Novel startup banks on 'smart grid'

Never mind the doom and gloom spouting from economic forecasters these days.

Jobs the key issue for Kalispell house hopefuls

With an unemployment rate of 13.8 percent here, nobody has to tell Flathead County legislative candidates what will be at the top of most voters’ minds in the June 8 primary.

U.S. finally regains jobs lost in recession

West Side TIF may be expanded

An ambitious core area revitalization plan for Kalispell’s run-down railroad corridor is on track to be finalized by year’s end.

US stocks close lower amid jitters over virus outbreak

Banks led a slide in U.S. stocks Tuesday as a virus outbreak in China rattled global markets, prompting investors to shift assets into bonds and defensive sector companies.

Stocks end another whipsaw day solidly higher, led by energy

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing solidly higher after another whipsaw day, giving the market its first gain in three days. Major U.S. indexes rose more than 2% Thursday. Energy stocks led the way higher as the price of crude oil jumped 25%, bouncing further off an 18-year low, after President Donald Trump said he expects Saudi Arabia and Russia to dial down their price war. The rebound in oil, which was welcome news to a struggling U.S. energy sector, offset another dire report on the jobs market. Millions more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as businesses shut down because of the coronavirus outbreak.

US dollar scarcity threatens Bolivia's 'economic miracle'

The scarcity of the greenback, which opposition politicians attribute to the Central Bank running out of hard currency reserves and the government blames on speculation, means that for the first time since 2011, a parallel market for the U.S. dollar has emerged that charges slightly more than the official price.

Montreal Impact acquires striker Mason Toye from Minnesota

MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Impact acquired striker Mason Toye from Minnesota FC on Thursday.

The Latest: No fans at Wake Forest home games in the fall

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

Europe to send modules, astronauts to NASA moon station

BERLIN (AP) — The European Space Agency says it has agreed to provide several modules for NASA's planned outpost around the moon, in return for a chance to send European astronauts to the lunar orbiter.

Spanish league starts without fans; Celta draws at Eibar

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Celta Vigo drew at Eibar 0-0 as the Spanish league started anew on Saturday still without fans in the stands.

Panthers place Burris, Kirkwood on injured reserve

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have placed starting safety Juston Burris and reserve wide receiver Keith Kirkwood on injured reserve, meaning both will miss at least the next three games.

Panthers place Burris, Kirkwood on injured reserve

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have placed starting safety Juston Burris and reserve wide receiver Keith Kirkwood on injured reserve, meaning both will miss at least the next three games.

Tribal Council lifts temporary recreation restrictions

The tribal council ordered the restrictions March 31 as a public safety measure to help minimize exposure and community spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Raptors rookie Davis charged with assaulting woman in NYC

NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto Raptors rookie Terence Davis was arrested in New York on charges of assaulting a woman and criminal mischief, police said Wednesday.

Patriots' Belichick wades into Armenian conflict

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick on Wednesday called on the U.S. government to take action against Turkey and Azerbaijan for “unprovoked and violent attacks against Armenians.”

Patriots' Belichick wades into Armenian conflict

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick on Wednesday called on the U.S. government to take action against Turkey and Azerbaijan for “unprovoked and violent attacks against Armenians.”

County Health Department says there’s evidence of community spread of coronavirus in Flathead

Flathead City-County Health Department has found evidence of community spread of COVID-19 in Flathead County, it said in a release Friday.

Panthers owner establishes Johnson C. Smith scholarships

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers owner David Tepper and his wife Nicole are contributing $250,000 to Johnson C. Smith University students to help them overcome financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Panthers owner establishes Johnson C. Smith scholarships

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers owner David Tepper and his wife Nicole are contributing $250,000 to Johnson C. Smith University students to help them overcome financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.