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Jerry LaRoque, 80

Jerry LaRoque, 80

Legislators in Helena are trying to centralize government

Why the persistent attack on local governments this session?

Nuce, Maroon make waves in Griz spring game

MISSOULA — Asked about defensive end Henry Nuce, Montana Grizzlies football coach Bobby Hauck started with the phrase, “He’s young.”

Reports: Utah State hiring Bobcats' Sprinkle

Montana State men’s basketball coach Danny Sprinkle, who took the Bobcats to the last two NCAA Tournaments, has been hired away by Utah State according to several reports on Friday.

Flathead sweeps dual from CMR; both teams put up big marks

Some impressive, even spectacular, early-season marks were put up Friday during a dual track and field meet that Flathead High swept from Great Falls CMR at Legends Stadium.

Lakeside man facing multiple criminal cases takes plea deal

James Scott Mende, 37, pleaded guilty by way of an Alford plea to a single count of threats and other improper influence in official and political matters in relation to his March 9 arrest.

Legals for April, 7 2023

Tracks set to reopen following Paradise derailment

Montana Rail Link is set to reopen its tracks through Sanders County four days after a freight train derailed along the Clark Fork River.

Kalispell man pleads guilty to drug distribution charge

Authorities began investigating Ryan Christopher Newby after learning that a pair of Glacier High School students departed the campus May 20 in the vehicle of a man apparently unknown to them, court documents said.

‘Music of Legends’ — Film comes alive through music

The violin and cello will be paired together for a night of movie magic through music.

Softball season gearing up for valley schools

After snow and more snow, it feels like the 2023 softball season can begin in earnest in the Flathead Valley. Glacier has its home opener Thursday against Missoula Hellgate; the same day Whitefish returns to varsity softball with a trip to Northwest A foe Ronan.

Kalispell City Council approves housing developments

Kalispell City Council approved several major housing developments Monday and finalized an ordinance aimed at discouraging panhandling on city streets.

Former Griz shine for scouts at Pro Day

Ask any of the 11 quarterbacks Justin Ford intercepted during his time at Montana, and they'll likely agree: throw to his side of the field at your own risk. After a record-breaking career and now months of training, Ford and six other Grizzlies will look to move on and do great things at the next level.

Prosecutors: Squatter threatened to shoot deputies

Dion Jay Stark, 51, is being held in the county jail with bail set at $50,000 following the March 29 confrontation with law enforcement.

Sanders County derailment spurs memories of 1999 'Silver Bullet Derby'

Sunday’s Montana Rail Link derailment along the Clark Fork River near Paradise brought back memories for some Sanders County locals who recalled a similar incident more than two decades ago.

Whitefish looks at small subdivision in southern part of city

City Council meets at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall, 418 E Second St.

Kalispell City Council to discuss proposed housing developments

Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 201 First Ave. E. Residents can also attend the meeting online via Zoom.

Legals for April, 3 2023

Conrad Mansion volunteer showcases history through fashion

Each year Teresa Knutson puts on a new historic clothing exhibit focusing on 19th- and 20th-Century fashion which are on display on all three floors of the historic Conrad Mansion.