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New Barkus judge not expected until next week Oct 29, 2009
Barkus, a Kalispell Republican, pleaded not guilty Monday to one count of criminal endangerment and two counts of negligent vehicular assault for an Aug. 27 boat crash on Flathead Lake that injured five people, including U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg. (Montana Standard, MT)
Judge’s office in Eureka broken into and torched Oct 28, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009. Judge s office in Eureka broken into and torched. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Barkus attorney wants new judge in boat crash case Oct 28, 2009
Attorney Todd Glazier of Kalispell has requested the removal of Lake County District Judge Kim Christopher, but court papers filed in the case did not list a reason ... Barkus, a Kalispell Republican, pleaded not guilty Monday to one count of criminal endangerment and two counts of negligent vehicular assault for an Aug. 27 boat crash on Flathead Lake that injured five people, including U.S. Rep. (Montana Standard, MT)
Cabin-site leaseholders don't like Land Board solution Oct 27, 2009
Jim Rice and his wife live in a 100,000 home that they built on their state lease site on Rogers Lake, about 15 miles west of Kalispell. Their current rent is about 4,000; Rice says he expects it may double under the new rent structure. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bulldog harriers cruise at state Oct 25, 2009
Bozeman swept both team events, as the girls set a new state scoring record with a 30, one better than Kalispell Flathead managed in 2001. The top five finishers for the Hawks all finished ninth or better, and Billings West was a distant second with 118. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bulldogs bite Lights, 24-13 Oct 25, 2009
The sophomore from Kalispell utilized the sprint around end to gain significant yardage, including a 3-yard sprint around the left side into the end zone for Western's final touchdown midway through the third quarter. Northern never seemed to get any rhythm going, and even when things went the Lights' way, it wasn't all that good. (Montana Standard, MT)
Butte High ready to run Oct 24, 2009
Another standout Butte runner who has battled with injuries is junior Ethan Shrader, who hurt a quadricep muscle during the 3,200 at last year's state Class AA track meet in Kalispell. That hindered his training during the summer, and consequently his times during the short season. (Montana Standard, MT)
Arraignment of state Sen. Barkus set for Monday Oct 24, 2009
The Kalispell Republican was charged after an August boat crash on Flathead Lake that injured U.S. Rep ... All three district judges in Kalispell recused themselves to avoid any appearance of impropriety. (Montana Standard, MT)
More of this story Oct 22, 2009
Kavanagh, Altenburg pace Wolves at Kalispell meet ... The cross-country boys of Cut Bank High School finished in third place at the final regular season meet in Kalispell ... Junior Nate Kavanagh was Cut Bank's top runner at Kalispell. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Judge accepts Barkus case, sets arraignment Oct 22, 2009
KALISPELL (AP) A Polson judge is taking over the criminal case against state Sen ... Christopher will travel to Kalispell for the arraignment, at which Barkus will enter a plea of guilty or not guilty ... The Kalispell Republican was charged with criminal endangerment and negligent vehicular assault after the August Flathead Lake crash that injured U.S. Rep. (Montana Standard, MT)
Barkus arraignment postponed Oct 21, 2009
Prosecutors say the Kalispell Republican's blood alcohol content registered twice the legal limit. Barkus' attorney has challenged those findings. (Montana Standard, MT)
Montana How They Fared Oct 20, 2009
Helena Capital (8-0) beat Kalispell Glacier 44-19 ... Gr Falls Russell (7-1) beat Kalispell Flathead 35-6 ... Kalispell Glacier (5-3) lost to Helena Cap 44-19. (Montana Standard, MT)
11 seek Supreme Court post Oct 17, 2009
David Ortley of Kalispell ... Besides Suehram, other members of the Judicial Nomination Commission are: District Judge Ted Lympus of Kalispell; Shirley Ball of Nashua; Mona Charles of Kalispell; Monica Paoli of Missoula; Martha Sheehy of Billings; and Paul Tuss of Havre. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bulldogs to meet Bison this week Oct 16, 2009
