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In a broken mental health system, a tiny jail cell becomes the institution of last resort
When someone accused of a crime in this small northwestern Montana town needs mental health care, chances are they…
Plains School Board discusses grants, appoints new coaches
The Plains School Board convened a special meeting earlier this month to address an end-of-year requirement as a participating school that receives funding thr…
Plains students join robot battle
Plains eighth graders showcased their critical thinking, problem-solving, engineering design and basic coding skills during the 2024 Robotics competition.
Christmas choir fills Plains with joy
An evening of Christmas music filled the air at Fred Young Park this past Wednesday, thanks to the Plains School Choir and a talented group of alumni.
PHOTO Dance Xplosion performances at the Rex
Dance Xplosion performances at the Rex
Supreme Court largely sides with State in PL 280 ruling
“Justiciable” was the word floating around the Lake County Courthouse last Tuesday as Lake County officials looked for a ray of hope in the otherwise unfavorab…
Document details investigation of discrimination complaints by former Plains officer
A state investigation regarding claims of discrimination and retaliation against a former Plains Police officer were among the documents submitted by local business owner Matthew Jaramillo to the Plains Town Counci…
PHOTOS DeBorgia Christmas tree lighting
The DeBorgia School hosted the annual Christmas tree lighting Thursday with Santa, refreshments, roasting marshmallows, singing Christmas carols, and fellowshi…
Superior music students compete at band and choir festival
Debbie Merrill’s music class at Superior School District has four students that just competed, or will compete, in the University of Montana All-Star Band or A…
Delivery driver rescued after vehicles gets stuck
Last Friday at approximately 9:20 p.m., the Superior Volunteer Fire Department received a request from the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office to assist with locating a stranded motorist up Verde Creek.
PHOTOS Alberton School Christmas Decorating
Sunday afternoon in the Alberton School cafeteria, families were having a wonderful time making and decorating gram cracker houses while enjoying warm beverage…
Dixon bar still making history
In 1812, David Thompson established a trading post near his namesake town of Thompson Falls and began traveling up the Flathead River exploring and trading fur…
Plains man sentenced to five years in prison for gun charge
A Plains man who admitted to a firearms crime after trying to sell a gun with an obliterated serial number was sentenced Dec. 12 to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. At…
Locals shine in Christmas Concert and Sing Along
Last Friday’s annual Community Christmas Concert and Sing Along highlighted the talents of local residents.
Plains Christmas concerts draw a big audience
After weeks of practice, band and choir members with the Plains Junior High and High School music programs performed to over 200 attendees during Tuesday eveni…
Recruiting bull riders to the fair is getting more difficult
The last Sanders County Fair Board meeting for the year included a full agenda starting with updates on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Conve…