Basketball roundup: Whitefish tops Frenchtown

FRENCHTOWN — Keaton Nicholson connected on 7 of 8 free throws in the fourth quarter and finished with a game-high 22 points as the Whitefish Bulldogs edged Frenchtown 54-52 in a key Northwestern A boys basketball matchup on Saturday.

Bravettes rally for win, Glacier boys cruise

A couple notable things about Crosstown in Kalispell are how many athletes are named Noah, and how both AA schools have a standout with the same phonetic name.

Early-release Wednesdays OK’d for Kalispell schools

Students enrolled in Kalispell Public Schools will be released two hours early on Wednesdays, starting Nov. 11.

Montana unemployment applications drop, but 47K out of work

Applications for unemployment benefits in Montana have declined as the state continued to lift closures designed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus

Carson sees 'moral duty' to give Native Americans a chance at prosperity

Ben Carson, secretary of housing in the Trump administration, visited Polson on Monday afternoon and said there is a “moral duty” to ensure Native Americans have the same opportunity to prosperity as others.

Bobcats fight but come up short

BOZEMAN — For most of the non-conference season Montana State head coach Tricia Binford looked toward MSU’s game against South Dakota State. It would be a measuring stick for the Bobcat program- a glimpse for where she wants to take the team.

Whitefish Energy: The rest of the story

The story of Andy Techmanski and Whitefish Energy has finally been told, and as so often seems to be the case, the true story is nothing like what was reported by the national media in the months following the destruction of the electric power grid in Puerto Rico by two hurricanes that hit the island late last year.

Bigger Flathead cherry crop predicted this summer

Flathead cherry stands soon will be dotting the roadways along Flathead Lake. Early varieties such as the Vann are already being picked, while the main crop of cherries is still a couple of weeks away from harvest.

Montana's tourist hubs want OK for higher resort taxes

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The small gateway towns to Montana's scenic icons, including Yellowstone and Glacier national parks, want state lawmakers to give them permission to raise local resort town taxes as much as 1 percent so they can pay for road and well upgrades and finance housing for local workers, supporters said Tuesday.

Longtime councilor Karper leans on experience

Alaska lawmakers approve $66.7M for ferry service funding

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Legislature has approved a $66.7 million budget appropriation that lawmakers said should keep the Alaska Marine Highway System running for the year.

Crusaders to play for MCAA state title

BOZEMAN — The Flathead Valley Homeschool Crusaders outscored Foothills Community Christian School 23-7 in the second half to pull away for a 39-28 semifinal victory at the Montana Christian Athletic Association state girls basketball tournament on Friday.

Frank Arthur Kellenbeck, 66

Frank Arthur Kellenbeck, 66, passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

BRIEFS: Twins trio headed east; Lady Griz add Kalispell native to staff

GLENDIVE — Three Glacier Twins are heading east to continue their baseball careers, committing to play for the Dawson Community College Buccaneers, the school announced Monday.

Kalispell City Council to vote on budget

The Kalispell City Council will vote on whether to begin operating off of its preliminary 2017 budget at tonight’s meeting, in order to fund the city’s operations until it adopts a final budget on Aug. 15.

Avalanche danger 'considerable' this weekend

With warmer temperatures forecast through the weekend, the Flathead Avalanche Center issued a “considerable” avalanche danger warning for elevations above 5,000 feet Friday morning.

Second Cabinet grizzly killed

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Polson standoff resolved peacefully

After a 48-hour standoff, area SWAT teams on Monday evening arrested a Polson man wanted in connection with the death of his father.

Effort launched to develop countywide trails plan

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They'll be late but juicy

This year's Flathead cherry harvest will be lighter and later than typical, but that means bigger profits for growers.