Bravettes bow out of divisional

Flathead’s run at the Western AA Divisional volleyball tournament ended Saturday, with a straight-set loss to Missoula Sentinel in loser-out action.

Polson beats the wind, Locomotives

Polson’s Jarrett Wilson intercepted a Laurel pass with 1:07 left in regulation, then scored on a 6-yard run with 29 seconds remaining to lift the Pirates to a 14-7 win in a Class A quarterfinal football game Saturday.

Bigfork bounces Scotties en route to state semifinal

The Bigfork Vikings battered their way to a 52-12 Class B quarterfinal playoff win over the Glasgow Scotties led by Joseph Farrier who carried the ball 23 times for 155 yards and five rushing touchdowns on the day.

Candidates push for voter turnout as midterms near

As the campaign season draws to a close, local and statewide candidates have turned their focus to voter turnout — encouraging residents to get their absentee ballots in the mail or to show up at the polls Nov. 8.

Man accused of pulling knife sentenced to misdemeanor

Jay Ryan Kaufman, 20, pleaded guilty to negligent endangerment in Flathead County District Court on Oct. 27.

Flathead survives, Glacier bows out of Divisionals

Flathead moved on but Glacier bowed out Friday in loser-out action at the Western AA Divisional volleyball tournament at the Missoula Big Sky gym.

On stand in 1/6 trial, Oath Keepers boss says he's a patriot

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes took the witness stand Friday in his seditious conspiracy trial, telling jurors he is a patriotic American as he tries to counter allegations that his far-right extremist group planned an armed rebellion to stop the transfer of presidential power.

Fern P. Vosen, 95

Fern P. Vosen, 95, passed away due to natural causes at her Kalispell residence on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022.

Legals for November, 4 2022

Bravettes, Wolfpack spikers fall at divisional

Both Kalispell programs fell in the first round of the Western AA Divisional volleyball tournament Thursday, but Friday’s a new day.

Power outages linger for thousands in Flathead Valley

More than 12,000 homes across Northwest Montana were without power Thursday morning as the aftermath of a potent winter storm continued to take its toll on the power grid.

Officials talk about consolidating invasive species commissions

Invasive species of many kinds are, and will continue to be, a threat to Montana ecosystems and economies, according to officials.

Social Security and Medicare in the crosshairs

“Don’t tell anybody.” That’s the approach Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell took when approached recently with the question of what his party would do if it regained control of Congress next year.

Legals for November, 1 2022

History museum director turns the page on a new chapter

With the help of a small staff and a cadre of dedicated volunteers, Margaret Davis is eager to build partnerships and for the museum to continue serving the community in the years to come.

Class A football: C-Falls makes short work of Cowboys

One year after a 21-20 loss to these same Miles City Cowboys on this same field, the Columbia Falls Wildcats came out ruthless Saturday.

Community briefs

Cornhole for Code Girls Tournament; Epworth holds annual Holiday Bazaar; Epworth holds annual Holiday Bazaar; Free meals in November; Funding available for cancer patients; Salvation Army looking for red bell ringers; Peterson Elementary collects items for veterans

Montana wants to be the next wine country

Even with the science making progress, Montana still needs its lawmakers’ to give the nascent industry more support.

Dorothy M. McCrudden, 81

Dorothy M. McCrudden, 81, of Eureka, Montana, passed away at home on Oct. 25, 2022.

AA football: Pack ousts Billings Senior

The Billings Senior Broncs brought a stingy defense into Legends Stadium Friday, and behind four sacks kept the Glacier Wolfpack in range after one half of play. Then the third quarter began.