Law roundup: Caller wigs out over stranger

Someone allegedly called the Kalispell Police Department because they were suspicious of a woman wearing a blonde wig who was at a location across the street and wanted officers to “check it out.”

Montana Disaster Services reports high turnover since ‘22 flood

Montana Disaster and Emergency Services said it has seen 60% staff turnover in the two years since the Yellowstone River flood and asked lawmakers Tuesday for 14 more full-time employees.

Trial set for OPI candidate Allen, while she defends actions as ‘bold stand for parental rights’

A Republican candidate for state school superintendent faces a jury trial for obstructing a peace officer, but she continues to lead her district, and she defends the actions that led to her arrest as “a bold stand for parental rights.”

Norma L. Ross, 87

Norma Lee Ross went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 26, 2024, in Lynden, Washington, at the age of 87 following a long battle with Alzheimer's.

NW Shootout lacrosse set for KidSport

KidSport will be filled with enough lacrosse players to shake a stick at, first with high school games Friday evening and Saturday morning, and then a youth tournament over the weekend.

Kalispell shop provides bespoke experience in bridal and formal occasion wear

Apart from bridal gowns and alterations, the downtown Kalispell shop offers mother's dresses, prom, pageant, homecoming, special occasion, and other formal wear.

Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg visits Montana, celebrates infrastructure investments

MISSOULA — Touting $5.3 billion of federal dollars coming to Montana, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said Monday investments in airport, road and other infrastructure projects have been sorely needed, already are having a positive effect, and are at amounts unprecedented in his lifetime.

Watercolor artist Karen Leigh featured at Phillips Gallery

Karen Leigh has been a professional artist for over 50 years.

Letters to the editor May 2

Letters to the editor May 2

FHS historical fiction production examines corporate greed

Inspired by real events, “Radium Girls” follows the plight of a group of watch dial painters in 1920s New Jersey, whose repeated exposure to radium while painting these dials begins to take a serious toll on their health.

EPA says it would be tough to remove all of the waste at CFAC

The Environmental Protection Agency made its strongest case yet for a “waste in place” solution for the cleanup of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. Superfund site during a public meeting last week.

Waters Edge Winery in Evergreen to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants

Waters Edge Winery owner Angela Zuba was shocked when she was contacted by producers on “America’s Best Restaurants," a show that highlights eateries and bars all across the country.

Let ‘er buck: Local teen launches bull-riding business

When Korbin Baldwin isn’t in class at the vo-ag center, or on the wrestling mats at Flathead High School, he is likely having a bull session with Whiskey, Tumbleweed, Flat White and Dust Demon.

Whitefish Community Foundation awards more than $520,000 to nonprofits

Whitefish Community Foundation held its annual Community Grant Awards Celebration on May 2 and presented $520,300 in grants and special awards to 68 nonprofit organizations representing projects and programs in Bigfork, Browning, Columbia Falls, Eureka, Evergreen, Kalispell, Libby and Whitefish.

Legals for May, 5 2024