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New town sign for Plains
October 29, 2019 9:21 p.m.

New town sign for Plains

As many locals may have noticed, the old sign that stood at the western entrance of Plains has been revitalized.

Reformed vaping addict warns students about dangers
October 5, 2019 5:51 p.m.

Reformed vaping addict warns students about dangers

Thursday afternoon, he students of Plains High School gathered in the gymnasium for a presentation on the harms of E-cigarettes and vaping.

October 5, 2019 5:50 p.m.

Rural schools threatened by dwindling numbers

Like rural school administrators across Montana, Terry Public Schools Superintendent Joe Krause keeps a close eye on his enrollment numbers.

Two equals one for St. Regis, Mullan football teams
September 25, 2019 12:19 p.m.

Two equals one for St. Regis, Mullan football teams

Among the tall pines and towering mountains along the border between Northwest Montana and Northeast Idaho two equals one.

Sheriff's Office seeks help in finding missing woman
September 11, 2019 11:55 a.m.

Sheriff's Office seeks help in finding missing woman

The Sanders County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman.

Sheriff’s Office seeks help in finding missing woman
September 11, 2019 midnight

Sheriff’s Office seeks help in finding missing woman

The Sanders County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing woman.

Project Ascent youth camp provides adventures high in the mountains near Thompson Falls
August 10, 2019 8:03 p.m.

Project Ascent youth camp provides adventures high in the mountains near Thompson Falls

There are many ways for locals to get into nature; however, in today’s world it can be hard for youth to find the doorway into the wild in a safe manner.

Lolo National Forest declares very high fire danger
August 7, 2019 12:55 p.m.

Lolo National Forest declares very high fire danger

The Lolo National Forest has declared very high fire danger following dry weather.

Gusty winds on Sunday force ground and air resources to pull back from Beeskove fire
July 31, 2019 1:03 p.m.

Gusty winds on Sunday force ground and air resources to pull back from Beeskove fire

Sunday’s predicted weather materialized with sustained winds of more than 30 miles per hour and air resources battling the Beeskove fire were grounded due to the gusty winds for several hours and crews and aircraft were pulled from the fire line for safety.

Veterans accept new mission: Riverboarding Alberton Gorge
July 24, 2019 11:23 a.m.

Veterans accept new mission: Riverboarding Alberton Gorge

After serving in the U.S. Army for more than 20 years with four deployments, Louis Matteau is nervous as he suits up to riverboard down the Alberton Gorge, a river with class III rapids.

Construction on new skatepark in Alberton to begin in early July
July 10, 2019 12:50 p.m.

Construction on new skatepark in Alberton to begin in early July

Alberton kids and adults will be able to skateboard in the Hank Roat Memorial Park at the end of the summer once a custom designed skatepark is built.

Cedar Creek road relocation almost complete
June 26, 2019 12:26 p.m.

Cedar Creek road relocation almost complete

Before a railroad was built next to Cedar Creek, the 20-mile stream meandered through the forest and served as prime habitat for the bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout, the creek's native species.

A 70-mile parade of heroes supporting Special Olympics
May 15, 2019 12:24 a.m.

A 70-mile parade of heroes supporting Special Olympics

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Some are heroes for what they have done to overcome difficulty. Others for being willing to take on difficulty to help or support someone else. All were on display at the Sanders County 2019 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, helping to raise funds, awareness and excitement for the county’s qualifying athletes to compete next week in the Special Olympics State Games in Great Falls.

Plains High School senior Paulsen wins Duck Stamp competition
April 3, 2019 2:54 p.m.

Plains High School senior Paulsen wins Duck Stamp competition

Malachi Paulsen certainly has an “eye for art.” When he picks up a graphite, color or charcoal pencil, it seems like magical things happen.

Skatepark and more planned for Alberton
March 27, 2019 7:24 p.m.

Skatepark and more planned for Alberton

Ever since 2016, members of the PEAK Foundation in Alberton have dreamt of renovating the town park. Now, their dream will come true with an official ground breaking in early June. Armed with a $10,000 grant from the Tony Hawk Foundation, the money can be added to the pot to fund the project. Once they reach $150,000, Montana State Parks will match that amount dollar-for-dollar to complete the $300,000 renovation.

Mission Valley All-Stars rock the court; Light overshadows Dark
March 27, 2019 7:21 p.m.

Mission Valley All-Stars rock the court; Light overshadows Dark

At the Ronan Events Center this past Thursday, area basketball players put an exclamation point on their hoops season with a pair of evenly matched Mission Valley All-Star Games.

Excitement builds as annual quilt show approaches
March 27, 2019 7:19 p.m.

Excitement builds as annual quilt show approaches

One of the premiere art events of the year, the 2019 Flat-Iron Quilting Guild Annual Quilt Show, is Saturday, April 13, in the Thompson Falls High School gymnasium. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.

Mountain lion spotted in Superior
March 14, 2019 9:20 p.m.

Mountain lion spotted in Superior

There have been numerous reports of a mountain lion in Superior over the past few weeks. It has been seen at night near Eva Horning Park. the high school and in the area of 4th Avenue. The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office and the local game warden had been notified. However, the warden, Alex Mattson, said he had only received one call.

In its 40th year, Montana Water Court future uncertain
March 7, 2019 12:46 p.m.

In its 40th year, Montana Water Court future uncertain

HELENA — The Montana Water Court could soon reach a turning point once all its old water rights cases are settled.

February 28, 2019 12:31 p.m.

Lawmakers to discuss slew of hot-button topics at mid-session

HELENA — The Montana Legislature is about to hit its hump day — on Saturday, March 2, the session is officially halfway through. Lawmakers will discuss a slew of hot-button issues this week, including sales tax, corporate media ownership, campaign mailers, surprise medical bills, and international trade wars. Here’s what to keep an eye on for Week 8: