FWP reopens public comment periods for grizzly, wolf management plans

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced Tuesday it was reopening public comment periods into early March on the state’s new grizzly and wolf management plans, both of which have drawn scrutiny from animal protection groups and conservationists.

Mineral Chamber elects new leadership

With an enthusiastic group of around 60 people, with 50 voting members, the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce held its first election Wednesday evening in the St. Regis Community Center.

Mineral County contingent at Missoula Ag Banquet

A strong contingent from Mineral County attend the Missoula Chamber of Commerce’s 52 Annual Ag Banquet at the Holiday Inn last Thursday. From left, Harvey Mead, Willy Peck, Roman Zylawy, Curtis Cochran, Sean Heyer, Kevin Donally and Denley Loge. This event is a salute to the people in western Montana who ‘get their hands dirty’ producing the Number 1 staple of life. And love doing it! (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)

Plains Council OKs fees for public documents

Plains Council unanimously passed Freedom of Information Act fees during Monday night's council meeting.

Governor still mum on tribal law enforcement in Lake County

Officials in Lake County say the clock is ticking for the state to assume felony law enforcement duties on the Flathead Indian Reservation, but so far they’ve heard nothing from Gov. Greg Gianforte.

A rube arrives in Trout Creek

I had been eyeballing a piece of property in Trout Creek for about a year. It was cheap enough, I had the money, why not? So, I bought it.

COLUMN: Cotton Swab Bowl

Everyone recovered from Super Bowl Sunday?

Hot Springs girls No. 2 in 14C tourney

With their regular season schedule behind them following their 60-39 road loss to the Charlo Lady Vikings Friday night, the Hot Springs girls basketball team can now turn their attention to this week’s District 14C Conference tournament in Polson.

St. Regis boys No. 1 seed for 14C tourney

The results are in, and the St. Regis boys are the basketball winners.

Lady Tigers top Noxon on senior night

Beware the Lady Tigers.

Panthers fight way into district tourney

True Grit lives in Alberton.

Lady Hawks top Cats, earn No. 2 seed

Make that five in a row for the Thompson Falls girls who picked up a pair of Western 7B conference wins in the last week of the regular season.

Blue Hawks primed with wins over Troy, Superior

Hitting your stride when the playoffs come to town is always a good thing.

Rosendale launches Senate campaign; Trump endorses Sheehy

Eastern Montana’s Republican Congressman Matt Rosendale ended months of teasing a possible bid for U.S. Senate on Friday by officially declaring his candidacy for the race, kicking off what is sure to be a heated Republican primary.

Horsemen earn No. 3 seed in district tourney

Things are looking up, as in up the conference standings ladder, for the Plains Horsemen basketball team.

Trotters can't snap slide in tough loss to Eureka

The meat of the Western 7B conference schedule has not been good for the Plains Trotters.

Legals for February, 14 2024

Jury finds Craig McCrea guilty of two counts of felony arson

During opening statements in the trial against accused arsonist Craig McCrea, Assistant Attorney General Thorin Geist told jurors what to expect from the prosecution as the trial unfolded this week at the Lake County Courthouse. After three days of testimony, they began deliberations around 11:30 a.m. Thursday, and emerged five hours later with a verdict of guilty on two of four charges of arson.

St. Regis students bake Valentine’s cookies for annual fundraiser

The cafeteria at St. Regis School on Feb. 3 was filled with the sweet aroma of warm sugar cookies, around 840 of them.

Tester's field rep hears from local residents

Last Tuesday, the Superior Volunteer Fire Department training room became the mobile office for two of Sen. Jon Tester’s couriers saving a trip to Missoula for Mineral and Sanders counties constituents to share information, opinions, and ideas.