Great Falls scored first in its 34-7 loss to upstart Kalispell Glacier (5-2), as the Wolfpack shares a four-way tie for third place in the AA ranks ... Great Falls Russell (6-1) travels to Kalispell to play Flathead (1-6) at Legends Stadium, while Senior and Hellgate (1-6) round out the week's action in another pride game. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ogolin is state golf champ Oct 16, 2009
Kalispell Glacier was second at 633 ... State Class AA Golf At Lake Hills Golf Club Par 72 Final Results GIRLS Team scores Bozeman 385-327 712; Great Falls Russell 394-342 736; Billings Senior 394-362 756; Kalispell Glacier 400-363 763; Missoula Hellgate 396-377 773; Billings West 409-368 777; Missoula Big Sky 418-369 787; Billings Skyview 424-368 792; Helena Capital 426-366 792; Butte 454-372 826; Helena 435-399 834; Kalispell Flathead 436-408 844; Great Falls 496-448 944 ... Kalispell Glacier... (Montana Standard, MT)
Normandy earns All State for HHS Oct 15, 2009
The tournament was moved from Kalispell to Whitefish because of snow, then the first day started late do to cold and frost, and play was halted because of darkness late on Monday. Weather continued to be sketchy on Tuesday, so the second round was shortened to just nine holes. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Montana Prep Football Poll Oct 15, 2009
Others receiving votes: Missoula Big Sky 13, Billings Skyview 12, Kalispell Flathead 7. Class A. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Latest MT headlines Oct 15, 2009
Here is the latest Montana news from The Associated Press KALISPELL, Mont ... Greg Barkus of Kalispell is scheduled to be arraigned Oct. 26 on three felony charges stemming from an August boat crash on Flathead Lake that injured five people, including U.S. Rep ... Barkus will appear in a Kalispell courtroom with District Judge Nels Swandel of Livingston presiding via teleconference. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sweet pickings Oct 14, 2009
Tad DeVries pulls students and parents from Fair-Mont-Egan School on the "pumpkin train" through Sweet Pickin's Pumpkin Patch, located off Columbia Falls Stage Road in Kalispell. The DeVries family has maintained a large "U-Pick" field where families can browse and choose their own. (Montana Standard, MT)
State Sen. Barkus to be arraigned Oct. 26 Oct 14, 2009
Barkus will appear in a Kalispell courtroom with District Judge Nels Swandel of Livingston presiding via teleconference. The 62-year-old Kalispell Republican was charged with one count of criminal endangerment and two counts of negligent vehicular assault after he drove his speedboat onto the rocky shoreline at Wayfarers State Park the night of Aug. 27 ... All three district judges in Kalispell recused themselves from the case to avoid any appearance of impropriety. (Montana Standard, MT)
White supremacists demonstrate in Bozeman Oct 14, 2009
They may belong to a group calling itself the Creativity Movement, whose members have declined to release their identities to media outlets in past demonstrations in Billings and Kalispell. Travis McAdam, executive director of the Montana Human Rights Network, told the Bozeman Daily Chronicle that anonymity helps groups like this intimidate a community. (Montana Standard, MT)
Local Attractions Oct 13, 2009
Prep golf State Class AA tournament, Billings; State Class A tournament, Kalispell. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Montana cold breaks records... Oct 12, 2009
Meanwhile, temperatures in parts of western Montana were near zero overnight and record lows were set in Missoula, Kalispell and Butte on Sunday ... Kalispell was just 5 degrees, well below the previous record of 16 degrees set in October of 1987. (The Drudge Report)
Vodka, gin may flow soon Oct 11, 2009
And two other distilleries, Ridge Distillery in Kalispell and Flathead Distillers in Rexford in extreme northwestern Montana, are just beginning to apply for Montana manufacturing licenses. Just as beer micro-breweries went from novelties to thriving businesses, liquor distilling is the next hot thing, Moncure said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Fans clamor for 'Oz' to be ASU QB Oct 9, 2009
