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July 31, 2013 9:40 a.m.

Superior Lions Club continues to improve annual rodeo

SUPERIOR - Twenty years ago the Mineral County Fair Board asked the Superior Lions Club if they could help revitalize the rodeo.

July 31, 2013 9:27 a.m.

Stage one fire restrictions begin August 1

On August 1, Stage I fire restrictions will be in effect throughout western Montana.

Survivor helicopter crash
July 27, 2013 6:32 p.m.

Survivor helicopter crash

Emergency responders transport a victim of the helicopter crash near Prospect Creek outside of Thompson Falls. The victim was loaded into a waiting ambulance and transported to the Thompson Falls Airport where they were met by Life Flight out of Missoula.

One dead, one critical and one injured in helicopter crash
July 27, 2013 4:12 p.m.

One dead, one critical and one injured in helicopter crash

THOMPSON FALLS - A Robinson R442 helicopter crashed with a crew of three in the Prospect Creek area on Saturday, July 27 leaving the pilot dead, one in critical condition and one injured.

July 25, 2013 2:05 p.m.

Clark Fork River and all fishing access sites reopened

MINERAL COUNTY - Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reopened today an eight-mile stretch of the Clark Fork River and two Fishing Access Sites (FASs) that were closed last week due to danger from the West Mullan Fire.

July 24, 2013 11:57 a.m.

American Red Cross of Montana mourns the passing of volunteer Janet Kathleen Duffner at age 53

Bozeman, July 21, 2013 —Montana Red Cross lost one of their own on July 15th when Kathy Duffner, a much-valued volunteer, died in a car accident on her way home from a Red Cross shelter in Superior where she and husband John had been working that day.

July 24, 2013 11:55 a.m.

GEAR UP program hosts activities to increase interest in science

Next week, middle school students from some of Montana GEAR UP’s 18 partnering school districts will take part in activities designed to increase their knowledge of, and interest in, science through the avenues of nature, poetry, and art when they attend spectrUM Discovery Area’s Science Camp. Arlee School District will host the faculty and staff who will travel from the Missoula campus to show camp participants how to engineer puppets with moving parts, create robots using a variety of technologies, and explore chemistry through cooking.

July 24, 2013 11:53 a.m.

An update from Rep. Ingraham

I recently received information from the Montana Healthcare Foundation regarding their search for five trustees to oversee the $40.2 million proceeds from the sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana that I wanted to bring to your attention. Montana Code Annotated (MCA) §50-4-720 prevents public officials such as myself and anyone who is an officer, director, or staff member of either Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana or Health Care Service Corporation from serving as trustees. Others, such as yourself, who might have a strong interest in healthcare programs and services in Montana may want to consider such an undertaking.

Arts camp provides creative outlet for youth
July 24, 2013 11:49 a.m.

Arts camp provides creative outlet for youth

HOT SPRINGS- The Hot Springs Artists Society is holding its annual two-week summer arts camp for young people to learn visual and performing arts. The camp is divided into two sections, one for visual arts such as painting and the other for performing arts such as theater.

Alberton celebrates 28th annual Railroad Day
July 24, 2013 11:30 a.m.

Alberton celebrates 28th annual Railroad Day

ALBERTON – The town of Alberton celebrated the 28th annual Railroad Day celebration, a day that celebrates Alberton’s rich railroad past.

Disney the magician
July 24, 2013 11:23 a.m.

Disney the magician

Evan Disney, a magician from Missoula, wowed the crowd with his magic tricks during one of his two performances at Railroad Day.

Richard "Dick" Blanchard
July 24, 2013 9:30 a.m.

Richard "Dick" Blanchard

Richard “Dick” Blanchard

July 24, 2013 8:54 a.m.

Mineral County Community Calendar - July 24

Free Gaelic Lessons

July 18, 2013 2:59 p.m.

West Mullan Fire on the move due to rolling debris

SUPERIOR - The West Mullan Fire is advancing down a hill very close to Superior. "Essentially the fire is rolling down slope, moving down slope," says Missoula Field Office Group Leader Gregg DeNitto. "We are adding a little bit of fire down below it just to basically straighten out the line." 

BOW course
July 17, 2013 1:07 p.m.

BOW course

Sonya Provazink of Missoula learns how to handle the rope during the basic roping course in the morning.

Twentieth annual BOW event hits Plains
July 17, 2013 1:06 p.m.

Twentieth annual BOW event hits Plains

PLAINS – The annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop was held in Plains on Saturday, providing ample opportunity for ladies who were interested in becoming outdoor savvy.

July 17, 2013 1:05 p.m.

Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce takes stock of events

HOT SPRINGS- The Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting took place at Fergie’s Pub on Tuesday to discuss previous and future events in the community. Five members of the committee took turns talking about what worked in the past and what needed to be done concerning upcoming events to increase the likelihood of success.

July 17, 2013 12:20 p.m.

Western Montana Mental Health Center names Phillip Barrett as new director

Superior, MT- Western Montana Mental Health Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Phillip Barrett, MSW, as Director of the Superior office. WMMHC would like to recognize Thomas Hodgetts for serving as office Director for the past eight years, as he will be transitioning to a position in Lake County.

July 8, 2013 2:32 p.m.

Severe storm warning for Sanders & Mineral Counties

The National Weather Service in Missoula has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Sanders & Mineral Counties until 3:15 pm.

July 8, 2013 8:41 a.m.

Mineral County Community Calendar July 3

Free Gaelic Lessons