New proposal outlines how state would manage grizzlies if delisted

In the event that the federal government delists grizzly bears, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks on Tuesday released a proposed plan for managing ursus arctos horribilis.

Opponents speak out against proposal to lump Whitefish, Columbia Falls into same house district

“Do not force a wildcat and a bulldog to share the same cage, the results may not be pretty,” said a Columbia Falls resident during a redistricting public hearing on Saturday.

Plea deal would see alleged child rapist serve 20 years of 45-year sentence

Ray Allen Roberts, 52, entered an Alford plea to the felony charge after striking a deal with prosecutors in late November.

Author details connection to wilderness in adventure memoir

In his most recent book, “My Wilderness Life,” John Fraley chronicles his life as he goes through college and begins his career.

Frances 'Fran' Buck, 85

Frances “Fran” Dianne Buck, 85, passed away peacefully on Dec. 4, 2002, at Edgewood Vista Memory Care surrounded by her loved ones.

Legals for December, 11 2022

Brave Brawlers win Mining City title

For the second year in a row, the Flathead Brave Brawlers won the Mining City Duals, this time defeating Billings West for the title.

Bravettes roll to win at Flathead Girls Invite

The Bravettes took first at the Flathead Girls Invite on Saturday, topping a field of 23 teams to open their wrestling season.

Vikings win, Northwest A boys teams falter in Frenchtown

FRENCHTOWN — The Northwest A boys’ basketball teams didn’t have a good Friday at the Frenchtown Tip-Off Tournament, dropping all six of their matchups with Southwest A opponents.

Big fourth quarter lifts CMR past Flathead boys

Flathead got big games from Noah Cummings and Lyric Ersland, built a lead and then saw Great Falls CMR rally for a 71-59 boys basketball win Friday on the Braves’ floor.

Kats, Lady Indians, Bulldogs and Vals win Friday

FRENCHTOWN — Hope McAtee and Mecca Bullchild went off, leading Columbia Falls and Browning to girls basketball wins at the Frenchtown Tip-Off Tournament Friday.

Whitefish Schools hold meeting on future high school expansion

Recommendations from the district’s 2021 Long Range Facility Plan identified significant growth and critical needs of the high school as the top priority.

Suspended sentence proposed for artist who shocked former significant other

Nicholas Oberling, 59, admitted to setting up the contraption under oath during a Nov. 28 change of plea hearing in Flathead County District Court.

Browning, C-Falls boast talent to take Northwest A hoops races

The Browning Lady Indians are ready to run, the Ronan Maidens are ready to fly and the Columbia Falls Wildkats aren’t going anywhere.

Bobcats turn on lights for William & Mary

William & Mary likes to run the ball, sometimes with a quarterback, a lot of times with a running back, all of it behind a young, highly-touted offensive line.

Briefs: Tech’s Henley named All-Region by AVCA

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Three Montana Tech volleyball players, including Flathead High graduate Taylor Henley, were named All-Region by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) on Tuesday.

WNBA star Griner freed in swap for Russian arms dealer Bout

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a high-profile prisoner exchange, as the U.S. released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout but failed to win freedom for another American, Paul Whelan, who has been jailed for nearly four years.

WTC brings heartfelt 'Little Women' to stage

Based on the beloved book, this heartfelt play opens with a sneak preview Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m, performances continue at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9, 10, 16, and 17 and at 4 p.m. on Dec. 11 and 18.

Olney woman who allegedly shot husband enters Alford plea

Kay Lynn Johnson, 64, faced one count of assault with a weapon in Flathead County District Court in the wake of the incident.

Legals for December, 8 2022