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March 31, 2025 midnight

Law roundup: Sign should be relocated to the abyss

People allegedly left a sign on a sidewalk that stated, “Everyone is going to hell.” A man called the Kalispell Police Department, claiming it was illegal, but he wouldn’t provide his name or phone number to be contacted by an officer.

Donald Smith, 83
March 28, 2025 midnight

Donald Smith, 83

Don left his earthly life for his heavenly life on Jan. 22, 2025, as a result of the progression of dementia.

State lawmakers dip into debate over Flathead Lake summer water level
March 28, 2025 midnight

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.

March 28, 2025 midnight

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.

Big Sky Now: Coaching moves, transfer portal & NCAA aftermath
March 27, 2025 7:05 p.m.

Big Sky Now: Coaching moves, transfer portal & NCAA aftermath

The offseason is heating up in the Big Sky Conference!

Investigation clears Senate President Matt Regier
March 27, 2025 8:30 a.m.

Investigation clears Senate President Matt Regier

Montana’s legislative auditor wrapped his investigation into state Senate President Matt Regier on Wednesday, reporting no findings of waste, fraud or abuse related to the Kalispell Republican’s use of public funds to hire an outside private attorney.

Blackfeet, Salish rapper’s new album celebrates culture, identity
March 27, 2025 midnight

Blackfeet, Salish rapper’s new album celebrates culture, identity

Salish and Blackfeet hip-hop artist Shadow Devereaux (known on stage as Foreshadow) said that while his new album has been in the making “for forever,” it wouldn’t have been possible without support from a new grant available in Montana.

Prep Baseball: Bigfork might be best of tough Northwest A
March 27, 2025 midnight

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.

March 27, 2025 midnight

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.

Grab some lumber: Pack, Bravettes open softball seasons today
March 27, 2025 midnight

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.

March 26, 2025 midnight

Law roundup: Man is a legend in his own mind

A man who believed he was wrongfully ticketed during a traffic stop called with a proposal: “I challenge the whole Kalispell Police Department to meet me at Depot Park and surround me. " He concluded with, “I’ll see you tomorrow morning,” before hanging up.

Montana Senate can’t muster enough votes to punish former president Ellsworth
March 25, 2025 midnight

Montana Senate can’t muster enough votes to punish former president Ellsworth

The Montana Senate drew to a stalemate Monday over whether to expel former leader Jason Ellsworth for ethics violations, though there’s no limit to how many tries they get at taking some sort of disciplinary action against the Hamilton Republican.

March 23, 2025 midnight

Transmittal update from Rep. Sprunger

The Montana Legislature reconvened this week after the transmittal break, marking the start of the second half of the 69th legislative session.

March 23, 2025 midnight

Letters to the editor March 23

Letters to the editor March 23

West Valley School robotics team dives into preparations for world championship
March 23, 2025 midnight

West Valley School robotics team dives into preparations for world championship

The West Valley School Gummy Sharks robotics team dives into preparations to compete on the international stage at the FIRST World Championship. Fundraising efforts are underway.

March 22, 2025 midnight

Transmittal update from Rep. Sprunger

The Montana Legislature reconvened this week after the transmittal break, marking the start of the second half of the 69th legislative session.

March 21, 2025 midnight

Law roundup: Woman stranded for her own good

A woman alleged her boyfriend took her car keys, leaving her stranded at a location. An officer reminded her about the status of her license, and she said she would find another way to get to work.

Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions
March 20, 2025 2:10 p.m.

Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department, advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that's been a longtime target of conservatives.

Wisconsin tops Montana 85-66 in March Madness first round
March 20, 2025 2 p.m.

Wisconsin tops Montana 85-66 in March Madness first round

DENVER (AP) — Wisconsin backup forward Carter Gilmore made a sweet 3, then turned to the Montana fans and signaled for them to "shhhh."

Governor’s ‘slush fund’ may get legislative oversight
March 20, 2025 midnight

Governor’s ‘slush fund’ may get legislative oversight

A pot of money estimated to grow to more than $100 million by the end of 2026 — and referred to as the governor’s “slush fund” — may end up having direct oversight by the Montana Legislature.