Governor Bullock visits Alberton Preschool

It was only the second day of class in their little lives and the students in the Alberton Preschool had already gotten the attention of Montana’s governor, Steve Bullock. He was visiting 17 schools around the state who had qualified for the STARS Preschool grant, one of which was Alberton. On Aug. 31 he met with the school principal, Kyle Fisher, Superintendent Steve Picard and preschool teacher Sue Dallapiazza to welcome them back to school. He also visited Franklin Elementary School in Missoula earlier that day.

Crock-Pot program helps kids learn to cook at home

Dawn Bauer is helping fight hunger in Mineral County.

Business association moves forward

PLAINS – The Plains Business Association, formerly the Plains Chamber of Commerce, opened up their first meeting of the year with a little brainstorming session.  

School Board discusses developments in academic year

PLAINS – The Plains School Board Trustees met on Monday, September 16 to tend to a variety of different issues, varying from the progress of the school expansion to purchasing new iPads for the first grade class.

Indications are good for upcoming rifle season

THOMPSON FALLS – The Sanders County Commissioners held their quarterly wildlife meeting, which provided them with an update on many of the things FWP is currently working on.

Local athlete named All-State First Baseman

PLAINS – After dedicating his entire summer to baseball – living and breathing the sport, a local Plains athlete now has the title to show that his hard work paid off.

Low turnout continues at candidate forum

Plains High School gym was once again filled with empty seats for another candidate forum on Saturday, which was meant to give the public an opportunity to question the candidates running for county positions.

Lady Cats celebrate their season

After a journey that took them to the divisional tournament, Superior girls basketball coach Jeff Schultz said that overall, he felt they came away with a successful season.

Local agency now state approved

Choices for Change Counseling (Nancy M. Smith) has been certified as a State Approved Agency by DPHHS, Addictive and Mental Disorders Division. Choices has also been designated by the Mineral County Commissioners to receive 100 % of the Mineral County earmarked alcohol tax monies for the provision of chemical dependency treatment and prevention services in accordance with MCA 53-24-206.

Flathead Lake's bighorns moved to Tendoy Mountains

Staff from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and partnering organizations recently released 26 bighorn sheep...

New dog park opens at St. Regis Travel Center

Traveling with pets has become notably popular.

Elk B License holders will have extended season in west-central districts

Low elk harvest during the general hunting season, which ended Sunday, Nov. 28, prompted the seven-week extension in places where elk populations are over objective and elk tend to congregate and cause private land damage over the winter months.

Turner repeats as Spring Mack Days champ

Kalispell angler Kolton Turner is the 2022 Spring Mack Days winner after turning in an 18-day average of 71.61 lake trout entries during the annual fishing event on Flathead Lake, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

Hot Springs tops Superior in conference play

Here's the Superior boys vs Hot Springs write-up, pictures will be coming from Kami sometime this morning.

Fair breaks records…again

An estimated 50,000 people came to the Sanders County Fair over the past week, a record number and up almost 15,000 from last year, according to Fair Manager Mike Hashisaki.

Fire Chief reminds community about fire safety during the holidays

By KATHLEEN WOODFORD

Salary freeze recommended for Mineral County officials as mediation continues

Mineral County officials are in talks to lock down firm dates for mediation in the ongoing salary dispute between the county government and its workers.

Taking the plunge

THOMPSON FALLS-Tens of runners awoke Thursday morning to pit themselves against single digit numbers in a frigid race and polar bear plunge, despite the night before everyone was staying up late and celebrating the coming of 2015.

Noxon takes win

The Noxon Lady Red Devils claimed their first win of the season, Saturday, in their game against the Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat.

Lady Hawks sweep their competition