Jurors hear trial testimony of state trooper run over by Eureka man

Tpr. Lewis Johnson suffered life-threatening injuries in the incident near Rexford and is still recovering after returning home to Chester, Montana in October 2023.

Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

Some history of foreign interference with gas prices...

Law enforcement logs for April 19, 2024

The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Lightfoot, Meyer among this year's Big Sky Hall of Fame class

This year’s class will be officially inducted on Saturday, July 20 starting at 6:30 p.m., as part of the Big Sky Football Kickoff Weekend at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Airway Heights, Washington.

Canyon Elementary School sets safety precautions into effect

Safety is the watchword at Canyon Elementary School as much-needed fire and emergency upgrades to the building have been installed or are in the process of being updated.

Canyon Elementary School sets safety precautions into effect

Safety is the watchword at Canyon Elementary School as much-needed fire and emergency upgrades to the building have been installed or are in the process of being updated.

Evergreen community breaks ground on sidewalk project along U.S. 2

Evergreen community leaders, joined by Gov. Greg Gianforte, broke ground Thursday on the first phase of a long-awaited project bringing sidewalks to a stretch of busy U.S. 2.

Briefs: Babe Ruth opens play Saturday; Polson re-hires Kelley; Table tennis

Kalispell’s Babe Ruth Baseball Association is holding its opening ceremonies on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at KidSport.

Big Sky Hall inducting Holland, Kollar, Read

One Grizzly — “Papa Bear” — and two Bobcats are part of the 2024 Big Sky Conference Hall of Fame induction class that was announced Thursday by the league office.

Bonner County History - April 18, 2024

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places, and events.

Trial of man accused of running down Montana Highway Patrol trooper underway in Libby

The trial of a Lincoln County man accused of running over a Montana Highway Patrol trooper during a law enforcement pursuit more than a year ago is underway in Libby.

Farrell finds her groove

Glacier’s ace leads Pack in senior season

A pick-up player at the ripe age of 9 years old, Ella Farrell remembers being asked to play outfield for a cousin’s softball team in Helena. Which was fine, right up until she saw that player in the pitcher’s circle.

Mahseelah sentenced for hit-and-run

A St. Ignatius man, who admitted to striking a friend and fellow party attendee with his truck and killing him, was committed to the Montana Department of Corrections for 10 years with nine suspended during a hearing April 10 in Polson District Court.

Column: Walburn finds his stride in the Palouse

Lee Walburn found a gem in the Palouse, as people call the area around Washington State University in Pullman.

Sex offender sentenced to 40 years

A Lake County man was sentenced in Polson District Court April 10 to the Montana State Prison for 60 years, with 20 years suspended for sexual assault of a minor.

Mavs capitalize on errors, defeat Davis 7-2

MOSES LAKE – Despite being held to just two hits, the Moses Lake Mavericks capitalized off of five Davis errors to defeat the Pirates 7-1 in Tuesday’s Columbia Basin Big 9 matchup.

CWU partners with NMPC for medical physics program

ELLENSBURG — Not all physics majors want to pursue a career in research or teaching. Some prefer to use the skills they learn in college to study living systems or enter the medical field.

Youth Sports April 17, 2024

Scores, news, results, highlights, etc., from local youth sports teams, leagues, etc.

Show of force

KCSO displays specialty units as busy summer season approaches

The Covey boys were among about 30 people who drove to Higgens Point for the KCSO’s public showcase of specialty units on a windy afternoon.