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How US changes to 'noncompete' agreements and overtime pay could affect workers
NEW YORK (AP) — For millions of American workers, the federal government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits.
Supreme Court weighs whether states can ban abortion, even during some medical emergencies
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court began hearing arguments Wednesday over whether state abortion bans enacted after its ruling overturning Roe v. Wade can extend to medical emergencies.
Tennis: Flathead, Bigfork split; Whitefish sweeps Polson
After a resounding dual win by the boys, Flathead had the tables turned on their Bravettes’ tennis squad by the Bigfork Valkyries Monday at Flathead Valley Community College.
Kalispell Public Schools holds trustee election, asks for levies
School elections are May 7.
Softball: Frenchtown powers past Polson
FRENCHTOWN — Ryan Lucier threw a four-hitter and was one of three Frenchtown players to homer in the Broncs’ 8-5 win over Polson Tuesday in non-conference softball.
Man arrested with loaded weapons receives suspended sentence
In exchange for a guilty plea, prosecutors agreed to amend the felony to a misdemeanor charge of partner or family member assault and recommend a suspended sentence.
First-quarter fundraising numbers shape federal campaigns
Candidates for federal office in Montana have reported their fundraising numbers for the first quarter of 2024, providing a picture of the state of several campaigns ahead of closely watched elections in Montana this year.
Bigfork School District holds trustee election
The election is May 7.
Legals for April, 24 2024
Arbor Day celebration Friday at Lawrence Park
Community members are invited to attend the formal Arbor Day ceremony and tree planting beginning at 9:20 a.m.
Swan River School holds trustee election
The election is May 7.
Roland Otto Cheek, 88
It is with peace in our hearts that we notify friends and community that Roland Cheek’s circle of life is now complete. He passed peacefully in his sleep on April 12, 2024.
Candidates for statehouse talk Medicaid, property tax reform and child care at chamber forum
Lawmakers and political hopefuls made their pitches to Kalispell’s business leaders last week, arguing largely in favor of lowering property taxes, expanding child care opportunities and reauthorizing the state’s Medicaid plan.
Helena Flats School holds trustee election
The election is May 7.
Baseball: Bigfork rallies past Whitefish
EVERGREEN — Ryeln Rodriguez broke a 4-4 tie with an RBI single and Mason Lewis threw seven solid innings as Bigfork beat Whitefish 6-4 in baseball Tuesday at EBS Park.
MSU breaks ground on new nursing education building in Kalispell
Montana State University officials joined community members in Kalispell on Tuesday to break ground on the final of five new nursing education facilities under construction around the state.
Senior Home Safety Day event April 27
My Glacier Village is partnering with Montana-owned and operated Glacier Ace to host a Home Safety Day and free barbecue lunch for community seniors on Saturday, April 27 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at both the Evergreen and Columbia Falls Hardware Store locations.
Valley athletes break Pilcher Top 10 records
MISSOULA — That was a fast track at MCPS Stadium Tuesday for the 24th Pilcher/Western Montana Top 10 meet. And given what some juniors did, it will be fast again in 2025.
Law roundup: Man tries to hitch a ride outta here
A hunched-over man with a walker was allegedly hitchhiking very close to the highway and someone was concerned he “may have escaped from a home.”
Below normal water supply forecasted for Montana after low-snow winter
Montana’s winter is shaping up to have been among the worst for snowpack in 25 years and, combined with current outlooks, has water forecasters warning that streamflow levels this summer could be well below normal across most of the state.
