Auditions open for WTC’s production of ‘Misery’

Whitefish Theatre Company open auditions this week for the stage play adaption of Stephen King’s chilling bestseller, “Misery.”

Wildlife photographer Sumio Harada to present at FVCC

Anyone can come across a variety of animals in Glacier National Park. However, it takes patience and time to see how animals live their lives in the park — something that is not lost on wildlife photographers such as Sumio Harada.

Reviewing the elk management plan

During the last few days, I have been reading the new 470-page Montana Statewide Elk Management Plan. What was of most interest to me and probably most hunters, is found on pages 15-41.

Bird of the Month: Saw-whet Owl

Although Northern Saw-whet owls are one of the most abundant forest raptors in North America, they are rarely seen due to their nocturnal and secretive nature.

Helena Flats superintendent facing assault charges involving student

Helena Flats School Superintendent Andy Maheras has been charged with misdemeanor assault following an alleged altercation with a 12-year-old student in August.

Restored classic truck feature of Split Rock’s move into event service

The Chevy first caught Foster’s eye when he was 13 years old while moving irrigation for a local farm. Despite its dilapidated state, Foster bought it from the original owners for less than $1,500, determined to spark new life into the truck.

Electric co-op asks members to review unclaimed capital credits list

Flathead Electric Cooperative Trustees recently retired $3 million in capital credits allocated to members in 2008/2009.

Legals for December, 13 2023

John Dennis Woods, 77

John Dennis Woods, 77 of Whitefish, Montana, passed in the comfort of his home and surrounded by loved ones on Dec. 8, 2023.

Law roundup: Children take backseat to mothers' feud

Two children had no choice in being audience to adults making poor choices when a mother reportedly followed a vehicle that she allegedly thought sideswiped her and the driver “didn’t say sorry or nuthin’.”

Legals for December, 12 2023

Bigfork area man arrested after shooting leaves one dead, two hospitalized

Authorities are holding a 49-year-old Bigfork area man in the Lake County jail on pending felony deliberate homicide and attempted deliberate homicide charges after he allegedly shot three people at a Ferndale home Sunday night, killing one.

Texas woman who sought court permission for abortion leaves state for the procedure, attorneys say

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A pregnant Texas woman who sought court permission for an abortion in an unprecedented challenge to one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S. has left the state to obtain the procedure, her attorneys said Monday.

Girls Tip-Off: Whitefish, Libby and Browning start 2-0

FRENCHTOWN — Jude Perry scored 18 points, 15 in the first half, and helped Whitefish complete a 2-0 opening weekend with a 50-28 win over Stevensville Saturday at the Frenchtown Tip-Off. It was a solid Saturday for the Northwest A girls basketball teams; they went 5-2.

Boys Tip-Off: Whitefish, Libby win Saturday

FRENCHTOWN — Carson Gulick scored 14 points to lead three Whitefish players in double figures, and the Bulldogs moved to 2-0 with a 62-21 win over Livingston at the Frenchtown Tip-Off boys basketball tournament.

Births

Births

Legals for December, 11 2023

Saturday Boys Tip-Off: Whitefish now 2-0

Carson Gulick scored 14 points to lead three Whitefish players in double figures, and the Bulldogs moved to 2-0 with a 62-21 win over Livingston at the Frenchtown Tip-Off boys basketball tournament.

Girls Tip-Off: Vals' 29-game win streak ends Friday

FRENCHTOWN — It took overtime and 20 points from Madison Kaufman, but Frenchtown knocked off Bigfork 40-37 Friday, ending the Valkyries’ 29-game win streak.

Boys Tip-Off: Whitefish, Libby and Browning win Friday

FRENCHTOWN — Carson Krack scored 24 points, 12 coming in the second quarter, and Whitefish opened its boys basketball season with a convincing 65-35 win over Stevensville Friday at the Frenchtown Tip-Off.