Big Sky Notes: Griz face interesting foe in DII power Ferris State

The Montana Grizzlies had the far less strenuous football game last Saturday compared to Montana State, which lost a 20-16 heartbreaker at top-ranked South Dakota State. The roles could be reversed this Saturday. The Griz, who swamped Utah Tech 43-13 last week, brings two-time Division II champion Ferris State to Missoula while the Cats play host to Stetson of the Pioneer League.

Legals for September, 13 2023

Escaped Pennsylvania inmate stole gun, fled homeowner's gunfire and remains at large, police say

Escaped murderer Danelo Souza Cavalcante stole a rifle from a garage and fled a homeowner's gunfire, authorities said Tuesday as police closed roads in suburban Philadelphia, told residents to lock their doors and set up a new search area in the nearly 2-week-old manhunt.

Montana officials seek more control over judicial involuntary commitments

Before their legal case can proceed, people charged with crimes in Montana must understand the charges they face and participate in their own defense. But because of bottlenecks in services across the country, people in jail with serious mental illness are waiting months to receive the care needed to “restore” their competency to stand trial.

Suspect in Kalispell attack pleads not guilty

Douglas Trent Zellers, 27, pleaded not guilty to one count of burglary before Judge Danni Coffman at his Sept. 7 arraignment.

Patent abuse by Big Pharma must be confronted

Pharmaceutical patents are a key instrument that promote innovation in America. They provide a financial incentive for pharmaceutical companies to invest in research and development, and allow them to recover costs and make a profit once their medication hits the market.

Legals for September, 12 2023

Lawyers deny politics involved in ethics complaint against Montana attorney general

The formal ethics complaint filed against Attorney General Austin Knudsen alleging he violated state rules of professional conduct is extraordinary in the number of allegations it contains, and because it has reached this stage in the process, attorneys with longtime involvement in such cases said last week – but they assured no political games were afoot.

9/11 fund seeks lawyers' help to speed payment for terror attack survivors

NEW YORK — Lawyers for people suffering cancer and other diseases blamed on the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the Pennsylvania crash site are on notice: Get your clients' paperwork in order.

Legals for September, 11 2023

Six things may be Good enough

Or maybe they were just regular Northwest Montanans, judging from the activities of many current Kalispell residents.

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Next legislative session’s work begins now

It’s fairly common knowledge that Montana’s legislative branch of government is a citizen legislature that only meets in session for 90 business days every two years. While true, those facts often lead to misconceptions about the real nature of legislators’ work.

Victoria's Secret overhauls its racy fashion catwalk in the company's latest move to be inclusive

Victoria's Secret has been trying to reverse its image built on a man's vision of sexiness that eventually backfired.

The IRS plans to crack down on 1,600 millionaires to collect millions of dollars in back taxes

IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel said that with a boost in federal funding and the help of artificial intelligence tools, the agency has new means of targeting wealthy people who have "cut corners" on their taxes.

Fighting Saints win battle of Top 25 NAIA teams

Carroll College found a way when they needed it most in their home opener against St. Thomas University Friday, beating the NAIA power out of Florida 26-18.

Glacier boys surge to Helena Invite win

The Glacier Wolfpack boys golf team turned it on Friday, claiming the Helena Invitational by virtue of its top four players combining to shoot 4-under par.

No. 1 Jacks hold off No. 3 Bobcats, 20-16

It was a touchdown and then it wasn’t for No. 3, Montana State, and No. 1 South Dakota State escaped with a 20-16 FCS showdown win Saturday.

Griz trample Trailblazers in St. George, 43-13

Nick Ostmo and Eli Gillman ran for two touchdowns each, and No. 13 Montana ran for 262 yards in a 43-13 non-conference win over Utah Tech Saturday.

Legals for September, 10 2023