Cody Schweikert latest in standout C-Falls QBs

In the 12 seasons Jaxon Schweikert has guided the Columbia Falls football program, the Wildcats have had their share of prolific quarterbacks.

Cat-Dog II set for Friday

Bigfork on road, Eureka at home as football playoffs begin

When Whitefish pinned a 20-14 overtime loss on Columbia Falls on Sept. 15, it marked the first game that first-year Bulldogs’ coach Brett Bollweg went all-in with Carson Gulick at quarterback.

Wildkats, Bulldogs’ third battle is for title

For the first time since 2006, there will be a Class A girls champion from the Northern conference crowned this Saturday at Smith Fields.

Manhunt continues for suspect in Maine mass shooting

At least 16 people were killed Wednesday in shootings in Lewiston, Maine, and the death toll is expected to rise, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.

Warren Miller movie shows in Whitefish

Filmmaker Warren Miller’s “All Time — 2023,” a celebration of ski towns, icons and innovators will be showing in Whitefish Nov. 3-4.

Know where you stand

The phrase “know where you stand” is the ad line for the Missoula based cell phone app used by millions of hunters to assist them in hunting.

Bigfork library project reaches milestone with groundbreaking ceremony

The long-running effort to give the Bigfork branch of ImagineIF Libraries a new building culminated Wednesday with a ceremony celebrating the start of construction on the Bethany Lutheran Ark Building.

Fuel Fitness shooter’s attorneys review jury pool data in quest for new trial

Attorneys for Fuel Fitness shooter Jonathan Douglas Shaw received more time Wednesday to study data on the available jury pool for his July murder trial in an effort to see his convictions on deliberate and attempted deliberate homicide charges reversed.

Suspect in mischief, theft cases picks up bail jumping charge

Asher Alan McAlpine-Dixon of Kalispell was expected to appear before Judge Dan Wilson on Oct. 17 for a scheduled pretrial conference in his theft case, but never showed up, court records indicated.

Bewitching activities abound for Halloween

There are many activities planned around the Flathead Valley to celebrate Halloween beginning this weekend. Here’s a rundown of events for ghouls and goblins of any age.

Billy Billie’s electrified folk makes for a laid-back sound

Billie Billy performs for the Daily Inter Lake’s Press Play lunch concert series on Friday, Nov. 3.

Slow start to big game hunting season in Northwest Montana

More than 1,600 hunters appeared at Northwest Montana game check stations on Saturday and Sunday — the general hunting season opening weekend.

1st major storm of the season drops up to a foot of snow in Montana

The first major snowstorm of the season dropped up to a foot of snow in the Helena, Montana, area by Wednesday morning, canceling some school bus routes on the western side of the city as snow continued to fall throughout the morning.

Linda Schwab Ryder, 75

Linda Schwab Ryder (Robinson), 75, passed away quietly in her sleep on Mon. Oct. 9, 2023, in Kalispell.

This week, a Big Sky matinee: MSU at Idaho

There’s another Top-10 FCS battle brewing in Moscow, Idaho, on Saturday and for once, fortune favors the print journalist.

Legals for October, 25 2023

Man charged for confronting homeless people with gun on Kalispell's Parkline Trail

Kalispell Police officers arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly confronting homeless people camping along the Parkline Trail with a loaded gun on Oct. 19.

Fusion restaurant showcases flavors of Eastern Europe and Central Asia

With dishes like samosas, pilaf, pho, gyros, and dumplings, Chef Yussupov incorporates a wide range of flavor profiles into the menu, and since their grand opening in August, the restaurant is visited by many regular customers.

Michael "Mikey" J. Riedinger, 64

Michael "Mikey" J. Riedinger, 64 of Kalispell, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a motorcycle accident on Oct. 14, 2023.

Jenna Ellis becomes latest Trump lawyer to plead guilty over efforts to overturn Georgia's election

ATLANTA (AP) — Attorney and prominent conservative media figure Jenna Ellis pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a felony charge over efforts to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 election loss in Georgia, tearfully telling the judge she looks back on that time with "deep remorse."