'A lot of that land is burnt to black toast'

Nearly 100,000 acres have burned this summer in the Flathead National Forest’s Spotted Bear Ranger District, and the resulting land closures are taking a heavy toll on outfitters whose livelihoods depend on late summer and early fall access to the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

Legals for October, 24 2022

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Local leader promotes networking, growth

The energy was palpable in the room as Pearl Galbraith called the Inspired Women meeting to order on June 8 at noon exactly, quieting the 70 or so women who were busy chatting, networking and catching up with one another.

Arizona governor issues stay-at-home order effective Tuesday

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Doug Ducey on Monday imposed a stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the new coronavirus that will take effect at the close of business on Tuesday.

Loggers roll over Red Sox in District opener

MISSOULA — Will Reichel was stellar on the mound and at the plate in helping Libby blast the Bitterroot Red Sox 16-3 on Thursday during first-round action at the Western A District American Legion baseball tournament.

Refocused Wildcats rumble past rival Bulldogs

Columbia Falls sets up conference title showdown with Polson next Friday

COLUMBIA FALLS - As Kaleb Johnson smoothly scored the fastbreak layup, adding more points and momentum to the Wildcats' growing lead, the standing Columbia Falls student section began echoing the chant throughout the packed gymnasium.

Activities cutbacks reduced

Cuts to high school activities won’t be as deep as Kalispell Public Schools officials had feared, after direction from trustees this week.

Budget bill clears House debate with GOP support

The Montana House’s Republican supermajority voted in near-lockstep Wednesday to rebuff Democratic efforts to amend Montana’s primary two-year budget bill, clearing the way for the bill to advance to the state Senate after a final vote in the coming days.

Legals for November, 22 2022

Community partnership fosters sustainability, stewardship

The Glacier Conservancy’s mission to preserve and protect Glacier National Park for future generations can only be accomplished through strong community partnerships.

Bullock: schools won’t have to make up time lost to virus

HELENA (AP) — Montana public school students won’t have to automatically make up class time lost to the corona virus, Gov. Steve Bullock announced Thursday.

Neumann MVP for Stillwater

HELENA — Selah Neuman scored 14 points to help Stillwater Christian past Great Falls Home School 37-34 in the semifinals of the MCAA tournament Friday at Carroll College.

Whitefish Winter Carnival: Organizers put new twist on time-honored event

The frivolity of the annual Whitefish Winter Carnival looks a little different this year.

Kalispell Public Schools set calendar for 2021-22

Kalispell Public Schools has finalized the 2021-22 school calendar.

Andrea Mishelle Spicher, 25

Andrea Mishelle Spicher, 25, of Kalispell, passed away on Oct. 9, 2017, with her family by her side at Conroe Regional Medical Center in Conroe, Texas, from complications from an injury she suffered in 2012.

Don K. Savelle, 67

“After a diagnosis of melanoma in 2008, I vowed to live until I died and live I did, with fun, laughter, friends, family and travel. Because I could not stop for death, he kindly stopped for me...on Saturday March 24, 2018 at my home in Village Greens, with my devoted and richly loved wife Rebekah at my side.

Klobuchar says husband hospitalized with coronavirus

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Monday that her husband, John Bessler, has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Florida man pleads not guilty after 78-pound meth seizure

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Florida man has pleaded innocent of a federal drug trafficking charge after his arrest in what authorities say was the largest meth seizure ever from a traffic stop in Montana.

North Carolina governor orders schools closed for 2 weeks

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Saturday ordered all public schools in the state to close for at least two weeks, joining other states around the country switching to online learning as the coronavirus spreads.

Wyoming lawmakers debate special education funding

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A bill that would have lifted a cap on special education funding in Wyoming has failed to pass the Senate before the end of the legislative session.