Judge denies suspected Columbia Falls shooter’s release request

Matthew Clark Burns, 22, pleaded not guilty to a single count of felony assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court shortly before his Nov. 16 bail modification hearing.

Harrison, Hawks hold off Pack for AA crown

Glacier’s talented, senior-laden squad gave the 12-0 Hawks — last year’s State AA runners up — a run.

NDSU holds off Griz at Montgomery Classic

MISSOULA — Damari Wheeler-Thomas scored 22 points, Tajavis Miller hit four 3-pointers and North Dakota State held off Montana 78-69 in the final game of the Mike Montgomery Classic Thursday.

Walker nets 26, Cats knock off Cal

BERKELEY, Calif. — Behind 26 points from sophomore forward Brandon Walker, Montana State secured the first signature win of the Matt Logie era in dramatic fashion on Thursday night, taking down California, 63-60 at Haas Pavilion.

Legislators unanimously pause rule on religious exemptions for vaccinations at child care centers

Allowing religious exemptions from vaccination requirements at childcare centers was voted down again by legislators Thursday after the proposal was included in a new rule package from the state health department.

122nd Brawl shaping up as biggest ever

It’s a top-five matchup and the Big Sky Conference championship hangs in the balance, so obviously the 122nd Brawl of the Wild needs no hype.

Moultray signs with SMWC

Maddie Moultray, a standout pitcher and hitter for the 2023 State A champion Columbia Falls Wildkats, signed a national letter of intent to play softball at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Indiana.

Historical group presents an inside look at museum

Former Northwest Montana History Museum director Jacob Thomas will describe the campaign to preserve the 1892 Kalispell Central School building, which is where the museum is now housed.

Kalispell Public Schools tackles pending budget deficit

Kalispell Public Schools is tackling an anticipated budget deficit in 2024-25 based on projections presented to trustees Tuesday.

Angeline Kruckenberg, 91

Angeline Kruckenberg, 91, passed peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at home.

Legals for November, 17 2023

Big Sky notes: Something's gotta give Saturday

It’s that time of year again: When something has to give.

Arts and Entertainment Events

Arts and Entertainment happenings

Judge’s ruling favors state in Public Law 280 dispute

Flathead County District Court Judge Amy Eddy ruled against Lake County on Nov. 9 in an ongoing legal battle with the state of Montana over who should fund Public Law 280.

Grizzly conservation area in Yaak expands to over 500 acres

The Vital Ground Foundation expanded its Fowler Creek grizzly bear habitat conservation project this month with the acquisition of 64 acres in the Yaak Valley of far Northwest Montana.

The 95 mills question

The top issue in Montana is property taxes. Attempts to reform were stymied by “government first” legislators and lobbyists. The 95 mills question never came up.

Legals for November, 16 2023

Opera featuring the story of Malcolm X airs in Whitefish

This powerful, swing and jazz-inflected opera will be shown at 10:55 a.m. at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

Holiday tradition ‘Nutcracker’ ballet returns to stage

The Northwest Ballet Company will be making that happen for the 35th production of this holiday tradition on Thanksgiving weekend at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts under the direction of Marisa Roth.

Flathead Forest reviews winter permit applications

The Flathead National Forest is considering nine special-use permits that would allow businesses to operate guiding services this winter on federal public land.