Glacier girls push Helena, bow out of Western AA

The Glacier Wolfpack made a push at the end of their Western AA girls basketball loser-out game Friday morning, but the Helena Bengals held on for a 54-50 victory.

Bravettes hold off Sentinel for trip to Western AA chipper

It was another tense victory for the Flathead Bravettes Friday, but with a wrinkle.

U.S. to focus bison restoration on expanding tribal herds

U.S. officials will work to restore more large bison herds to Native American lands under a Friday order from Interior Secretary Deb Haaland that calls for the government to tap into Indigenous knowledge in its efforts to conserve the burly animals that are an icon of the American West.

Authorities arrest suspected leaders of local Pagan Motorcycle Club chapter

Flathead County authorities announced Friday the arrest of two men thought to be leaders of the local chapter of a motorcycle club linked to last month’s brawl in the Majestic Valley Arena.

Kalispell ag center hosts district competitive events

More than 200 FFA students from a dozen high schools around Montana recently converged at the H.E. Robinson Agricultural Education Center in Kalispell for a chance to earn a spot at state in March.

Free the Seeds event cultivates agricultural learning

One of the featured speakers Alissa LaChance is the owner and operator of Dirt Rich Compost, an industrial scale compost company, where the focus is on regenerative agriculture.

Flathead falls to Hellgate despite strong start

Missoula Hellgate fought off a scrappy start from Flathead to win 66-45 on the opening day of the Western AA basketball tournament at Flathead High School on Thursday.

Confident Wolfpack downs Big Sky again

Glacier’s boys again made pretty short work of Missoula Big Sky Thursday, defeating the Eagles 54-31 to make the semifinals of the Western AA Divisional at Flathead High School.

Mountainfilm on Tour comes to Flathead Valley

The tour will visit the Flathead Valley thanks to the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation.

Final speakers wrap up college series

An artist and creative director, an award-winning photojournalist and the creator behind a popular comic strip are the final three speakers for the Wachholz College Center Speaker Series.

House to consider harsher penalty for fentanyl trafficking

A bill that would level harsher penalties on convicted fentanyl traffickers passed the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

Kila fourth-grader places in Energy Share art contest

An award ceremony was held at Kila School honoring Kannin Crawford on Feb. 24.

James LeRoy Hamilton, 82

James LeRoy Hamilton, 82

Lady Griz survive 40 by Bea; Bobcats lose finale

MISSOULA — Idaho’s Beyonce Bea went off but the Vandals’ 3-point shooters did not, and the Montana Lady Griz pulled out an 85-82 Big Sky Conference basketball win Monday on Selvig Court.

Pickens, Saints win Frontier women's title

GREAT FALLS — Jamie Pickens scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and the Carroll College Saints held off Montana Western 53-47 for the Frontier Conference women’s championship Tuesday.

Senate votes down ‘child protection’ bills; firearms ‘discrimination’ bill blasted to floor

The Senate and House will be busy this week considering whether to pass bills out of their respective chamber ahead of Friday’s transmittal deadline, when all general bills not dealing with money or proposed constitutional amendments must be sent to the other chamber.

Man accused of attempted break-in, drug possession sentenced in district court

Jeffrey David Pierce, 39, received the suspended two-year stint with the state Department of Corrections on Jan. 19 for a felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs charge stemming back to 2021.

Legals for February, 28 2023

Veteran prosecutor now sits on the bench of Kalispell Municipal Court

The veteran prosecutor has stepped into the role of Kalispell Municipal Judge.

Glacier Park begins digital reservations for backcountry campsites

The digital system, first floated earlier this year, comes as park officials report a marked increase in applications for backcountry campsites in recent years.