Snow blinded: Grizzlies roll past Blue Hens, 49-19

MISSOULA — The snow started right before kickoff Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, and not much else went right for the Delaware Blue Hens from there.

Rosemary Glessing, 90

Rosemary Glessing, 90, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 20, 2023, after a lengthy illness in Baltimore, Maryland.

Glacier Lanes a community gathering place with eclectic flair

There’s a long history of the Columbia Falls community gathering at the bowling alley, and owners Derek and Kristen Larson want to keep it that way, with their own eccentric twist.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Business events, trainings and seminars

Traffic changes begin at Glacier Park International Airport

The three lanes closest to the airport terminal will now be closed for construction, so drivers are cautioned to remain alert to signage once passing the roundabout.

Glacier National Park bumping frontcountry campground fee rates in 2024

Frontcountry campgrounds like Avalanche and Two Medicine will see a $10 increase in their fee rates in 2024, Glacier National Park officials said Friday.

History repeats itself and Montana’s leaders should know better

When armed conflict erupts, the urge to scapegoat runs high.

Prairie Reserve’s happy dance

In case you missed it, the American Prairie Reserve (APR) recently reported through various media outlets that one of its trail cameras photographed a grizzly bear that wandered onto the PN Ranch owned by APR.

California cities and farms will get 10% of requested state water supplies when 2024 begins

California water agencies serving 27 million people will get 10% of the water they requested from state supplies to start 2024 due to a relatively dry fall.

US proposes recovery plan for Canada lynx

U.S. officials proposed a $31 million recovery plan for Canada lynx on Friday in a bid to help the snow-dependent wildcat species that scientists say could be wiped out in parts of the contiguous U.S. by the end of the century.

Counties plead with Gianforte on property taxes

The Montana Association of Counties said it appreciates clarity in the state Supreme Court’s recent order on a question about property taxes — but MACo said the state can still choose to give property taxpayers a break this year.

Carol Louise Bjork, 82

Carol Bjork, 82, died Nov. 29, 2023, of natural causes, including heart disease and COPD, at the Bee Hive Home in Kalispell.

New season, same goal for MatCats

Columbia Falls wrestling team is eager to get back on the mat for a new season following the school’s first team state championship since 1990 last spring.

Legals for December, 1 2023

Montana miner backs off expansion plans, lays off 100 due to lower palladium prices

The owner of two precious metals mines in south-central Montana is stopping work on an expansion project and laying off about 100 workers because the price of palladium fell sharply in the past year, mine representatives said Thursday.

Winter storm to bury mountain passes this weekend

A round of winter weather will create tricky travel conditions across Western Montana beginning Friday through the weekend.

Arts and Entertainment Events

Happenings in arts and entertainment

Gallery exhibit features small works

Oberling enjoys plein air painting where his instincts take over and allow him to just paint and feel the environment.

Snoozing on the job

Our general rifle season for deer and elk ended last Sunday. If you are like me, after many days of hunting starting in September, first for grouse, then archery hunting for deer and elk, then ducks & pheasants and many other game species, you may be ready to spend some time at home catching up on home chores and watching some football on TV.

Gov must practice what he preaches

The Montana Supreme Court clarified the state’s ability to accrue “banked mills” when the calculation required under Monana code 15-10-420 results in mills above the cumulative cap of 95.