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Mineral County deputies search for shooting suspect
Mineral County law enforcement officials on Monday were searching for a suspect involved in a shooting in Saltese …
Shooting victim ID'd as Plains native
MILES CITY — The 21-year-old woman who was shot to death Jan. 25 in Custer County has been identified as Shania Raymond, a native of Plains who later moved to …
Plains coach killed in U.S. 93 crash
The town of Plains is mourning the loss of a teacher and coach who was killed in a car wreck Wednesday.
Crews battling spot fires on Hwy 135
Clark Fork Valley Press reporter Erin Jusseaume is on scene on Hwy 135 at approximately MM 6 which is blocked by Montana Highway Patrol as USFS and air attack are working on two spot fires. No further information i…
Lightning sparks new fire between Plains and Thompson Falls
**FIRE UPDATE SANDERS COUNTY**
Area to see unhealthy air quality today
Current Situation and Today’s Forecast
Stage two fire restrictions come into effect Thursday
Sanders County Emergency Services are now moving to stage two fire restrictions for the area. The Sanders County Commissioners has now issued the following.
Lazier Creek Fire UPDATE
There are no new major updates for the Lazier Creek 3 blaze.
Clear Creek Fire burning west of Thompson Falls
Fire crews from the National Forest Service and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) are battling a fire in the Clear Creek Area west of Thompson Falls.
Copper King Fire salvage project decision issued
Plains, MT. – The Lolo National Forest is proceeding with salvage of burned timber on the Copper King Fire after a decision was signed June, 6 by Forest Superv…
Musician Quist wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House
HELENA — Musician and political newcomer Rob Quist on Sunday captured the Democratic nomination for the May 25 special election to fill the state’s only congre…
Flooding Advisory Mineral and Sanders Counties
The National Weather Service office located in Missoula has issued a Flooding Advisory for Mineral County and southern Sanders County. This is in effect until…