Some are traveling from Kalispell and some are making the longer trip from Great Falls ... Osweiler left Kalispell and Flathead High School a semester early to improve his chances of playing quarterback as a true freshman at Arizona State. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Three Blue Pony golfers wait for state Oct 9, 2009
The event, which is slated to take place at Village Greens in Kalispell, will be held on Monday and Tuesday, instead of Saturday and Sunday. But when the Ponies do finally tee it up in Kalispell, they will have three players all with chances to earn Class A All State honors in Kalispell. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Polson man denies shooting father to death Oct 9, 2009
A 21-year-old Polson man accused of shooting his father to death in woods west of Kalispell pleaded not guilty Thursday to deliberate homicide ... Investigators say he fled there after shooting his father, 47-year-old Roger Johnson, on Aug. 30, 2008, in the woods about 45 miles west of Kalispell. (Montana Standard, MT)
Copperheads forfeit football game Oct 9, 2009
The golfers are scheduled to head to Kalispell Sunday morning for a practice round round for Monday and Tuesday's scheduled state tournament. School officials are hopeful things will go back to normal on Monday. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sen. Barkus plans to finish term amid charges Oct 9, 2009
Barkus, whose second Senate term representing the Kalispell district expires at the end of next year, can't run again due to term limits. He was first elected in 2003, and is currently the majority whip. (Montana Standard, MT)
An athlete's choice: HHS's Kinholt plays two Oct 8, 2009
Kinholt will participate in the 2009 Class A state golf tournament Monday and Tuesday in Kalispell. Then rejoin the HHS volleyball team for its match Oct. 23 against Conrad. (Havre Daily News, MT)
UPDATED 2 p.m.: MT Sen. Barkus faces 3 felonies in boat crash (53) Oct 8, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Deer Lodge team wins livestock judging contest Oct 8, 2009
Pictured from left are George Sharbano of Stevensville, Shawna Abell and Kalee McRae of Kalispell and Amber Gill of Deer Lodge ... More than 60 FFA varsity and greenhand members from Kalispell, Ronan, Missoula, Stevensville and Deer Lodge participated in the contest at the Deer Lodge FFA farm ... Kalispell and Missoula were second and third place teams. (Agri-View, WI)
Our readers speak First-person account from Flathead Lake Oct 6, 2009
Terry Brick 544 Cheery Lynn Road Kalispell. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Local / Regional Snapshots Oct 6, 2009
The change was made because of a poor weather forecast for the Kalispell area this week. Rob Johnson fundraiser set Seattle Mariners catcher and Butte Central graduate Rob Johnson is holding a fundraiser for the local Big Brothers/Big Sisters Organization on Oct. 11. (Montana Standard, MT)
Peg Mullen, author of "Unfriendly Fire," dies Oct 5, 2009
Mullen also is survived by her daughters Patricia Hulting, of Des Moines, and Mary DeJana, of Kalispell, Mont. and her grandchildren. (Montana Standard, MT)
Hawks cruise at Butte Invitational Oct 4, 2009
Missoula Sentinel placed third at 121, followed by Kalispell Glacier at 124 ... Helena Capital placed third at 83, followed by Manhattan at 106, Kalispell Glacier at 143 and Butte High at 154 ... Team scores Bozeman 52, Helena High 76, Helena Capital 83, Manhattan 106, Kalispell Glacier 143, Butte High 154, Townsend 211, Livingston 229, Manhattan Christian 287. (Montana Standard, MT)
David Leo MesserAug. 11, 1949 - Sept. 29, 2009 Oct 4, 2009
They lived in the greater Seattle area and Kalispell, Mont. where he worked for 20 years in the private land surveying field. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Bank completes acquisition Oct 4, 2009
KALISPELL (AP) Kalispell-based Glacier Bancorp says it has completed its acquisition of a community bank in northern Wyoming. First National Bank and Trust is based in Powell, Wyo. (Montana Standard, MT)
Agreement to protect land at Foy's Bend Oct 3, 2009
KALISPELL (AP) An agreement has been reached to protect 244 acres of land at Foy's Bend along the lower Flathead River southeast of Kalispell. The 2 million land purchase from the Ingham family was arranged by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, the Conservation Fund and the Flathead Land Trust. (Montana Standard, MT)
