Uncharted waters: Griz roll past South Dakota as semi at MSU looms

MISSOULA — Get ready for Brawl II.

Flathead Electric awards grant to DREAM Adaptive Recreation

DREAM Adaptive Recreation is the recent recipient of a $50,000 Flathead Electric Cooperative Community Education Grant to support the creation of a permanent, accessible educational space for DREAM’s future location at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

Mostly lateral, very little hook

MISSOULA — Of all of Michael Wortham’s scintillating plays on a record-setting Saturday, perhaps the best was the hook-and-lateral on third-and-20 late in Montana’s 52-20 FCS quarterfinal win over South Dakota.

PHOTOS: Grizzlies surpass South Dakota, set up rematch with 'Cats

Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 52-22 win over the South Dakota Coyotes in the FCS quarterfinals at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 13.

More rain for Cascades, high winds for Columbia Basin this week

LEAVENWORTH — A second strong winter storm is projected to hit Washington this week, bringing heavy rains back to areas that were hard-hit by rain and flooding last week. Steve Bodnar, meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Spokane, said rain is forecast to start Monday, but won’t last as long.

Mavericks fend off Panthers in close home win

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (3-2) held off the Wenatchee Panthers in a competitive 46-43 win at home Friday. After the hard-fought win, Mavs Head Coach Matt Strophy complimented the Panthers for the challenge they gave Moses Lake. “They work super hard. They made us earn everything we got, and hopefully we did the same to them. I like the energy on both sides, so I'm just glad we came out on top with (Breanna Bischoff) knocking down those two free throws to kind of ice that game. That was really sweet,” Strophy said.

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL New mom feels fortunate for gifts, blessings

As part of the annual Press Christmas for All campaign, we share stories of those who have received help from the program. This is one of them. Through faith and hard work, "Becky" has remained sober for more than two years. She fulfilled probationary terms stemming from drug charges and was working up to 50 hours a week at her two jobs as a physical therapy assistant and at the front desk of a local hotel. In September, she and her partner welcomed a baby into the world. "My achievement is completing inpatient and outpatient therapy, putting my faith in God and the support God has provided me to continue my sobriety and walk," Becky said.

Legals for December, 13 2025

Bobcats topple turnover-prone Jacks 44-28

BOZEMAN — The suddenly top-seeded Montana State Bobcats advanced to the FCS semifinals Friday, and it was a bit of a slugfest that turned on turnovers.

Idaho’s projected budget deficit estimated at $40 million heading into 2026 legislative session

Idaho’s state budget is projected to end the current fiscal year 2026 with a deficit of $40.3 million, according to the last major revenue report that the state is expected to release before the upcoming 2026 legislative session begins in January.

Long-time Montana convict headed to prison

Liestman was accused of damaging a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church...

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL Sober, steady and starting over

In the aftermath of divorce, “Addison” has worked hard to build a better life for herself and her children.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Badger Building Center donation supports construction apprentices

: North Idaho College Workforce Training Center Construction Apprenticeship year four students stand near a shed similar to the one they will build using construction materials valued at $1,896 that were donated by Badger Building Center’ Post Falls branch. (Courtesy photo) North Idaho College Workforce Training Center Construction Apprenticeship year four students stand near a shed similar to one they will build using construction materials valued at $1,896 and  donated by Badger Building Center’ Post Falls branch. Pictured from left: Jerrich Banks, TJ Hilliard, Brennan Blankenship, Nathan Martin and David Gonzalez. (Courtesy photo)

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Jensen posts double-double as Priest River staves off Newport

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Jensen posts double-double as Priest River staves off Newport

Gridlock on insurance needs middle ground

We wished it had not come to this. Lawmakers have long been well aware the COVID-era subsidies were set to expire and the public should have been aware of this, too. As stated, the government subsidies that kept insurance costs low had to end at some point. But to end with no other option could means disaster for many.

Man earns suspended sentence for alleged 2024 attack in Woodland Park

A man accused of strangling another man in Woodland Park last year later earned a suspended sentence in Flathead County District Court.

Cats, Griz capsules: FCS Quarterfinals

When the Lumberjacks have the ball: Former Griz Sam Vidlak is the Southland offensive player of year, and has thrown for 2,447 yards and 21 touchdowns with six interceptions.

Vidlak: Great numbers, vanilla comments

You can say two things about Stephen F. Austin quarterback Sam Vidlak, the former Griz QB turned Southland Conference player of the year: Awesome stats; vanilla quotes.

FVCC honors nursing graduates with pinning ceremony

Flathead Valley Community College’s nursing program will honor its current classes of 12 Associate of Science in Nursing graduates and 10 practical nursing graduates during a traditional pinning ceremony.