Plains School District seeks approval for levy

An informational public meeting was held Thursday evening in the Plains school library concerning the school district's proposed $100,000 levy request.

Veto override push on long-debated marijuana money bill falls short

A veto override effort on a much-debated marijuana revenue bill that initially passed the Montana Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support last year has failed, according to poll results released Friday afternoon.

Lincoln County jury finds Montana Highway Patrol trooper's assailant guilty on all counts

A Lincoln County jury found the Eureka man accused of trying to kill Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson in 2023 guilty on all counts Friday afternoon.

Legals for April, 17 2024

Thompson Falls mayor attempts to rein in public comment

Tensions were high during April’s Thompson Falls City Council meeting from the onset.

Mercer applies to fill judicial vacancy for Lake and Sanders counties

Longtime Polson attorney and former state legislator and Speaker of the House John Mercer has applied to fill the remaining office term of former District Court Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher, who resigned from the bench effective April 5.

Federal funding targets Mineral, Sanders counties

Approximately $15.9 million from the Secure Rural Schools program will go to Montana’s public schools, roads and other municipal services. Mineral and Sanders counties are flagged to haul in $880,834 and $1,633,233, respectively.

What is the right to know, and why should you care?

Did you know that you have a constitutional right to know?

Swope leads Lady Bobcats with medal in javelin

The Superior boys and girls track and field teams are emerging as a Class B Montana high school state contender, early results continue to show.

Spring break for a cause: Florida woman organizes clothing drive for Superior thrift

Spring break for college students is typically mid to late March. For the most part, it’s the disreputable week of jet-setting to warm weather locations, for young adults to decompress from their bookwork by engaging in some risky and questionable behavior.

Raymond Leo Middleton, 76

Raymond Leo Middleton, 76

Trotters finish second at Dave Tripp Memorial

There’s a new player in the local track and field game, new contender that is, as evident by the results of this past weekend’s Dave Tripp Memorial Track meet in Polson.

Local teams post solid results at Libby Invite

Bigfork boys and girls pretty much dominated the Libby Invitational track and field meet this past week at Logger Stadium on a blustery Tuesday afternoon.

Lady Hawks take on top softball teams at Missoula tourney

A couple of things are certain about the Thompson Falls softball team.

Noxon-Thompson Falls co-op baseball home opener

This was a scene worthy of an advertisement for America.

Lady Cats tennis back on the court

For tennis fans in Superior and around the area, it was a welcome site indeed.

Trotters softball faces top opponents

It was a tough week for the young Plains Trotters softball team.

St. Regis golfers win Plains Invite

One thing was certain following the 2024 version of the Plains Invitational high school golf tournament this past Friday in Plains: there are some pretty good young golfers in St. Regis and Florence.

Yellow Bay State Park boat ramp to temporarily close

The boat ramp at the Yellow Bay unit of Flathead Lake State Park will be closed for construction April 15-22.

Classical concert planned for Saturday in Superior

For over 33 years, the Piatigorsky Foundation’s commitment to artistic excellence and public outreach has fascinated many avid concert goers as well as curious first timers.