Lindeen warns against con artists Oct 3, 2009
In Kalispell and Helena, two frauds each costing consumers more than 1 million have been broken up, she said. "In all, 82 million in fines have been levied against the bad actors," said Lynne Egan, the deputy commissioner for securities. (Havre Daily News, MT)
NoNameOutdoors.com: It's like Facebook for hunters Oct 1, 2009
It's like Facebook for hunters By Michael Jamison of Montana Lee Newspapers KALISPELL You've seen the brag boards in local hook-and-bullet shops, the places where people post photos of the deer they shot, the fish they caught, the elk or moose they bagged ... "Now," said Zachary Pitts, "you can take them anywhere, anytime, anyplace with an Internet connection." From the basement of his in-laws' house in Kalispell, Pitts and two friends have launched what could well be the world's first Facebook... (Montana Standard, MT)
Capital takes aim at record Oct 1, 2009
I the third annual battle for Kalispell bragging rights, the Glacier Wolfpack churned out a 41-7 win over the rebuilding Braves ... Bozeman will take aim at Flathead in Kalispell ... Kalispell Glacier 3 2 160 119. (Montana Standard, MT)
Wyo couple helps bring down Ponzi scheme Sep 30, 2009
Kim and David Flanigan, owners of Flanigans Furniture Outlet in Casper, unwittingly started their mission earlier in the decade when they moved from Casper to Kalispell, Mont. Her mother moved in with them after her husbands death and as she was recovering from surgery. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
When politics, the law and Flathead shoreline collide Sep 26, 2009
The five inhabit Montana's relatively small political world, and the political implications of the crash were soon obvious: Flathead County Attorney Ed See POLITICS, Page A7 Corrigan, a Republican like Barkus and Rehberg, donated 50 to Barkus' 2006 re-election campaign; Corrigan, Flathead County Sheriff Mike Meehan and Kalispell District Judge Ted Lympus all endorsed Barkus in a local newspaper ad just days before the 2006 election ... Although no charges have yet been filed against Barkus,... (Montana Standard, MT)
Maroons mangle Rangers, 44-27 Sep 26, 2009
Kalispell Glacier 41, Kalispell Flathead 7. Laurel 48, Hardin 0. (Montana Standard, MT)
Off-road race results Sep 24, 2009
Branin Peterson, Kalispell, MT 27:34. 3. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
Bulldogs seeking breakthrough Sep 24, 2009
The Spartans have defeated Billings Skyview, Great Falls and Kalispell Flathead. "Sentinel is a hard working, well coached team," observed Butte High head coach Arie Grey. (Montana Standard, MT)
Helena alum playing key role at ASU Sep 23, 2009
HELENA A Montana football player is making a name for himself at Arizona State University, and it's not Brock Osweiler, although the highly touted former Kalispell quarterback is getting some snaps in. The Treasure State athlete who's shining the brightest for the Sun Devils right now is big Matt Hustad. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bankruptcy judge won't allow radio stationg withdrawal of filing Sep 23, 2009
KALISPELL (AP) A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has denied a Kalispell radio station owner's bid to withdraw his Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and instead granted a motion to convert the case to a Chapter 7 liquidation. The ruling by Judge Ralph B. Kirscher came Monday. (Montana Standard, MT)
Tester wants more transparency on border upgrades Sep 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009. (Created: Monday, September 21, 2009 1:02 PM MDT). (Havre Daily News, MT)
Local couple helped blow whistle on $50 million fraud Sep 20, 2009
Kim and David Flanigan, owners of Flanigan's Furniture Outlet in the Sunrise Mall in Casper, unwittingly started their mission earlier in the decade when they moved from Casper to Kalispell, Mont. Her mother moved in with them after her husband's death and as she was recovering from surgery. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Food, household items draw hundreds to giveaway Sep 20, 2009
