Commissioners hear update on West Mullan Fire area

Tribes to hold surplus bison auction

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be conducting a capture event in October at the CSKT Bison Range to pull surplus bison as a means to keep genetic diversity high and capacity within Bison Range long-term goal for the remaining herd.

County officials working to update floodplain policy

Callers will soon need to dial 406 for all communication

The Montana Public Service Commission staff said that everyone should start using the 406-area code for all Montana calls starting April 24, 2021. Beginning Oct. 24, 2021, Montana calls without the 406-area code will not be connected.

Sanders County health, school officials hope to curb COVID-19

An upward surge in COVID-19 cases in Sanders County has school officials and local healthcare providers...

Wolf count in Region 2 is up, but mostly stable

Following Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks 2017 Annual Report release this spring, officials estimate 633 gray wolves reside in Montana, more than the previous five years.

Huckleberry girls shine at Miss Huckleberry pageant

Not every 14-year-old can win a pageant, much less organize one.

Revett provides update on Rock Creek and Troy Mine

Rock Creek Permitting

Battle over Cyr Road closure continues

Diane Magone has continued to pound the drum at a steady pace regarding the nearly 6-year-old closure of the Cyr Iron Mountain Road. During the January Mineral County Resource Coalition meeting, she once again was on the agenda to keep the coalition members up to date on what is happening with its public access.

Detention Center's future remains a mystery

Mineral County officials met once again on Friday, April 26 to discuss the the Mineral County Detention Center’s fate — following its closure in February due to a detention officer shortage. The jail’s future remains a mystery; however, officials are getting closer to a decision, which could mean finally having the ability to hire the minimum number of officers. Other alternatives include using the jail as overflow for Lake County inmates or leasing the facility to Community, Counseling and Correctional Services, Incorporated (CCCS), a private, non-profit jail corporation. Staffing officers for the 28-bed jail is the county’s ideal option to reopen the facility but finding eligible applicants and retaining them is a problem. There are currently four eligible applicants to begin the hiring process, however they have not gone through a background check or an interview. The detention center also doesn’t have a supervisor at this time. “I don’t want to start hiring people if we don’t have supervisor,” County Commissioner Laurie Johnston said. “But you can’t open a jail without detention officers.” Officials discussed starting the initial process, meaning they could interview potential officers but couldn’t guarantee them a job. “I don’t want to put somebody in there dealing with inmates if they don’t know what they’re doing”, said Johnston. County Attorney Ellen Donohue suggested waiting to hire a supervisor, but potential detention officers won’t have a job until there’s a supervisor. “It’s a ripple effect,” Donohue said. If the county finds their five minimum detention officers, the budget becomes an increasing issue because Missoula detention officers would need to train new officers. “I don’t have it in my budget,” Sheriff Mike Boone said. “Their detention officers are making $36 an hour.”

Legals for February, 8 2023

Legals for February, 15 2023

United Methodist Church plans another 'fixer upper'

The story of the United Methodist Church in Superior began in the fall of 1913.

Superior Fire department warns about heating dangers

Heating season is here and the Superior Volunteer Fire Department wants you to have a safe winter. Regardless of the heating fuel you use, there are some simple safety precautions you should take. It is essential that you have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. If you haven’t done so recently, make sure you replace the batteries and test the alarms. These devices save lives.

Legals for May, 11 2022

Horsemen tracksters excel at Seeley-Swan

Plains head boys, girls track coach Denise Montgomery continues to place an emphasis on her team performers reaching their personal best.

Plains track does well at Dave Tripp in Polson

The Plains track team entered the 2017 Dave Tripp Memorial track meet Thursday at Polson High School at less than full strength.

Legals for August, 2 2023

Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1

Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1

Legals for May, 22 2024