Gianforte signs bill banning state agencies from analyzing climate impacts

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed into law a bill that bars the state from considering climate impacts in its analysis of large projects such as coal mines and power plants.

New subdivisions, city well and decay ordinance top council agenda

September’s Plains Town Council meeting convened Tuesday evening with a full agenda, covering items from new subdivisions to the controversial decay ordinance.

Charlo nips Lady Hawks in volleyball thriller

If you don’t like fast-paced action and loud auditoriums, the gym at Thompson Falls High School would not have been a good place to be Saturday afternoon.

Trotters stay hot with volleyball win over T-Falls

Cue the ominous “Jaws” sound bite that was played when a shark was about to attack.

Water loss, tourism and a new Christmas tree among agenda items at busy council meeting

The October Plains Council meeting was well attended with several important issues being considered.

Superior students help spread Christmas joy

The Christmas Basket program has been organized as a group effort by several different organizations over the years.

Superior snares wins over Alberton, Noxon

It was a double-double in basketball this weekend for the Superior Bobcats and Lady Bobcats.

Superior Bobcats stay undefeated

There are routs, and then there are ROUTS.

Legals for July, 12 2023

Reinstalled sign draws visitors to Paradise Legion club

Like the phoenix rising from the ashes in literary lore, a piece of Paradise has returned to its perch, symbolically and literally rising from the ashes of past tragedy.

Plains baseball outlasts Mission for first win

No doubt this was the result new coach Richard Powers was looking for from his new team.

Wildland firefighters train for upcoming season

Wildland firefighters train for upcoming season

Plains considers lease of railroad property

The March’s Plains Council meeting was standing-room only to address the many agenda items.

Valier upends Noxon in playoffs

In the days of late summer, hope springs eternal on football fields everywhere in this land.

Red Devils snag win at West Yellowstone

When a couple of six-man Montana High School football teams get together with similar records and an early conference lead, you can probably count on a track meet to break out.

Thompson Days mixes history with fun

When all was said and done and the last musical notes played Saturday night, David Thompson Days: A Community Rendezvous was deemed a success by people who were involved. Organizers hope it will grow and expand in years to come.

New Lookout chair lift system debuts

The lines cut into the north slope of Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area Wednesday morning were among the first ever made on that part of the mountain.

Plains 4-H club shooters get ready for tournament

Members of the Southside Sparks 4-H are setting their sights and taking aim at two upcoming shooting tournaments.

Eighth-grader takes Paradise Spelling Bee

Eighth-grader Sarah Necessary correctly spelled "deduce" to win the Paradise School Spelling Bee Friday in the school gym. Angel Crawford of the seventh grade took second with Shailyne Ames and Shaira Caldwell of the fifth grade taking third and fourth, respectively. The four girls will represent Paradise in the Sanders County Spelling Bee in Thompson Falls March 3.

Silhouettes illustrate victims of domestic violence

"Love should not hurt; love should heal," said Marsha Walton of the Sanders County Coalition For Families, who was coordinating this year's "Love Without Fear Week" and the "Montana Silent Witness" program.