School district asking for $478,984 high school levy

Local man sentenced for U.S. 93 death

Chesco Richard Blood Man was sentenced in Lake County District Court on Nov. 6 for the U.S. 93 death of Billy James Cody on Oct. 27, 2018.

State auditor investigating alleged Columbia Falls Ponzi scheme

The Montana State Auditor’s Office has frozen the investment accounts of Catherine Ann “Cathy” Finberg for allegedly investing money without proper registration and mishandling more than $1.3 million in a suspected Ponzi scheme. 

FVCC's 'Big Night' drives study-abroad program

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Flathead Valley Community College’s study abroad program, which offers a handful of students the opportunity to spend a semester in Venice, Italy each year.

Made in Montana ideas ensure ACA will work for families

One of my favorite Montana entrepreneurs is Wheat Montana’s Dean Folkvord. I’m not sure whether Dean voted for Barack Obama, but I doubt it. The thing about Dean, though, is he has a sharp pencil and he does what’s best for his business and his customers. That’s how Wheat Montana blazed the trail for value-added business here in the Treasure State.

Hands-on: Students transform empty lot into home

By Ali Bronsdon / Leader Staff

Montanans send their opinions on property taxes

Rep. Mike Jopek, D-Whitefish, is an independent-minded farmer.

Century-old magazine

I was looking for an old jacket pattern and found a July 1915 National Geographic in the box. Covers are torn off, and masking tape holds the pages together, but black-and-white photos and texts are good.

Non profit helps better community

For the last decade, the non profit Greater Polson Community Foundation has helped other local non profits achieve their goals.

Flathead Valley Community College Holds Fall Registration

Forensic findings on frozen burger barn burglary might melt Michel

POLSON – Randall Joe Michel Jr. Jr. crept into a Polson man’s home while he was sleeping and stole three rifles, a large quantity of ammo, computer equipment, cash, pills, liquor, and a variety of backpacks, according to Lake County court records.

Knight places in rodeo nationals

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Not many high school students get the chance to compete on a national stage in their sports.

Local softball player and teammates represent Montana well at Nationals James and teammates represent Montana well at Nationals

By John Heglie / For the Leader

Veteran ranger Moses honored with Harry Yount Award

By CHRIS PETERSON / Hungry Horse News

Century-old magazine

I was looking for an old jacket pattern and found a July 1915 National Geographic in the box. Covers are torn off, and masking tape holds the pages together, but black-and-white photos and texts are good.

Soccer youth brave freezing temperatures for season opener

Wildhorse Youth Soccer Association kicked off the competitive spring soccer season last Saturday in Stevensville. Soccer players from Thompson Falls, Plains, St. Regis, Paradise, and Hot Springs braved 20 mile per hour winds and starting temperatures hovering above freezing in a friendly match against Bozeman and a league match against Libby. Only the under-17 aged team saw early season action as the younger teams don’t start the season until April 14th.

Bluehawks soar past competition

THOMPSON FALLS – The track and field team started the season on the right foot as the Bluehawks boys team took first place at the Ronan Invite.

Bill would increase sentence for felony DUI

The 64th Montana Legislature recently finished its third week of the session. There are 37 freshmen in the House this session. It has been a fast learning curve for them as the pace of bills being heard in committees and on the House floor has been steadily increasing.

Russell D. Giesy

Russell D. Giesy, 90, passed away Oct. 16.

Montanans send their opinions on property taxes

Rep. Mike Jopek, D-Whitefish, is an independent-minded farmer.