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Veto override push on long-debated marijuana money bill falls short
A veto override effort on a much-debated marijuana revenue bill that initially passed the Montana Legislature with…
Lincoln County jury finds Montana Highway Patrol trooper's assailant guilty on all counts
A Lincoln County jury found the Eureka man accused of trying to kill Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson in 2023 guilty on all counts Friday afternoon.
Ranchland conserved near National Bison Range
A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement that limits development on the land to protect its conservation values. John Weaver put the first half o…
Crescent Ridge ramps up for spring produce
From being a fisheries biologist to a commercial farmer, Michael Davidson has enjoyed the journey immensely.
Auction draws bidders and lookers to Superior
At best count, 205 vehicles lined the sides of the Cyr Iron Mountain Road from Quartz Road past the Mineral Country Shooting Sports Associations building about…
Spring break for a cause: Florida woman organizes clothing drive for Superior thrift
Spring break for college students is typically mid to late March. For the most part, it’s the disreputable week of jet-setting to warm weather locations, for y…
Plains student musicians present upbeat concert
Months of hard work and hours of practicing by Plains students cumulated last week in an incredible performance by the choir, junior high band and concert band.
Amateur radio club collaborates to help during emergencies
Each month a group of dedicated Ham radio operators with the Clark Fork Valley Amateur Radio Club meet at Church on the Move in Plains.
Rintz takes posts as Lolo Forest district ranger
The Lolo National Forest has named Curtis Rintz as the new district ranger for the Plains-Thompson Ranger District. Rintz started at the end of February.
Thompson Falls mayor attempts to rein in public comment
Tensions were high during April’s Thompson Falls City Council meeting from the onset.
Mercer applies to fill judicial vacancy for Lake and Sanders counties
Longtime Polson attorney and former state legislator and Speaker of the House John Mercer has applied to fill the remaining office term of former District Cour…
Federal funding targets Mineral, Sanders counties
Approximately $15.9 million from the Secure Rural Schools program will go to Montana’s public schools, roads and other municipal services. Mineral and Sanders counties are flagged to haul in $880,834 and $1,633,233…
Zinke announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Ryan Zinke is inviting high school students in Montana’s 1st Congressional District to participate in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition.
Road resurfacing project planned for Rock Creek Road
The Lolo National Forest will begin a large road improvement project in July on Rock Creek Road, Forest Road 102.
Mineral County man found guilty of incest and sexual assault
A Mineral County man was found guilty Thursday of one count of incest and one count of sexual assault on a minor following a jury trial in Mineral County District Court, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced.