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4-Hers show passion and fortitude at Sanders County Fair
With roosters crowing and cattle balling, the agriculture and 4-H/FFA section of the Sanders County Fair was alrea…
Montana health insurers propose double-digit rate increase for 2026
Montanans who purchase individual health insurance through the federal Marketplace could see the cost of their plans spike by double digits in 2026.
Australian hiker stops in Montana during attempt to become first woman to walk length of the Americas
The 2024 Australian Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Lucy Barnard, has set a goal of becoming the first woman to walk the length of the Western Hemisphere, f…
Independent film to be shot in Mineral County this fall
When Tanya Lewis earned her degree in media arts from the University of Montana in 2020, she was ready to dive headfirst into filmmaking.
St. Regis residents not interested in town water system
Nearly 100 concerned residents, including numerous business owners, turned out on July 21 at the St. Regis Community Center for a special public meeting regarding the possibility of a town water system.
Mineral County Fairgrounds come alive this weekend
Get ready for a weekend of music, fun and community spirit as the 2025 Mineral County Fair returns with a packed schedule of events that promise something for …
PHOTO: Saddle club holds play day
The River Valley Saddle Club hosted the Alberton Ridge Runner Saddle Club play day on Saturday at their arena in Lozeau.
Charges filed in Idaho newborn-for-trade case
WALLACE — Two Silver Valley women are facing felony charges after authorities uncovered an agreement involving the custody exchange of a newborn.
Weather poses challenges for cherry growers
The dark red sweet cherries the Flathead is famous for have made their appearance. About a week and a half ago, cherry stands in Polson and along the east shor…
State launches bear relocation dashboard
In an effort to provide more insight to bear management and to keep local landowners and communities aware when black bears or grizzly bears are relocated, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks released a new online bea…
Western Montana counties net PILT funds
Counties in Montana will receive $46.5 million in federal payments this year to cover a lack of property tax revenue coming from federal lands.
Six suspects charged by FWP in Bull Mountains poaching case
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens recently charged six individuals from Montana and Washington state for unlawfully killing several bull elk and mule…
PHOTO Cornhole tourney in Superior
The 6th Annual 54 Cornhole Tournament was held Saturday in Superior on the lawn of Trail West Bank. Fortunately, when it ended, the awards ceremony was held be…
Voices of the valley: Where kids can be kids
It's the summer of 2025; I watch boys ride their bikes past our house on Willis Street to the Clark Fork River.
Land Board votes to authorize state water regulator to protest 18 water rights
The Montana Land Board last week voted 4-1 to authorize Montana’s water right regulator to file protests on 18 privately held water rights that are used to irr…
UM, RMEF launch center to advance hunting and conservation
The University of Montana and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation are excited to announce the recently formed Center for Hunting and Conservation to advance scie…