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Montana Republican senators demand revote for party leadership
Members of the Montana Senate denied a chance to vote for state Republican Party leadership at a June convention a…
1 injured in fire that destroys Plains home
Tragedy struck a Plains family last week with the total loss of their home and all its contents.
Plains softball coach tearfully resigns
During a special Plains School Board session, longtime softball coach Kati Mitchell tearfully resigned as head softball coach.
Road work planned on Main Street in Thompson Falls
The Montana Department of Transportation and its partner Razz Construction Inc. plan to begin repairs in the Thompson Falls-Urban project area this week. This work is part of the project’s warranty period.
Sanders County students take part in 4-H Congress
More than 190 4-H members from across the state visited Montana State University last week for the Montana 4-H Congress, an annual event offering competitive e…
FWP seeks members for Citizen Advisory Committee
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking applicants to fill volunteer positions on the northwest Montana (FWP Region 1) Citizen Advisory Committee.
Blade runners: Lawn mower races return to Thompson Falls
The only particles in the air Saturday were clouds of dust flying off the tires of the crowd-pleasing riding lawn mowers.
Possibility of wildlife-to-human crossover heightens concerns about Chronic Wasting Disease
Each fall, millions of hunters across North America make their way into forests and grasslands to kill deer. During the winter, people chow down on the venison steaks, sausage, and burgers made from the animals.
UM center blazes trail with course about living with fire
With extreme wildfires doubling in the past 20 years, many residents in the Western U.S. have smoldering concerns for their future safety and wellbeing. To hel…
Postal Service abruptly ended negotiations with Alpine Air in Montana
The U.S. Postal Service abruptly stopped air service in Montana this week even after Alpine Air, its air cargo contractor in the state, offered a roughly $3 mi…
Berneking is Grand Marshal, Duncan is Fair Lady
This is really a real honor and a privilege to be the grand marshal,” said Herman Berneking. “They had a lot of people to choose from and I’m humbled they chos…
Stage 2 fire restrictions in place in Mineral County
Rumbles of thunder were an unwelcoming sound throughout Mineral County around 3 a.m. on July 18.
Volunteer group holds back-to-school drive
In just a few short weeks the lazy carefree days of summer will transition into back-to-school preparations. Families buying new clothes and gym shoes, backpacks and binders, pencils and pens. But for some Mineral …
Volunteers take on Heart Lake trail maintenance
One of the more popular hikes in Lolo National Forest follows the South Fork Trout Creek to Heart Lake and then Pearl Lake in a cirque basin.
Clark Fork Trout guide shop has a new owner
Steve and Peggy Temple purchased Clark Fork Trout from Brooks Sanford about 10 years ago. They grew the business into a highly respected fishing guide service …
PHOTOS: Alberton Railroad Days
PHOTOS: Alberton Railroad Days