Volleyball: Glacier tips Flathead in semis

BUTTE — Crosstown III was a battle, with Glacier needing five sets — and 18 kills from Sarah Downs — to subdue Flathead in the semifinals of the Western AA volleyball tournament Friday.

Addiction treatment facilities operating on a provisional license after state investigations

Recent operations at one of Montana’s largest addiction treatment companies included shoddy admissions practices, failure to report a patient death and safety concerns in a timely manner, and unlicensed detox and withdrawal practices, according to state investigations completed in mid-October.

AA football: Pack puts away Spartans

The Sentinel Spartans brought more puzzles to solve for the Glacier Wolfpack Friday, but in the end — thanks to four second-half touchdown passes by Jackson Presley — the hosts prevailed 46-12.

Law roundup: Barfly accused of enjoying booze cruises

A pair of callers, frustrated with a local man’s penchant for going on booze cruises, phoned the Columbia Falls Police Department looking for an intervention of sorts. The first said that the man arrived at an area bar already drunk and likely drove there.

Volleyball: Bravettes, Wolfpack to meet again

BUTTE — Crosstown III will take place at the Butte Civic Center.

Column: Musings of an aging sports editor

On March 10, 2010, I and former fellow Missoulian sports writer Nick Lockridge found ourselves at Tiny’s Tavern in Billings.

Legals for November, 3 2023

Blackfeet operations manager indicted for stealing Covid-19 stimulus funds

James McNeely, the operations manager and spokesperson for the Blackfeet Tribe, was indicted for stealing at least $78,400 in federal Covid-19 stimulus dollars intended for the tribe, according to federal court documents filed last week.

Bail to remain at $100,000 for man accused of running over ex-wife in Martin City

Christopher Gilham’s voice broke as he remembered watching Kenneth James Floyd’s pickup truck run over his wife, Kimberly Gilham, on June 18 and drive off into the night.

MET Opera season opens with ‘Dead Man Walking’

This harrowing and contemporary opera will be shown on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 10:55 a.m. at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

Bigfork concert benefits food banks

The event will feature an unforgettable night of music with Man & The Box featuring Tommy Edwards, Clint Sherman, Benny Weag from the hit television show The Voice, and special guest Kelley Sinclair.

Creation of a Memory features youth guest artist

Creation of a Memory, a concert featuring guest artist, 9-year-old Ziao Chen and local violinist Wai Mizutani, is scheduled Nov. 10 at the Wachholz College Center in Kalispell.

Endangered Species Act protections for wolverines likely imminent

An analysis of wolverines in Wyoming and the rest of their Lower 48 range paints a grim picture of a low-density species that’s losing its habitat and facing an uncertain future.

Lottery chances available for trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation

Those interested in entering a lottery for a guided trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation will have five opportunities to enter the drawing.

Legals for November, 2 2023

Flathead County Commissioners vote down Phase I of proposed North Shore Woods Development

Citing concerns about the possible impacts of future development, the Flathead County commissioners voted unanimously to deny the preliminary plat for a portion of the proposed North Shore Woods housing development Tuesday morning.

Ballots are due on Marion School bond issue

Voters are reminded that ballots are due Nov. 7 on Marion School District’s $8.2 million bond issue to expand and accommodate growth.

Briefs: Bozeman sweeps AA soccer titles

BOZEMAN — The Bozeman Hawks doubled up on soccer titles, winning the State AA girls and boys championships Tuesday at Van Winkle Stadium.

Legals for November, 1 2023

FWP solicits public input on its plan for managing Montana’s 1,000-plus wolves

Montana has a new draft plan to guide its management of wolves, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced late last week. The proposal has implications for a lawsuit over state lawmakers’ attempts to reduce wolf numbers and a petition seeking the restoration of federal protections based on claims that Montana’s laws and regulations jeopardize the animal’s recovery.