Assault suspect already facing two felony cases

Prosecutors filed a single count of felony assault with a weapon against Nolan Wayne Hamman, 31, after the alleged Jan. 4 incident. Booked into county jail Jan. 5, Hamman remains behind bars with bail set at $80,000.

Bail reduction denied for arson suspect

Jason Jerald Andreaus Meyer pleaded not guilty to a single count of arson in Flathead County District Court prior to the Jan. 4 bail modification hearing.

Kalispell Public Schools levies on tap for May election

The school district may also choose to cancel but had to approve the elections to meet upcoming state deadlines. Amounts will be set at a later date.

Polson girls knock off Whitefish Tuesday

POLSON — Samantha Rensvold scored 16 points, Natalie Adams added 12 and Polson defeated Whitefish 45-41 in overtime in girls basketball on Tuesday.

Bobcats elevate tight ends coach Walker to OC

BOZEMAN — Montana State wasted no time finding its next offensive coordinator, promoting fourth-year staff member Tyler Walker Wednesday to replace Tyler Housewright, who left to be the OC for the Akron Zips.

Legals for January, 11 2024

Republicans push ahead with Hunter Biden contempt charge after his surprise visit to Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on Wednesday took the first step toward holding Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for defying a congressional subpoena. They advanced the charge to a full House vote just hours after the president's son sparked a momentary political frenzy by appearing in the front row for part of the debate.

FVCC Lincoln County offers test prep courses

Flathead Valley Community College’s Lincoln County campus in Libby will be offering three different sessions of HiSET preparation classes during the upcoming Spring 2024 semester.

Kalispell City Council vets public education campaign for emergency responder levy request

Kalispell City Council on Monday reviewed the municipality’s forthcoming public education campaign for an emergency responder levy request going before voters in March.

Big Sky girls overpower Pack

Kaydence Couture knocked down three 3-pointers and scored a game high 13 points as Big Sky defeated Glacier 48-26 in girls basketball Tuesday.

Grizzlies’ QB McDowell enters transfer portal

Clifton McDowell, the senior quarterback who just helped the Montana Grizzlies to the Division I Football Championship this past Sunday, announced Tuesday that’s entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Montana to truck grizzlies into Yellowstone region to improve delisting prospects

Fresh grizzly bear bloodlines are expected to arrive in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem this summer, adding genetic diversity to a population of animals that’s been isolated for a century.

Dangerous arctic outbreak to slam Flathead Valley

Travel will become difficult to impossible across Northwest Montana this week as a significant and potentially dangerous arctic outbreak sweeps across the region.

Boeing jetliner that suffered inflight blowout was restricted because of concern over warning light

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Boeing jetliner that suffered an inflight blowout over Oregon was not being used for flights to Hawaii after a warning light that could have indicated a pressurization problem lit up on three different flights.

Charlene F. Biedermann, 84

Charlene F. Biedermann, 84 of Bigfork, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on Dec. 31, 2023.

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Helena downs Glacier girls

HELENA — Madi Todorovich scored 19 points, Avery Kraft added 18 and Helena defeated Glacier 59-45 in girls basketball Saturday.

Ronan girls cruise against Libby

RONAN — Maddy Illig knocked down three 3-pointers and scored 12 points as Ronan defeated Libby 43-26 in girls basketball Saturday.

Saylers, Bruins pull away from Bravettes

HELENA — Helena Capital’s Taylor Sayers scored 16 points, seven coming in a 19-5 third-quarter surge in the Bruins’ 48-20 Western AA girls basketball win over Flathead Saturday.

Flathead falls short against Capital

Cole Dawes scored 21 points, Merek Mihelish added 11 and Capital defeated Flathead 61-52 in boys basketball Saturday.