Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television and radio highlights for upcoming weekend

New school year resumes as close to normal as possible

Schools are starting the 2021-20 school year at a time when Covid-19 cases are on the rise in Flathead County and the nation grapples with the highly contagious delta variant.

Half of US workers favor employee shot mandate: AP-NORC poll

NEW YORK (AP) — Half of American workers are in favor of vaccine requirements at their workplaces, according to a

100,000 more COVID deaths seen unless US changes its ways

The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1, according to the nation's most closely watched forecasting model. But health experts say that toll could be cut in half if nearly everyone wore a mask in public spaces.

Man gets 6 years in prison in Michigan governor kidnap plot

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A man upset over state-ordered coronavirus restrictions was sentenced to just over six years in prison Wednesday for planning to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a significant break that reflected his quick decision to cooperate and help agents build cases against others.

Legals for August, 27 2021

100,000 more COVID deaths seen unless US changes its ways

The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1, according to the nation's most closely watched forecasting model. But health experts say that toll could be cut in half if nearly everyone wore a mask in public spaces.

Half of US workers favor employee shot mandate: AP-NORC poll

NEW YORK (AP) — Half of American workers are in favor of vaccine requirements at their workplaces, according to a

GAP Insurance for used cars

If you are unfamiliar with GAP insurance now is the time to become familiar with it if you are buying a new or used car soon and financing the purchase.

Flathead Lakers stand tall for conservation at annual meeting

NBA coaching legend and philanthropist Phil Jackson was keynote speaker at the annual meeting in Polson.

Man gets 6 years in prison in Michigan governor kidnap plot

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A man upset over state-ordered coronavirus restrictions was sentenced to just over six years in prison Wednesday for planning to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a significant break that reflected his quick decision to cooperate and help agents build cases against others.

Man gets 6 years in prison in Michigan governor kidnap plot

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A man upset over state-ordered coronavirus restrictions was sentenced to just over six years in prison Wednesday for planning to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a significant break that reflected his quick decision to cooperate and help agents build cases against others.

Hot wheels: Car show attracts classic, modern, crazy cars

SOAP LAKE — Classic cars, antique cars, some really wild vehicles, and modern cars filled the lawn Saturday at the Smokiam RV Resort along state Route 17 for the Hot August Nights car show.

Tip o' the cap to Mr. Tyler

We opposed him, he won — and now taxpayers are winning.

Housing authority pushes forward to provide more workforce housing after apartments open

When the Alpenglow Apartments were ready for potential renters, managers received roughly 500 applications for just 36 units.

Jan Koal, 72

Jan was born April 16, 1949 in Bayshore, N.Y. to Ralph and Karin Koal. At the age of 14 his family moved to Longview, Wash.

Shame put Virginia on course to stronger tenant protections

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — When four people facing eviction arrived at a Virginia Beach courthouse in early August, they never had to stand before a judge, a process that for many can be stressful and humiliating.

Community briefs

Community briefs

Moses Lake School District to part ways with Meek

MOSES LAKE — At a special meeting Tuesday evening, the Moses Lake School Board voted to “sever the employment” of Moses Lake School District Superintendent Josh Meek.

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at age 80

Watts was the final man to join the Stones