Montana rancher was trafficking, cross-breeding wild bighorn sheep, Justice Department says
A Montana man pleaded guilty March 12 to two felony wildlife crimes – a conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act and substantively violating the Lacey Act – as part of an almost decade-long effort to create giant sheep hybrids with an aim to sell the species to captive hunting facilities.
Plains students organize Super Senior Prom
Plain’s school students outdid themselves on the decorations for the first Super Senior Prom that took place in the gymnasium last Wednesday.
Lolo National Forest Planning
Lolo National Forest Planning
Plains community health fair draws big crowd
Medical professionals and nonprofit organizations filled the Plains School gymnasium Saturday for the first ever Community Health Fair. Sponsored in part by the Clark Fork Enrichment Corporation and the Clark Fork Valley Hospital, the event was attended by several local businesses.
Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1
Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1
Local musicians to perform in 'Lamb of God'
This March marks the sixth annual presentation of "Lamb of God." A sacred work created by composer Rob Gardner, it is accomplished by an all-volunteer, interfaith choir, soloists, orchestra and narrators, with seven musicians from Mineral County.
Longtime Clark Fork Coalition leader retiring
The Clark Fork Coalition is headquartered in Missoula, but their entire mission is dedicated to protecting and restoring the Clark Fork River basin. That includes Mineral County and Sanders County to where the river joins the Flathead River at Paradise.
COLUMN: Caitlin Clark
This is a great American success story playing out in real time.
St. Regis reloads with top golfers
Last year was a good year for the St. Regis High School golf team.
I-90 bridge work resumes at Alberton
Once again people will need to add a smidgen of time traveling into Missoula as the bridge construction around Alberton has fired back up.
Plains track and field stacked with returning athletes
Loaded is not a bad way to be.
Thomson Falls starts track season with firepower
The overall numbers are down for those who came out for Thompson Falls track and field this spring.
Apothecary in Superior offers natural remedies
The healing power of plants and the study of herbal medicine has become more popular in recent years at many people opt for Mother Nature’s pharmaceutical drug store that has been used for thousands of years by civilizations and tribes.
St. Regis sidewalk work begins April 1
St. Regis residents will remember last year that there was discussion of extending the sidewalk for safer travel to the Community Park.
Alberton tracksters have high hopes
Slowly but surely the varsity sports program at Alberton High School, now in it’s second year of existence as a non-co-op team, is producing some quality athletes.
Noxon tracksters put in work as season begins
There’s a new competitor in Noxon these days, a high school baseball team. But the existing spring high school sports program is also still there.
Superior Bobcats feature mix of experience and youth
The theme remains the same for spring sports at Superior High School: a good group of experienced athletes with another year under their belts, and a promising core of underclassmen eager for their chance to shine.
Hot Springs looks to overcome injury bug
There are so many variables to the start of a new sports season, including the dreaded injury bug.
Local deputies honored for response to St. Regis standoff
Law enforcement officers from Mineral and Sanders counties filled the Justice Court room in Thompson Falls last week to honor several officers for their participation in the hostage and officer involved shooting last March in St. Regis.
Montana can't have healthy forests without a healthy timber industry
The recent closures of Pyramid Mountain Lumber and Roseburg Forest Products in Missoula County is a warning for Montana and a symptom of broader challenges threatening the region's forest and wood products sect of which is pivotal for thousands of private sector jobs and crucial for federal efforts to improve forest health, mitigate wildfire risks, and cater to the escalating demand for carbon-friendly wood products.