PHOTOS: Montana fans show out for Griz at Frisco Griz Gathering

Montana fans, as well as an appearance by Grizzlies mascot Monte and the University of Montana Spirit Squad, showed up in support of the Griz at a Griz Gathering held at the Frisco Bar & Grill in advance of the FCS National Championship game against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Friday, Jan. 5.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lakeland lets upset bid of Sandpoint slip away

Junior Landree Simon had 21 points, eight rebounds and four steals for Lakeland (5-7, 1-4), which hosts Moscow next Friday.

LAUNCHing into bright futures

Applications for LAUNCH grants surpass expectations

It is ideal for Idaho to always have jobs available for Idaho kids. This produces a positive business climate and a labor force that can fuel that positive business climate, Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke said. Idaho LAUNCH grants, which pay for 80% or up to $8,000 of post-high school training and education over two years, are on their way to helping the Gem State and its students align on that trajectory. “This is just the next step in getting our kids well educated so they can be well positioned for life,” Bedke said. Bedke and Gov. Brad Little held a press conference Thursday at the StanCraft Jet Center in Hayden to share the news that applications for Idaho's LAUNCH program catapulted beyond expectations as 12,588 high school seniors across Idaho submitted or started applications for the grants as of Dec. 28.

Legals for January, 6 2024

Legals for January, 6 2024

Something will have to give when Jacks, Griz battle again

For Montana coach Bobby Hauck, it’s a string of three losses in these games. Meanwhile the defending champion Jackrabbits are looking for their first-ever win over Montana.

PREP BASKETBALL: Sandpoint girls pull off last-minute comeback to defeat Lakeland

“Her teammates almost jumped through the roof with excitement.”

PHOTOS: FCS Media Day as Griz and Jackrabbits get ready for the championship

Scenes from FCS Media Day as the Montana Grizzlies and South Dakota State Jackrabbits prepare to play in the FCS Championship at Toyota Stadium in Friso, Texas, on Friday, Jan. 5.

Drunk driver sentenced for fatal wreck near Somers

Flathead County District Court Judge Dan Wilson handed down Thursday a partially suspended 20-year sentence to the drunk driver who struck and killed a motorcyclist near Somers in 2022, citing the sincerity of his remorse and efforts to address his alcoholism, among other factors.

Griz seek third national title against Jackrabbits

The championship game will be broadcast live and free of charge to millions of TV sets nationwide on ABC, with a stream available on ESPN+. The game marks Montana's first-ever appearance on national network TV.

Ephrata swears in council members, looks at wastewater costs

EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council swore in three members, two of them new, at its regular meeting Wednesday.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio, streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Farewell, utility bill postcard

Cd'A signs contract to offer automated payment services

The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a three-year agreement with Billing Document Specialist

LAUNCHing into bright futures

Applications for LAUNCH grants surpass expectations

It is ideal for Idaho to always have jobs available for Idaho kids. This produces a positive business climate and a labor force that can fuel that positive business climate, Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke said. Idaho LAUNCH grants, which pay for 80% or up to $8,000 of post-high school training and education over two years, are on their way to helping the Gem State and its students align on that trajectory. “This is just the next step in getting our kids well educated so they can be well positioned for life,” Bedke said. Bedke and Gov. Brad Little held a press conference Thursday at the StanCraft Jet Center in Hayden to share the news that applications for Idaho's LAUNCH program catapulted beyond expectations as 12,588 high school seniors across Idaho submitted or started applications for the grants as of Dec. 28.

Pinehurst Elementary receives free lunch grant

The Kellogg School District recently was awarded a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) grant that will allow all students at Pinehurst Elementary School to receive free breakfast and lunch.

June A. “Shawnee” Christmann, 76

June A. “Shawnee” Christmann passed away in Kellogg, Idaho on December 15, 2023, of natural causes.

Pinehurst Elementary receives free lunch grant

The Kellogg School District recently was awarded a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) grant that will allow all students at Pinehurst Elementary School to receive free breakfast and lunch.

OPINION: Vital importance of The Rule of Law

Here is a quiz: You are in court trying to vindicate your rights. What kind of judge would you like to decide your case? One who is unbiased, neutral, and nonpartisan? Or one who has the financial support of any political party and who has publicly expressed his or her views on any number of social and political topics? Go to the head of the class if you chose the first kind of judge. And give yourself extra credit for recognizing the profound difference between the two.

June A. “Shawnee” Christmann, 76

June A. “Shawnee” Christmann passed away in Kellogg, Idaho on December 15, 2023, of natural causes.

Legals for January, 5 2024