Ailport attempted murder case headed back to trial

The attempted murder case against Paul Glen Ailport is headed back to trial on May 12, after the judge deviated from a plea agreement by adding a weapons enhancement at sentencing.

Columbia Heights couple files $36.7 million suit against state, federal environmental agencies

Lucas and Leslie Sterling of Columbia Heights are suing the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for $36.7 million, claiming both agencies failed to inform them that their home off Berne Road was located on a contaminated state Superfund site.

State lawmakers dip into debate over Flathead Lake summer water level

The Montana Legislature is wading into an ongoing debate over Flathead Lake’s water level following the introduction of a new resolution by Kalispell Republican Sen. Matt Regier.

State puts plot of land in North Kalispell up for lease

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is putting a 25-acre tract of State Trust Land up for lease in North Kalispell.

That's one way to drop a call

A nanny at a park allegedly watched a box truck catch what turned out to be phone line and the driver just kept going, ripping it down.That'

Bravettes undone by big innings

The Flathead Bravettes had their moments Thursday while taking on Great Falls High and C.M. Russell, but big innings led to losses in both their softball games at Glacier High.

Law roundup: That's one way to drop a call

A nanny at a park allegedly watched a box truck catch what turned out to be phone line and the driver just kept going, ripping it down.

Polson tennis sweeps Stevensville, Ronan

POLSON — Summer Newman picked up a pair of singles victories as the Polson boys and girls tennis teams swept Stevensville and Ronan Thursday.

Softball: Polson wins weather-shortened game; Libby rolls

POLSON — Samantha Rensvold threw a 5-inning one-hitter and Emma Smith and Jaja Nichols drove in runs as Polson downed Ronan 3-0 in a Northwest A softball game shortened by rain and lightning.

Wolfpack walk-off: Glacier softball starts 2-0

Cazz called game.

Legals for March, 28 2025

New Kalispell Center Mall owners seek anchor chains for retail hub

The Texas company that purchased the Kalispell Center Mall last year is in negotiation with three potential anchors to join the commercial space.

2-time softball champion Wildkats reload

Columbia Falls went 25-4 last softball season, and four of the principals in the Wildkats’ heart-stopping repeat as Class A champs have departed: third sacker Haden Peters, pitcher Maddie Moultray, catcher Demye Rensel and coach Dave Kehr.

Prep Baseball: Bigfork might be best of tough Northwest A

Columbia Falls is coming off a third-place trophy and Polson is one year removed from the inaugural state championship, but Bigfork might be the team to watch as high school baseball heats up in the Valley.

Briefs: Lakers’ baseball camp April 11

The 2025 Kalispell Lakers Baseball Camp is scheduled for April 11 at Griffin Field, and players age 8-16 are urged to sign up before the April 8 deadline.

Peoples nets 19, C of I wins NAIA title

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Samaje Morgan scored a season-high 28 points, Dougie Peoples had 21 points and five 3-pointers, and No. 1 seed College of Idaho beat seventh-seeded Oklahoma Wesleyan 93-65 on Tuesday night to claim its second NAIA championship in three years.

Legals for March, 27 2025

Grab some lumber: Pack, Bravettes open softball seasons today

Class AA softball welcomes a new playoff format in 2025, but the goal for Glacier and Flathead remains the same. Earn your spot and have a chance to make a run.

Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expecting to raise $100 billion in tax revenues

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, a move that the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains.

The Atlantic releases the entire Signal chat showing Hegseth's detailed attack plans against Houthis

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Atlantic on Wednesday released the entire Signal chat among senior national security officials, showing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided the exact timings of warplane launches and when bombs would drop — before the men and women flying those attacks against Yemen's Houthis this month on behalf of the United States were airborne.