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Seeley-Swan sweeps Superior
Seeley-Swan is usually considered a welcoming place for folks to visit.
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 lakes, rivers and streams.
Home school teams take down Hot Springs
Evidence that home schooling and home school associations are growing in rural Montana were on display in Hot Springs this past week as the Flathead Valley Home School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams swept the Savage Heat and Lady Heat this past Tuesday in Hot Springs.
St. Regis boys improve to 14-0
Running the gauntlet of the old 14C conference was one thing.
Panthers roughed up by visiting Plains
Home sweet home was not so sweet for the Alberton Panthers and Lady Panthers this past week, as a pair of 7B teams rolled into town and left the home teams reeling.
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. 15 to criminal possession with intent to distribute.
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 subsequent appointment of Dr. Stacey Sherwin as interim president.
Thompson Falls splits with St. Ignatius
In boxing parlance, the pair of games this past week between St. Ignatius and Thompson Falls basketball teams was a split decision.
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 violence to medical issues.
Pause on federal funding impacts local services
The Montana Community Action Network (MCAN) represents the 10 Community Action agencies who carry out programs aimed to help Montanans experiencing economic hardships, including the elderly and disabled.
Savage Horsemen wrestlers earn hardware at Buzz Lucy
In what was a smaller-than-average turnout for a normally big wrestling event, the Plains-Hot Springs boys’ wrestlers finished fourth in a five-team field despite bringing a scaled-down number of wrestlers to the Buzz Lucy meet this past weekend in Eureka.
Kvelve's Comments: The big game is here
The day is in sight.
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Measure to increase wolf hunts advances
One bill aiming to create an unlimited wolf hunting quota met its end on the House floor Thursday.
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 proponents say once provided valuable communication with the state Department of Public Health and Human Services.
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.
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 costly litigation.
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 receive through their schools and teachers.
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 perspective of the journey's enslaved man, York.
Superior spelling bee in photos
Superior schools annual spelling bee.
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.
Legals for February, 5 2025
Orthopedic surgeon joins Clark Fork Valley Hospital
Clark Fork Valley Hosptial last month welcomed new orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gregg Schellack.
Troy takes down Noxon in non-conference meeting
For the Troy boys’ and girls’ basketball teams it was a rare sweep this past weekend of an opponent this season, at the expense of the visiting Noxon Red Devils and Lady Devils.
