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Red Flag laws work, but they have to be used

When Colorado passed its Red Flag law, called “Extreme Risk Protection Orders,” in 2019, El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder announced his opposition: “I am exploring all legal options and am vigorously challenging the constitutionality of this law.”

Patrick O’Connell bet on himself and became a Griz great

Patrick O’Connell’s year at the University of Mary wasn’t misspent: He played 10 football games for the Division II Marauders and scored a defensive touchdown in the 2017 season finale.

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL Better life ahead for single mom, kids

Sobriety is something "Jenny" never thought she would acquire after spending most of her life in the depths of addiction.

Legals for December, 10 2022

Legals for December, 10 2022

Bobcats rout William & Mary, 55-7

BOZEMAN — The Touchdown Tommy Mellott Show got started a little late Friday but was worth the wait for Bobcat fans, who saw Mellott lead Montana State’s 55-7 pummeling of William & Mary in an FCS quarterfinal.

Wolfpack boys outrun Bison in season opener

Stingy team defense and an emphasis to move the ball on offense helped the host Glacier Wolfpack jump out to a big halftime lead over the Great Falls Bison en route to a 56-38 victory in their season opener in the Glacier High School gym.

Late basket sends Mavs to 58-56 win over Ellensburg

MOSES LAKE – Tied at 56 points to Ellensburg with under 10 seconds remaining, Moses Lake junior Kyson Thomas drove into the paint against his defender, stepped back, and took a short jump shot from the right of the basket. “(Moses Lake Head Coach Jake Hunt) said ‘We have one play,’” Thomas said. “It was supposed to go to Joel (Middleton). He said, ‘If you don’t get it to him, go iso.” Thomas’ shot dropped through the rim, putting the Mavs up 58-36 with 5.7 seconds remaining on the clock. The Bulldogs were fouled on their ensuing position, but a missed free throw clinched a 58-56 win over Ellensburg and a 2-0 start for Moses Lake...

PREP WRESTLING: Challenge accepted — Post Falls sophomore Seguine steps up, downs Lake City's Macdonald in match between defending state champions

“Rider said that he knew he’d be giving up some weight, but wanted that challenge,” Reardon said. “And that’s the kind of spirit you want to have.”

Northwest Notes Dec. 9, 2022

Five Vandals earn All-American honors from Hero Sports

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Radio and television highlights for upcoming weekend.

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Cookware a gift for couple with chronic illnesses

Chronic illnesses have plagued "Cindy" and her husband "Harold" for quite some time. "My health is getting worse as I age," Cindy shared with The Press. "My chronic health needs seem to be getting more and more significant, which renders me less able to help at home."

TEACHERS: Deserve our respect

Each Wednesday morning I am an extra set of hands for a wonderful teacher at Dalton Elementary.

Man who admitted pulling shotgun given sentence

Aaron Douglas Glenn Kupka initially faced an assault with a weapon charge after the July 9 incident, but prosecutors later amended it to criminal endangerment.

Bobcats turn on lights for William & Mary

William & Mary likes to run the ball, sometimes with a quarterback, a lot of times with a running back, all of it behind a young, highly-touted offensive line.

Lady Jacks take down Chelan for the first time since 1996

QUINCY — It’s been a long time – 26 years, to be exact – since the Quincy girls basketball team defeated Chelan, which they did on Tuesday night in a 48-44 overtime victory over the Mountain Goats. Senior Ruth Flores led the Jacks in scoring with 17 points, followed by senior Joceline Schaapman with 12 and freshman Chloe Medina with 11. “It’s always been close, but we’ve definitely haven’t had a lead on them,” Quincy Head Coach Micaiah McCreary said. “I think the closest we’ve stayed is 6-8 points, but other than that we’ve lost by about 16 or so. This was a much better outcome than before, obviously.” ...

WNBA star Griner freed in swap for Russian arms dealer Bout

Biden's authorization to release Bout, the Russian felon once nicknamed “the Merchant of Death," underscored the heightened urgency that his administration faced to get Griner home

WNBA star Griner freed in swap for Russian arms dealer Bout

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a high-profile prisoner exchange, as the U.S. released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout but failed to win freedom for another American, Paul Whelan, who has been jailed for nearly four years.

Idaho QB wins Jerry Rice Award — McCoy named top freshman in FCS

A 54-member panel voted on the 12th annual award – named after legendary wide receiver Jerry Rice, who starred at Mississippi Valley State as part of his Hall of Fame career – with UAlbany quarterback Reese Poffenbarger finishing second and Saint Francis wide receiver Makai Jackson third. McCoy will be honored at the FCS National Awards banquet on Jan. 7 in Frisco, Texas.