The Great Gateway Community Giveaway is in its third year in Kalispell, and on Friday for the first time it included more than food. The Montana Food Network supplied the food and United Way collected the household items from member agencies, much of it from overstock that was collected for a year. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bulldogs gearing up for Hawks Sep 18, 2009
Last week, Bozeman lost an overtime heartbreaker to Kalispell Glacier, 41-35. The Hawks are averaging 445 yards of offense per game behind quarterback Tanner Roderick, who has thrown for seven touchdowns and 741 yards in three games. (Montana Standard, MT)
Hunting outlook 2009 Sep 17, 2009
Region 1: Northwest Montana (Libby, Troy, Thompson Falls, Swan Lake, Kalispell) The northwest corner of Montana has seen its elk numbers hold steady or decline slightly, with a 2009 regional average of 15 calves per 100 cows. Hot spots include the lower Clark Fork Valley, Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, the Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge of the Purcell Mountains and the North Fork of the Flathead River. (Montana Standard, MT)
AA grids are shaping up Sep 17, 2009
The tightest game of the week saw upstart Kalispell Glacier (2-1) post a ... Capital will travel to Billings to test Skyview, while Helena High hosts Kalispell Glacier in a key matchup of teams with 2-1 records ... Kalispell Glacier 2 1 106 91. (Montana Standard, MT)
Former Sec. of State Brad Johnson looks at PSC race in 2010 Sep 16, 2009
It includes the cities of Helena, Kalispell and Polson. Toole, a former state senator and human-rights activist, said Tuesday he's planning to run for re-election in 2010. (Montana Standard, MT)
Last Billings Blockbuster store to close Sep 16, 2009
Scott said Bravo has no plans to close its other Montana store in Kalispell. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Man attempts to rob Kalispell casino Sep 15, 2009
KALISPELL (AP) Police say a man tried to rob the Player's Club Casino in Kalispell. A casino employee says an 18- to 20-year-old man walked in the back door around midnight Sunday and demanded cash from the register. (Montana Standard, MT)
Campers recount night of boat crash (37) Sep 15, 2009
Greg Barkus, R-Kalispell, lying on the floor of the boat near the open bow ... Investigators have said they believe Barkus had been drinking on the night of the crash and have subpoenaed Barkus' medical records which would include the lawmaker's blood-alcohol content from Kalispell Regional Medical Center, where all the victims were taken ... (BREAK) When emergency responders got there, "they came in waves," Kay Godowski says sheriff and highway patrol cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and... (Montana Standard, MT)
Montana Snapshots Sep 15, 2009
Gag order issued on boat crash KALISPELL (AP) A Flathead County judge has ordered the county sheriff and county prosecutor to stop talking about the investigation into state Sen. Greg Barkus. (Montana Standard, MT)
Area Snapshots Sep 13, 2009
Payne Financial Group serves clients throughout Montana, Idaho and Washington, with offices in Billings, Boise, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Missoula and Spokane. For more information, visit. (Montana Standard, MT)
Family: Rehberg state director improving Sep 12, 2009
He quickly began speaking, then walking and has been moved out of the Kalispell hospital and into a Missoula rehab clinic. Rod Frost says his son still faces a long recovery, and main issues at the moment are therapy for speech and cognitive abilities. (Montana Standard, MT)
Barkus doesn't recall boat crash Sep 11, 2009
KALISPELL (AP) The state lawmaker piloting the boat that crashed and injured Montana U.S. Rep ... Greg Barkus of Kalispell remains on bed rest at his home because of a broken pelvis and broken ribs that he suffered in the crash on Flathead Lake two weeks ago ... Barkus tells KAJ-TV in Kalispell that he can only remember what happened before the ride, such as eating dinner and picking up Rehberg. (Montana Standard, MT)
Condition of Rehberg state director improving Sep 11, 2009
He is now ready to begin rehabilitation and will be transferred from the Kalispell hospital to a medical center in Missoula, the family said in a statement Thursday. Frost was the most seriously injured in the boat crash. (Montana Standard, MT)
