The rube sits and smiles
After having unloaded all my farm equipment from the railcar that had brought it from my late father’s farm back East and knowing that I had come to the right part of the world when Dude and Shorty, who had helped me unload it looked at the wheels on my hay wagon and pronounced them “high-speed” because they actually had ball bearings instead of old-fashioned babbitt bearings, I felt accepted by my new neighbors.
Karen Scott, 78
Karen Scott, 78, passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 23, 2024. She was born May 5, 1945.
Legals for May, 9 2024
Whitefish Theatre Company presents music and dance by Jesús Muñoz Flamenco
The Whitefish Theatre Company presents the music and movement of Jesús Muñoz Flamenco as the final installment of its 2023-24 music series May 10.
Gianforte, Dayton students initiate Big Arm Archery Range
Governor Greg Gianforte launched the first arrow, followed by a group of Dayton Elementary students last Wednesday during the official opening of the Big Arm Public Archery Range.
Fann homers twice, AA Lakers crush Libby
LIBBY — Hunter Fann hit two homers and drove in six runs, Brysen Herion tripled and homered as the Kalispell AA Lakers pulled away late to beat Class A Libby 19-5 in American Legion baseball.
Law roundup: Construction crews find leftover pizza
A pizza party was reportedly held on a second-floor balcony of an apartment building under construction when crews found food, blankets and garbage.
Spring Mack Days nears conclusion with 32,000 fish
With only one weekend left in the 2024 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake, anglers have entered 32,683 lake trout since the contest began March 14. The 2019 spring event holds the record fish count at 40,357.
Wolfpack Theatre takes flight with ‘Tinkerbell’
J. M. Barrie's famed pixie takes center stage in the Wolfpack Theatre Company’s presentation of “Tinkerbell,” offering a fresh perspective on the delightful tale of “Peter Pan.”
Glacier High School senior directs ‘One Stoplight Town,’ an uplifting drama about change
Step into the heart of Americana with Wolfpack Theatre Company’s uplifting production of "One Stoplight Town," May 15 and 16.
The Rappin’ Cowboy, Chris Sand, to perform from children’s album, “Magic Beans”
North Valley Music School celebrates Mother’s Day weekend with Missoula musician Chris Sand performing from his album, “Magic Beans: 16 Song for Sprouting Children and Other Human Beans!” May 11.
UM teaching graduate jumps aboard AI education train
A native of Kalispell and 2020 graduate of Glacier High School, Simon Hill complemented his UM major with a teacher preparation concentration in broad-field science and a certification in secondary education.
He's made his name
Carson Krack gives Whitefish another multi-even standout
The comparisons between Carson Krack and a certain predecessor in the Whitefish High School track and field program are easy to see.
Schweyen, UM settle for $350,000
The University of Montana and former Lady Griz basketball coach Shannon Schweyen have reached a $350,000 settlement stemming from the end of her tenure at UM, 406mtsports.com reported Wednesday.
Whitefish edges Bigfork 6-5 in baseball
WHITEFISH — Brady Howke’s RBI grounder in the fourth inning scored Chris Schwaderer with the go-ahead run, and Whitefish held off Bigfork 6-5 in high school baseball Wednesday.
FVCC graduates ready for the future
On May 10, Flathead Valley Community College will celebrate and honor the class of 2024 at our 56th commencement.
Letters to the editor May 9
Letters to the editor May 9
Flathead Valley Youth Symphony accepting auditions
North Valley Music School is accepting auditions from students wishing to join the Flathead Valley Youth Symphony in the fall.
School election results: Kila, Smith Valley bonds rejected
Voter turnout was high and votes were close in multiple school elections Tuesday.
Big Mountain Road pavement preservation project resumes
The Montana Department of Transportation, in partnership with Knife River, is expected to resume construction on Big Mountain Road north of Whitefish, beginning in early June. This year, work will occur between Smith Road and Glades Drive and include pavement overlay activities and additional digouts for sections of the road that are in need of repair.
