Average long-term US mortgage rates come back down to 6.6%

The average long-term rate hit 7.08% in the fall — a two-decade high — as the Federal Reserve continued to raise its key lending rate in a bid to cool the economy and quash persistent, four-decade high inflation.

UK Treasury chief predicts no recession in Britain this year

The U.K. is likely to avoid a recession this year, Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt said Wednesday, adding a bit of surprise to what had been billed as a boring budget meant to restore confidence and stability in the nation's finances.

Kansas St. tops Montana St. 77-65, 1st March Madness win since 2018

Markquis Nowell had 17 points and 14 assists and No. 3 seed Kansas State held off 14th-seeded Montana State 77-65 Friday night for its first NCAA Tournament win since knocking off Kentucky in 2018 to reach the Elite Eight.

US jobless aid claims fell last week as layoffs remain low

Applications for jobless claims in the U.S. for the week ending March 11 fell by 20,000 to 192,000 from 212,000 the previous week, the Labor Department said Thursday.

FEC sends students to D.C. for youth tour

Participants go through a competitive application process involving transcripts, essays, and references.

UM hurling club connects students to Irish culture

At Missoula’s St. Patrick’s Day parade last Saturday, Eilís O’Herlihy was reminded of similar parades in her hometown of Ballyvourney, a village in County Cork, Ireland.

Upset-minded Bobcats ready for K-State

A few hours after Montana State’s RaeQuan Battle, Jubrile Belo, Darius Brown II and coach Danny Sprinkle had their press conference in Greensboro, N.C., 15th-seeded Princeton knocked off Arizona 59-55 Thursday at the NCAA Tournament

More child rape charges filed against Flathead hockey coach

A Flathead County youth hockey coach charged with raping a minor in a Butte motel in 2019 now faces five additional rape charges involving children — one filed in Butte-Silver Bow County and four filed in Flathead County.

Kalispell Planning Board sends controversial housing developments forward

Residents of Silverbrook Estates and members of the Northern Pines Homeowners Association raised concerns about the proposed development, with some calling for its rejection outright.

‘Shrek the Musical’ tells story of banished fairytale misfits

Performances will be at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts.

Ski museum shows documentary about World War II Army division

The film, written, produced and directed by champion extreme skier Chris Anthony, was voted Cannes World Film Festival’s Best Historical Film in the April 2021 Edition.

Legals for March, 16 2023

3 each from Bravettes, Pack are all-tourney

The Flathead Bravettes and Glacier Wolfpack, who finished second and third at the State AA basketball tournaments, each put three players on their respective all-tournament teams.

Legals for March, 15 2023

North Valley Music School debuts plans for new building

When developing the building plans for the new North Valley Music School in Whitefish, the building committee prioritized creating flexible multipurpose spaces that would not only serve the students but the community as a whole.

Planning board considers shelter expansion

The board meets in the City Council chambers at 6 p.m. in City Hall, 201 First Avenue West.

Legals for March, 14 2023

LaRance free throws lift Montana Tech in NAIA Round of 16

Camdyn LaRance hit two free throws with 24 seconds left in overtime, and Montana Tech edged William Penn of Iowa 79-78 at the NAIA men’s basketball tournament Monday.

Kalispell City Council work session focuses on panhandling ordinance

Kalispell City Council is expected to debate a proposed ordinance aimed at further discouraging panhandling on public roadways and public parking lots at its Monday work session.

State AA girls: Flathead falls short

Billings West overtakes Bravettes in fourth quarter for AA girls title

A three-point play by Sydney Pierce and a 3-pointer from Kourtney Grossman fueled a late run for the Billings West Golden Bears, who rallied past the Bravettes 48-43 and their first outright title since 2011.