Lady Griz top LMU on School Day, 83-68

MISSOULA — On a day that is unlike any other on the schedule, it was Montana’s seniors who provided calm amidst the School Day chaos and the challenge of a formidable opponent, and led the home team to a gritty victory.

Whitefish boys fall to Frenchtown

Mason Kelch hit two 3-pointers and scored 16 to lead the Bulldogs. CJ Thew and Mason Genovese added 11 points each.

Columbia Falls will lose ‘doughnut’ planning under new state law

Columbia Falls will soon lose its “doughnut," an extraterritorial planning jurisdiction that gives the municipality say in developments outside the city limits.

Thomas "Tex" Brown, 81

Thomas “Tex” Brown, 81 of Polson, passed away on Dec. 1, 2023, at his home. He was born June 30, 1942 in Stephenville, Texas to Glenn “Doc” and Edith “Lou” (Green) Brown.

Troy Henry Braaten, 6

Troy Henry Braaten, of Sheridan, Montana, passed away Nov. 29, 2023, just before his 7th birthday.

Kalispell City Council OKs Immanuel Lutheran senior living expansion project

Kalispell City Council on Monday gave the green light to the expansion of a senior living community along with several other requests from developers.

Where was everyone in ‘01

Griz to meet Furman in rematch of FCS title game

The Montana Grizzlies’ last title? That came in 2001, 13-6 over a little school in Greenville, South Carolina called Furman. Little, as in 3,000 students were enrolled there at the time.

Boys Hoops: Put-back lifts Hamilton over C-Falls

Stillwater Christian splits pair

HAMILTON — Jace Hill’s three-point play with 40 seconds had Columbia Falls in the lead, but the Hamilton Broncs hit the offensive glass to pull out a 65-64 boys basketball win Tuesday.

Girls hoops: Wildkats win big over Hamilton

Whitefish falls to Frenchtown

HAMILTON — Hope McAtee scored 25 points and snared nine rebounds, and Taryn Borgen added 20 points as Columbia Falls opened its girls basketball season with a 65-48 win over Hamilton Tuesday.

Legals for December, 6 2023

The House will vote next week on formalizing its Biden impeachment inquiry, Speaker Johnson says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House will vote next week on formally authorizing its impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday, asserting Republicans have "no choice" but to push ahead as the White House has rebuffed their requests for information.

Antisemitic flyers distributed in Kalispell

Walter Rowntree thought it was a piece of trash at first glance.

Allegedly threatening couple with knife earns man a felony charge

Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Benjamin John Harvey, 32, after responding to an East Evergreen Drive home for a report of an attempted stabbing, court documents said.

Glacier National Park adds early access lotteries for backcountry camping permits

Visitors to Glacier National Park hoping to secure permits for wilderness camping, also known as backcountry camping, for next season can enter early access lotteries in the spring of 2024.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends 2024 Republican presidential bid days before the fourth debate

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Monday despite a stronger-than-expected showing fueled by a gift card-for-campaign donation gimmick that helped get him on the debate stage.

Charlene Dale, 80

Charlene Dale, 80, died on Nov. 20, 2023, at Logan Health Hospital in Whitefish, Montana.

Whitefish author pens novel based on her experience growing up in Jewish community

In addition to this new release, Linda Hunt has published around 20 research articles in professional journals and a non-fiction book.

Whitefish Council considers support for rental assistance program

Whitefish City Council on Monday is expected to approve spending $200,000 to help fund a rental assistance program being launched by a housing nonprofit.

Law roundup: Woman clobbered over cat’s care

An upset parent called the Kalispell Police Department asking for an ambulance to take her 22-year-old daughter to the emergency room after she was reportedly punched in the face by someone over a cat and was bleeding from the nose and mouth. The parent

Friday Night Lights for Griz, Furman

MISSOULA — The Montana Grizzlies get another night football game, with the announcement Sunday morning that their quarterfinal against Furman will kick off at 7 p.m. Friday, at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.