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If the first weekend of February 2021 seemed a bit empty to many of us, it’s because it was.

'End of the world': Countdown to Beirut's devastating blast

BEIRUT (AP) — The 10 firefighters who received the call shortly before 6 p.m. — a big fire at the nearby port of Beirut — could not know what awaited them.

Legals for February, 9 2022

Warm coats, warmer hearts

The ladies of the Wallace Elks were filled with gratitude following their first ever coat drive. The event took place last Saturday after the women spent six weeks gathering donations with hopes of giving children of all ages the gift of a warm winter season.

Columbia Falls Cloverfest this weekend

The annual Columbia Falls Cloverfest is March 16 in the parking lot of Super 1 Foods off Highway 2.

The Latest: Virus infections continue rapid spread in Oregon

DES MOINES, Iowa — Coronavirus infections continued a rapid spread across Iowa, pushing hospitalizations and patients in intensive care to new highs as Iowa medical centers prepared for an onslaught of patients.

Judge hears arguments from TikTok and content creators who are challenging Montana's ban on app

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — TikTok and Montana faced off in federal court on Thursday in a case filed by the video sharing app and five Montana content creators who want the court to temporarily block the state's ban on the platform before it takes effect Jan. 1.

Max P. Smith

Max P. Smith

Moore’s 22 points leads Montana to eighth straight win

MISSOULA — Malik Moore scored 22 points, making six 3-pointers and the Montana Grizzlies controlled the second half for a 65-58 win over the Weber State Wildcats at Dahlberg Arena Saturday.

Herbert Kretzmer, lyricist of Les Miserables, dead at 95

LONDON (AP) — Herbert Kretzmer, the journalist and lyricist best known for his English-language adaptation of the musical Les Miserables, has died. He was 95.

Whitefish erupts for 21 runs against Browning

BROWNING — Avery Caton had a monster game, hitting an inside the park home run, drove in six and started on the mound as the Whitefish Bulldogs beat the Browning Indians 21-1 in high school baseball on Monday.

Tourneys ahead at WLGC

Cart Path Use in Hot Weather

Records

Judgments and sentencings

Mineral Chamber of Commerce to elect new leadership

The third meeting of the rebooted Mineral County Chamber of Commerce garnered the largest audience yet, which is an indication that people realize the benefits of the organization.

Training helps IFG recruit, retain skilled employees

Programs offer clear pathways for advancement

Idaho Forest Group's training programs are helping attract new employees and show potential career paths. Among them is IFG's registered apprenticeship program. Apprentices gain training and skills and companies can tap into a source of potential employees.

Scheffler, charged with assault after officer dragged near fatal crash, tees off at PGA Championship

Scheffler was released by police and returned to the course at 9:12 a.m. He made his way to the practice area around 9:30 a.m. and was welcomed by fans — one shouted “free Scottie!”

Northwestern knocks off No. 4 Michigan State, 79-65

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Boo Buie scored a career-high 30 points and Northwestern beat Michigan State for the first time in almost a decade, topping the No. 4 Spartans 79-65 on Sunday night.

John Richard Lochmiller

June 7, 1941 – Sept. 24, 2023

John Richard (Rick) Lochmiller, 82, left us quietly to go with the angels. Rick was born in Ainsworth, Nebraska on June 7, 1941, and died on September 24, 2023...

UEFA eases club finance rules for 1 year due to the pandemic

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has eased its rules for monitoring spending by Europe’s top soccer clubs due to financial instability caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Russian forces shell Ukraine's No. 2 city and menace Kyiv

Russia found itself increasingly isolated five days into its invasion