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Fall festival and costume parade held in Thompson Falls
Little goblins and ghouls haunted Ainsworth Park in Thompson Falls this past Saturday during the Fall Festival, wh…
Plains school staff tests emergency procedures
Plains School staff members spent last Thursday practicing new emergency procedures.
Grizzly bear euthanized after cattle depredations near Ovando
An adult male grizzly bear was euthanized last week after four livestock conflicts in the upper Blackfoot Valley during the past month, said Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Property tax task force delivers recommendations to Gianforte
Gov. Greg Gianforte on Thursday listened to recommendations for property tax reform presented by members of his appointed task force while offering limited ins…
Montana State University President Waded Cruzado to retire next year
Montana State University President Waded Cruzado announced Monday that the upcoming school year will be her last as the head of the flagship campus in Bozeman.…
Property tax rebate claims now open
Eligible Montana homeowners may now claim a property tax rebate.
Spotlight on the arts: Dominic Nelson
“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…
Hoot-owl restrictions lifted around western Montana
After recent rain and cooler temperatures, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks lifted fishing restrictions on several rivers around the state last week. Water temperatures have cooled enough in some areas to meet the …
Rural transportation program needs drivers for new hub
As many years as the Mineral County Pioneer Council has been in operation, numerous people are unfamiliar with the program.
History tour explores Cedar Creek ghost town
On Saturday, Sept. 7, one of the most popular historical field trips is taking place.
Back porch 'saloon' offers escape to the old West
Plains residents Dan and Pat Johnson were looking for a good way for friends and family to “come over, relax” and forget about everything going on these days.
Three fly free in northern Idaho
The Veltkamps also set a red-tailed hawk free to fly above a rolling hay field that had just been mowed off Voeller Road near Worley, and then drove to Heyburn…
Final preparations made for Sanders County fair
Final preparations for the 2024 Sanders County Fair took place during the August Fair Board meeting.
Hot Springs Savage Heat warming up for season's start
There was a quiet confidence, augmented by an aura of optimism, as the 2024 Hot Springs Savage Heat football team hit the field for its first official practice…
Thompson Falls' cross country squad boasts plenty of youth
There is definitely a youth movement afoot among local high school cross country teams.
St. Regis Tigers happy to return to Montana football
This year’s St. Regis High School homecoming football game will be at home. That seems like common sense, but for the past several years the Tigers have been p…