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Stacey Sherwin named interim president at SKC
February 5, 2025 midnight

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.

Golf tourney to benefit hospital foundation
August 28, 2024 midnight

Golf tourney to benefit hospital foundation

The Mineral County Medical Foundation is the fundraising arm for Mineral Community Hospital. The foundation has its own volunteer board of directors (and are looking for more currently) while they work in step with the hospital board of directors and CEO.

Orthopedic surgeon joins Clark Fork Valley Hospital
February 5, 2025 midnight

Orthopedic surgeon joins Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Clark Fork Valley Hosptial last month welcomed new orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gregg Schellack.

February 5, 2025 midnight

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.

Plains School Board renews superintendent contract
April 2, 2025 midnight

Plains School Board renews superintendent contract

The Plains School Board met on March 24 to address a single agenda item — one that had been quickly tabled from an earlier meeting.

Program explores youth in the digital age
August 7, 2024 midnight

Program explores youth in the digital age

Do you ever wonder if all that time on the tablet is harmful to your 8-year-old? Or has your pre-teen become withdrawn and depressed since joining the land of social media? What about constant struggles with your highschooler in simply getting them to engage in a meaningful face-to-face conversation?

July 2, 2025 midnight

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls

Dentist provides free screenings for students
March 12, 2025 midnight

Dentist provides free screenings for students

On Thursday, Dr. Blake Sherwood, owner of MTWest Dentist, partnered with Sealants for Smiles to conduct dental screenings for over 60 Plains Elementary School students.

June 4, 2025 midnight

Mineral County Sheriff's Office report

Mineral County Sheriff's Office report

May 28, 2025 midnight

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls May 11-17

Mineral County Sheriff's Office calls May 11-17

April 30, 2025 midnight

Meetings will focus on comingling of wild and domestic sheep

A series of free, public meetings will be held in Montana communities in April and May to discuss the Wild and Domestic Sheep Comingling Project.

July 24, 2024 midnight

COLUMN: Dream Team

One of the sports highlights of my younger days was watching the USA Olympic basketball team take to the court and beat the best of the rest of the world with our top college players.

Sale of asbestos clinic's assets on hold
July 2, 2025 midnight

Sale of asbestos clinic's assets on hold

While many wait on U.S. District Court Judge Dana Christensen’s rulings on Libby’s shuttered asbestos clinic, new court filings indicate the July 2 sheriff’s sale will be put on hold.

1 injured in fire that destroys Plains home
July 31, 2024 midnight

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 superintendent contract focus of public comments
January 29, 2025 midnight

Plains superintendent contract focus of public comments

The January Plains School Board meeting drew a large crowd, with attendees expecting a discussion about Superintendent Kathleen Walsh's contract and performance.

Sanders County schools prepare for worst-case scenarios
February 5, 2025 midnight

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.

Plains softball coach tearfully resigns
July 31, 2024 midnight

Plains softball coach tearfully resigns

During a special Plains School Board session, longtime softball coach Kati Mitchell tearfully resigned as head softball coach.

Local artist returns home for benefit concert
February 19, 2025 midnight

Local artist returns home for benefit concert

The Clark Fork Valley Hospital Foundation will host the Tanner Laws Band at The Rex Theater for a benefit concert on March 29. The concert will feature country music artist Tanner Laws, Thompson Falls native, along with his band of three other talented musicians.

UM earns national No. 1 ‘Military Friendly’ rank
May 14, 2025 midnight

UM earns national No. 1 ‘Military Friendly’ rank

A national organization recently named the University of Montana the No. 1 “Military Friendly” college in the United States. The ranking is for top “tier-1 research institutions.”

February 5, 2025 midnight

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.