Friday, November 15, 2024

ARTICLES BY NICHOLAS LEDDEN

Pre-release committee looks north

The local working committee tasked with siting a Kalispell-area pre-release center on Thursday eliminated possible locations for the project south of downtown, instead deciding to focus their search on areas north of Evergreen.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

N.F. killer denied parole

An Oklahoma man convicted in Flathead County of the brutal 1979 murder of Roy Cooper was denied release from prison Tuesday afternoon in a unanimous decision by the state’s parole board.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

N. Fork murderer up for parole hearing

An Oklahoma man convicted in Flathead County District Court of the brutal 1979 murder of Roy Cooper is scheduled to appear Tuesday before the state Parole Board.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mont. 35 can't be closed to truckers

Further large-truck restrictions on Montana 35 between Bigfork and Polson are unlikely, but officials are taking steps to make the road safer, Montana Department of Transportation Director Jim Lynch said Thursday night.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

County posts outstanding warrants online

With responsibility for more than 2,200 active warrants, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office is trying a new way to track down area residents wanted by the law.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Former fire chief charged with theft of funds

The former chief of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department has been charged with embezzling more than $13,000 from department bank accounts.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Man sentenced to 55 more years for sex crimes

A Bigfork man already facing extensive time in federal prison for sex crimes has been sentenced to an additional 55 years at Montana State Prison for molesting a young girl.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Panel renews search for pre-release center site

The local working committee tasked with finding a site for a Kalispell-area prerelease center met Thursday morning to begin the process of picking a new location for the proposed 40-bed facility.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Testimony ends for man accused of assaulting baby

Testimony in the trial of a Marion man accused of molesting his girlfriend's then 9-month-old son concluded Thursday with witnesses for the defense challenging the state's version of events.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Man sentenced for sex crimes

A Kalispell man already serving a state sentence for sexually abusing a young girl throughout most of her teenage years will be sent to a federal penitentiary following his release from Montana State Prison.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Barkus requests new judge

Yet another judge must be found to preside over court proceedings against state Sen. Greg Barkus, who is charged with three felonies in connection with an August boat crash that injured everyone onboard.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Alleged baby abuser's trial starts today

Jury selection is scheduled to begin this morning in the trial of a Marion man accused of sexually and physically abusing his girlfriend's baby more than a year ago.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Ortley says no hidden agenda his strength

Flathead County Justice of the Peace David M. Ortley's essentially apolitical nature might make him the model applicant for a soon-to-be vacant spot on the Montana Supreme Court.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Man, woman plead not guilty to prostitution

A Columbia Falls woman accused of accepting money in exchange for sex and the Trego man accused of paying her for it have pleaded innocent to prostitution charges.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

BREAKING NEWS Polson judge to hear Barkus case

KALISPELL — A Polson judge will preside over further court proceedings against state Sen. Greg Barkus, who is charged with three felonies in connection with an August boat crash.
LAKE COUNTY LEADER | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

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