Hot-shooting Wolfpack hits 70, back-to-back

With a defense that is noticeably sturdy, the Glacier Wolfpack’s recipe for victory could be this simple: Score, and you win.

Butte bounces back to beat Braves 67-58

Early on the Flathead Braves looked poised to follow up their first win of the season Friday night with another one Saturday afternoon against Butte. The Braves were up 32-27 heading into the third period when Butte's Jace Stenson made three 3-pointers in the frame to spark a 67-58 come-from-behind victory.

Lawmakers seek more information about governor’s HEART fund

A fund championed by Gov. Greg Gianforte to fill gaps in Montana’s substance use and behavioral health treatment programs has spent $5.2 million since last year as the state waits for an additional $19 million in federal funding.

Judge gives five-year sentence to man accused of threatening ex-girlfriend with gun

Flathead County District Judge Robert Allison said he was concerned with James Daniel Fenn Jr.’s thought processes as he handed down his sentence for felony criminal endangerment Jan. 25.

Average long-term mortgage rate falls a fourth straight week

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the benchmark 30-year rate fell to 6.09% from 6.13% last week. That's the lowest level since September. The average rate a year ago was 3.55%.

Flathead rallies past Sentinel for first win

It was a long time coming, the Flathead boys basketball team’s 51-49 win over Missoula Sentinel on Friday. And if it wasn’t the prettiest finish, it still felt amazing.

Boys hoops: Reagan drops 30, Browning outscores Polson 93-80

BROWNING — Robert Reagan scored 30 points, and Browning made a 25-9 lead after one quarter stand up for a 93-80 victory over Polson in Northwest A boys basketball Friday.

Donald Wayne Barta, 69

Don was born to Leland and Ila Barta, who preceded him in death.

Daniel Jay "Red" Ryan, 75

It is with great sadness we share the death of Daniel Jay “Red” Ryan of Trego, Montana Feb.1, 2023, at the age of 75.

Law roundup: I scream, you scream, we all scream

Officers with the Kalispell Police Department were summoned to the location of a man who was accused of screaming obscenities at passersby.

Flathead looking for nice round number (20) at seeding tourney

A year ago, on the way to their second straight State AA title, the Flathead Brave Brawlers qualified 24 wrestlers at the Western AA Divisional.

Montana resolution seeking Article V Convention tabled in split Senate vote

A resolution that would make Montana the 20th state to request an Article V Convention to amend the U.S. Constitution is likely dead after it failed on its third reading in the Senate Wednesday.

Phillips Gallery opens impressionist exhibit

Phillips Gallery invites the public to meet the artist, Ronald Prestwich of Kalispell, during the First Friday opening reception for the new “Mad About Mountains and Aspens” exhibition from 5 to 7 p.m on Friday, Feb. 3.

Last of bungling burglars sentenced

Joseph Craig Neva, 20, apologized in Flathead County District Court for his role in the March 26 break-in prior to receiving his punishment.

Flathead’s Noah Poe-Hatten has his sights set on a title

Noah Poe-Hatten has way more wins, 120, than losses in his high school wrestling career, but one of the 21 defeats has stuck with him.

Murder suspect ‘uncooperative’ with state hospital staff

The Columbia Falls man faces a deliberate homicide charge in Flathead County District Court after allegedly stabbing another man to death at a Dawn Drive home on Sept. 20.

Bill creating a $100 million infrastructure fund advances in House

Legislation to create a $100 million transportation infrastructure fund passed unanimously through the House Appropriations Committee last week.

Alleged Olney shooter given partially suspended sentence

Prosecutors brought Kay Lynn Johnson, 64, up on a felony assault with a weapon charge following the Sept. 26 shooting on the couple’s Olney property.

Will Europe's ban on Russian diesel hike global fuel prices?

The European Union ban takes effect Feb. 5 following its embargo on coal and most oil from Russia.

Legals for January, 30 2023