Lazier Creek Fire UPDATE

There are no new major updates for the Lazier Creek 3 blaze.

'Through with Chew Week' brings awareness to the harmful effects of smokeless tobacco

“Through with Chew Week” is February 14-20 and health officials, dentists, and physicians use the week to call attention to the use of smokeless tobacco.

Rollover on Highway 28

PLAINS – A GMC Jimmy rolled over on Highway 28 at mile marker 3 on Friday morning. The driver, who is unknown at this time, suffered no injuries.

Locals earn All-State volleyball honors

The votes are in and the outcomes are mostly what was expected.

Thompson Falls wrestler Hannum medals at state

It was probably the best match of the state wrestling tournament last weekend in Billings.

Local wrestlers bring home hardware from state

It was probably the best match of the state wrestling tournament last weekend in Billings.

Thompson Falls sweeps county rival Plains

It would be an understatement to say Thompson Falls boys and girls had a good night in their rivalry games against Plains this past Friday night in Thompson Falls.

Blue Hawks looks to get 'stronger and faster'

If effort coupled with condition and desire are key building blocks of a football team, Thompson Falls appears to be, no pun intended, good shape.

Wild Horse Rendezvous celebrates mountain man culture

Montana’s Largest Flea Market is in the middle of Mineral County and the Wild Horse Rendezvous at the far eastern tip of the county every Memorial Day weekend — rain or shine. They both have become legendary events to start the summer.

Legals for June, 28 2023

St. Regis celebrate Memorial Day

St. Regis celebrate Memorial Day

Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show Superior

Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show Superior

Trapper education work group to meet in Polson on Feb. 23

The group responsible for developing Montana’s new trapper education program is meeting Wednesday, Feb. 23 in Polson.

Flathead County moves to stage 2 fire restrictions Saturday

Flathead and Sanders counties will move to stage 2 fire restrictions beginning Saturday, Aug. 5.

Mineral County 4-H defeats Indiana Sharpshooters

Department of Transportation seeks comment

HERON- The Montana Department of Transportation would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal regarding the replacement of an existing grade crossing signal system with new electronics and hardware including the addition of gates; as well as, the installation of new improved crossing surface material, on Heron Road west of Heron in Sanders County.

Friends of Scotchman Peaks scholarship essay competition announced

SANDERS COUNTY - Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness annually offers scholarships to a graduating senior from each high school in Thompson Falls, Plains, Noxon, Troy and Libby, Montana; as well as Clark Fork, Sandpoint and the Lake Pend Oreille Alternative High School in Idaho.

Blade Jacobson of Thompson Falls to be recognized at UNL Honors Convocation

LINCOLN, NE - Blade Andrew Jacobson of Thompson Falls will be among University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduate students honored in conjunction with UNL’s All-University Honors Convocation April 13.

Grants offered by MCCF and Old Schoolhouse Rock

Grants of up to $500 will be offered to community organizations located and serving Mineral County. Applicants do not necessarily need to be officially recognized as non-profits, but must demonstrate that their focus is on a charitable service to the people and communities of Mineral County.

Plains celebrates Independence Day

Plains celebrated the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4,1776 with a full day of activities for all ages.