Newly returned Colorado lawmakers suspend work over protests

DENVER (AP) — Colorado leaders called for calm and unity and the Democratic-led state Legislature suspended its work in anticipation of more protests over the death of a black man in Minneapolis police custody.

Inaugural COV’AIDE Invitational set for June 9

New kind of fundraiser to support local nonprofit CDAIDE

WWII flag stolen from Reno City Hall amid protest returned

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A flag from a World War II battleship stolen from its display Saturday after people broke into Reno City Hall amid protests over the death of George Floyd was anonymously returned Tuesday.

WWII flag stolen from city hall amid Nevada protest returned

RENO, Nev. (AP) — An American flag from a World War II battleship stolen from its display after people broke into the Reno City Hall on Saturday amid protests in Nevada over the death of George Floyd was anonymously returned Tuesday.

Nuts! CDA resident wins humorous speech contest

Laughter is the best medicine

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Michael Tolomeo-Atwood was recently sentenced in Flathead District Court for reportedly head-butting a detention officer in November.

Girls thump Vals in lopsided victory

The Columbia Falls girls soccer team got their first conference win in convincing fashion last week, walloping Bigfork 12-0.

Perez hired as permanent Othello School District superintendent

Interim Othello School District superintendent Pete Perez has been hired as its permanent superintendent, as Othello School Board members unanimously approved a three-year contract for Perez Wednesday.

Martin sentenced to 15 to life for lewd conduct

A local man was sentenced to at least 15 years in prison on Wednesday, Nov. 8, in connection to his conviction in a lewd conduct case.

Apprenticeship program announces new class

MOSES LAKE — Six youths will receive training and eventual industry certification with the help of a program put together in partnership between Genie Industries, AJAC Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships, SkillSource and North Central Education Service District 171.

Lady Griz rout Boise St.

MISSOULA — Maggie Espenmiller-McGraw scored 20 points, four more Montana players reached double figures and the Lady Griz thumped Boise State Wednesday in the Women’s NIT, 92-66 on Robin Selvig Court.

Lumpry sentenced for burglary, criminal mischief

Randall J. Lumpry, 34, of Ronan entered a plea of guilty and was sentenced on charges of felony burglary, misdemeanor criminal mischief, and violating conditions of a conditional release during an appearance Jan. 24 in Polson District Court.

Legals for May, 17 2024

Violin virtuoso Eileen Ivers performs in Whitefish

The Whitefish Theatre Company will present powerhouse musician Eileen Ivers and her four-piece band.

Owen Sowerwine Natural Area permanently protected

The Owen Sowerwine Natural Area is now permanently protected after years of work to conserve it.

Flathead Electric Co-op set to hold trustee election

Potential candidates must be natural persons, members of the co-op, and must maintain primary residence within the district they seek to represent.

Pinehurst Elementary receives free lunch grant

The Kellogg School District recently was awarded a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) grant that will allow all students at Pinehurst Elementary School to receive free breakfast and lunch.

Pinehurst Elementary receives free lunch grant

The Kellogg School District recently was awarded a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) grant that will allow all students at Pinehurst Elementary School to receive free breakfast and lunch.

Mission man admits to striking, killing friend with vehicle

A St. Ignatius man admitted to striking a friend and fellow party attendee with his truck and killing the man. Tommy Van Mahseelah, 20, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District Court Feb. 7 to felony negligent homicide.

Defibrillators for deputies

NW Specialty Hospital, StanCraft donate $17K for AEDs

Automated external defibrillators are used to resuscitate cardiac arrest victims. Kootenai County Sheriff's Office deputies did not have these portable life-saving units in their patrol vehicles — until now.