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St. Regis Travel Center under new ownership
One of Western Montana’s most iconic roadside destinations is entering a new era.
Charlo residents warned about elevated manganese in water
Charlo residents in northwestern Montana have been advised that infants, the elderly and those with liver issues should not drink the town’s tap water after elevated levels of manganese were discovered.
Sanders County Fair Board reopens bids for demo derby
During Monday’s regular Sanders County Fair Commission meeting, commission members voted to reopen, yet again, bidding for the 2025 fair’s demolition derby eve…
Sanders County schools prepare for worst-case scenarios
Emergencies in Sanders County school can take many forms varying in severity and impacting students in different ways – from natural disasters and threats of v…
Stacey Sherwin named interim president at SKC
The Salish Kootenai College (SKC) Board of Directors recently announced the resignation of Interim President Dr. Michael Munson, effective Jan. 13, and the sub…
Plains man pleads not guilty to distributing meth
A Plains man is accused of attempting to distribute drugs in Lake County. Leon Charles Hendry, 55, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson Jan…
New bill promises harsher fines for boaters ignoring efforts to halt spread of invasive species in Montana
State wildlife officials examine over 100,000 boats annually at roadside inspection stations, searching for signs of hitchhiking critters that could harm local…
Orthopedic surgeon joins Clark Fork Valley Hospital
Clark Fork Valley Hosptial last month welcomed new orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gregg Schellack.
Thompson Falls to participate in rural community program
Fourteen Montana communities have been selected to participate in the fifth Reimagining Rural virtual community gathering series.
Spotlight on the Arts: Ava Bouquet
“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they recei…
Superior spelling bee in photos
Superior schools annual spelling bee.
Winter storytelling series continues at Travelers’ Rest State Park
Travelers’ Rest State Park near Lolo will continue its Winter Storytelling Series this Saturday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. with a presentation from Hasan Davis about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, told from the perspectiv…
Tribes, wildlife officials oppose proposed hunting bill for Flathead Indian Reservation
Tribal advocates argued during a Tuesday evening hearing in Helena that a proposed hunting bill could jeopardize tribal-state relations and result in years of …
Tribal leaders call for reinstatement of health department position
In a recent legislative hearing to help shape the state health department’s budget, tribal leaders traveled from across Montana to tell lawmakers they wanted to reinstate a tribal relations manager position that pr…
Measure to increase wolf hunts advances
One bill aiming to create an unlimited wolf hunting quota met its end on the House floor Thursday.
Bill to allow cigar bars in Montana spurs debate
If Montana allows cigar bars, residents and tourists will be able to enjoy a “premium, hand rolled cigar” on their visits, one proponent argued.