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Icy roads, snow cause wrecks on I-90
December 19, 2018 4 a.m.

Icy roads, snow cause wrecks on I-90

Severe winter weather hit the region last week causing several mishaps, especially on the west end of Mineral County on Interstate 90. There were reports of snow and ice from Haugan to Lookout Pass on Monday, Dec 10 in the evening hours. Around the region, Noxon, Thompson Falls and Superior were included in the winter weather advisory, as well as several other passes, including Marias Pass, which was under a blizzard warning with 80 mph winds and several inches of snow.

Truck accidents continue to hit I-90
March 7, 2017 12:33 p.m.

Truck accidents continue to hit I-90

The Montana Highway Patrol reported 34 incidents between Feb. 26 and Mar.5, as snow and icy conditions continue to sweep down Interstate 90 in Mineral County. Several incidents occurred Sunday, Feb. 26, and Saturday, Mar. 4 where higher elevations were hit with heavy snow fall. Especially hazardous conditions were reported on Lookout Pass.

10 minute skits hit the stage in Alberton
March 8, 2016 8:48 p.m.

10 minute skits hit the stage in Alberton

The Alberton PEAK Foundation hosted an evening of 10-minutes skits for the community on Feb. 27 at Alberton School. Skits ranged from fairy tales to Carol Burnett. From left to right: Suji Bay, Marshall Bean, Silas Acker and Cy Bay are seated at the table in a rendition of “Alice in Wonderland.” (Photo by Matthew J. Sibert

August 28, 2013 1:54 p.m.

Lightning ignites fire north of Tarkio

As of publication on Tuesday, the Nemote Fire - located near Tarkio - has burned between 20-25 acres. The fire started Sunday night after a series of lighting storms hit western Montana.

May 18, 2022 midnight

Riverdogs hit rough patch after blazing start

As every bird hunter knows, there may be brief stretches each year where the river is too high and the dogs would not do well in the current.

Trotters hot streak ends at tough divisional tourney
May 24, 2023 midnight

Trotters hot streak ends at tough divisional tourney

They began the year struggling, then caught fire toward the end, winning eight of fourteen games in the last month of the 2023 Montana high school softball season.

Trotters keep their season alive with win
November 6, 2013 11:52 a.m.

Trotters keep their season alive with win

PLAINS –The Plains Trotters won the play in game Saturday to secure a spot in Florence for divisionals.

Derby winner has lady luck on his side
September 9, 2009 midnight

Derby winner has lady luck on his side

Matt Unrau

Local teams hit the Superior Hoop Shoot target
April 10, 2018 6:24 a.m.

Local teams hit the Superior Hoop Shoot target

Elementary students from all over the are descended on Superior last weekend to participate in the Superior Hoop Shoot. There were 31 teams made up of boys and girls from grades five through eight who met up on the courts in the high school and elementary school gyms to shoot-it- out. Teams were grades 3/4; 5/6; and 7/8.

April 10, 2024 midnight

Lady Hawks softball improves to 4-0

Thompson Falls pitching struck out 14 Sandpoint, Idaho batters this past Friday, giving the Lady Hawks a sweep of their two-game road trip and keeping their season record unblemished.

Plains Trotters carry momentum into tournament
May 17, 2023 midnight

Plains Trotters carry momentum into tournament

Don’t look now, but the Plains Trotters may be breaking into a gallop.

Hard-hitting Harlowton sisters put on volleyball camp for Hot Springs
June 18, 2008 midnight

Hard-hitting Harlowton sisters put on volleyball camp for Hot Springs

After going 20-5 last season and earning their first trip to the state championship, the Savage Heat volleyball team isn’t resting on their laurels. With the season still months away, most of the team spent last week in the gym taking part in a volleyball camp.

Lady Hawks, Trotters meet on field
April 9, 2014 1:16 p.m.

Lady Hawks, Trotters meet on field

PLAINS – The girls wore shades under their helmets in preparation for the sunny day out in the field. The light breeze carried the smell of hotdogs roasting next to the concession stand. The crowd grew quiet as the first batter stepped up to the plate while her teammates cheered her on.

April 28, 2010 2:25 p.m.

Ladyhawks dominate higher class

For the third consecutive week, the Thompson Falls' softball team wrapped up an undefeated week of play, but this past week was perhaps the most impressive so far.

April 14, 2011 2:13 p.m.

Trotters and Lady Hawks get first win

By Mike Miller

October 9, 2013 10:48 a.m.

Coach hopes to motivate players with tough love

HOT SPRINGS - The Lady Savage Heat split their two matches last week with a loss to St. Regis in four sets, but came out on top against Two Eagle River in straight sets.

Noxon-Thompson Falls baseball co-op posts 13-2 win over Troy
April 24, 2024 midnight

Noxon-Thompson Falls baseball co-op posts 13-2 win over Troy

Move over win column number, you’ve got company.

Plains-Paradise players perform Peter Pan
April 17, 2013 1:58 p.m.

Plains-Paradise players perform Peter Pan

PARADISE – The Plains-Paradise players hit the stage with enthusiasm as the children of Dixon Elementary School filled the Paradise school gym on Thursday at 1 p.m.

Trotters softball looks ahead to Eureka
April 15, 2010 12:19 p.m.

Trotters softball looks ahead to Eureka

It was a tough road last week for the Trotters softball team as they traveled west to Thompson Falls to take on one of the best pitchers in the state, Ladyhawk Kyla Molzhon.

March 21, 2022 7 a.m.

Man dies in crash near Hot Springs

Speed and alcohol are suspected factors in a fatal single-vehicle crash near Hot Springs early Monday morning.