Seattle Seahawks, against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lumen Field.

Whitefish plans fee for properties that join city

Whitefish City Council on Tuesday will consider establishing a surcharge for properties to annex into the city.