Federal grand jury indicts man accused of pulling gun on co-worker

A Flathead County District Court judge has dismissed a felony assault case against a man accused of pulling a gun on a co-worker in Kalispell last year following his indictment in federal court.

Assault charge dismissed against woman accused of pulling box cutter on park patron

A woman who allegedly threatened a Kalispell park patron with a box cutter after being refused a cigarette last summer saw her felony case dismissed in December.

The Book Shelf brings New York Times bestselling author to Kalispell

The Book Shelf in Kalispell presents a conversation with Shelby Van Pelt, the New York Times bestselling author of “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” and Kathy Dunnehoff, author of “The Do-Over,” Feb. 24.

Symphony celebrates 100 years of ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ with pianist Terrence Wilson

Concert will feature ‘Afro-American Symphony’ by William Grant Still

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s beloved “Rhapsody in Blue” with Grammy-nominated pianist Terrence Wilson and the Glacier Symphony Orchestra, Feb. 17 at McClaren Hall in the Wachholz College Center.

Pearl Jam sets Missoula performance on world tour

Pearl Jam was formed in Seattle in 1990. The band's lineup consists of bassist Jeff Ament, rhythm guitarist Stone Gossard, lead guitarist Mike McCready, lead singer/guitarist Eddie Vedder and drummer Matt Cameron.

Jury finds Craig McCrea guilty of two counts of felony arson

Former firefighter Craig McCrea was found guilty Feb. 8 on two of four counts of arson after a dramatic four-day trial at the Lake County Courthouse.

Brockman faces a Regier-backed challenger for House District 8

A member of Northwest Montana’s conservative political dynasty is seeking to oust incumbent Rep. Tony Brockman, throwing support behind a young, inexperienced challenger.

Legals for February, 15 2024

First-place Eagles surge past Bravettes

Missoula Big Sky’s Kadynce Couture scored 17 points and the first-place Eagles outscored Flathead 42-16 over the middle two quarters of a 63-43 Western AA girls basketball win Tuesday.

Big Sky tip-in at buzzer beats Braves

Calijah LaRance tipped in a Missoula Big Sky miss at the buzzer Tuesday, allowing the Eagles to escape the Flathead gym with a 54-52 boys basketball win over the Braves.

Share love with chocolate mousse

Love is in the air! A decadent chocolate honey mousse requires only a few ingredients and yields a wonderful dessert that is ready for you this Valentine’s Day.

Whitefish Mountain Resort looks to create new subdivision

The company that owns Whitefish Mountain Resort is seeking to develop a small residential subdivision on Big Mountain.

Man accused of trying to drive ex off the road sentenced

A man accused of chasing his ex-girlfriend through Columbia Falls last year earned a suspended sentence in Flathead County District Court in January.

Whitefish Community Foundation awards grant for Bigfork afterschool program

Whitefish Community Foundation recently awarded a $90,000 multi-year Kids Fund grant to Bigfork ACES to support the creation of an afterschool program for middle school students.

Talk looks at historic places in Montana

Montana has more than 1,100 places and buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Misconduct complaint, motion to disqualify, both filed against Judge Christopher

A judge the Montana Supreme Court removed from one case last month referred to a mom in her courtroom as “you bitch” in a remark to colleagues after a child custody hearing, and she described the grandmother as “poison.”

Man suspected of burglarizing ex’s home, threatening her with knife pleads guilty

David James Bollman, 28, entered an Alford plea Feb. 13 to a single count of felony criminal endangerment before Judge Amy Eddy.

Law roundup: House party overflow moves to rooftop

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office received a call from someone in Bigfork who was reportedly worried that a crowd of about 30 people inside and on the roof of a house across the street were going to “take over his house.”

Boys Hoops: C-Falls routs Libby; Whitefish cruises

COLUMBIA FALLS — Mark Robison scored a team-high 15 points, 12 in Columbia Falls’ dominant first quarter, and the Wildcats downed the Libby Loggers 71-29 Tuesday in Northwest A boys basketball.

Girls Hoops: Wildkats, Lady Pirates win big

LIBBY — Taryn Borgen poured in 22 points, Hope McAtee added 17 and Columbla Falls raced out to a 41-18 lead on the way to a 78-43 win over Northwest A foe Libby Tuesday.