Lonepine woman, child killed in Sanders County crash

A woman and child were killed last week in Sanders County after their vehicle ran a stop sign and was hit by a semi-truck.

Hot Springs radio station

HOT SPRINGS - It started back in 2006. David Max, now a resident of Hot Springs, was living in Missoula and found himself in legal battles to try an create a radio station.

MPAC to host UM Percussion Ensemble for its November concert

Lady Hawks score 13-3 win over rival Plains

If you look purely at the score, you would think the Sanders County rivalry softball game between Plains and Thompson Falls was a rout.

Lady Hawks fourth at softball divisionals

By all measures the Thompson Falls softball team had a successful 2023 season.2111

Lady Bobcats finish strong at divisionals

Volleyball divisionals flew into Superior last week and the competition heated up on the courts from Thursday through Friday. The home team played against Eureka on Thursday. Fans packed the gym decked out in red, white and blue. The team’s teddy bear even had a seat in the front row.

'Maid to Order' big hit for Superior drama students

In Superior, parents and community members were treated to an evening of dinner and theatre thanks to the Superior Drama Department, taught by Angie Christiaens. First patrons enjoyed a prime rib dinner followed by the play “Maid to Order” written by Matthew Begbie March 24 and 25.

47 traffic accidents reported as severe weather hits

Icy, snow-covered roads caused a number of the accidents earlier in the week, while melting snow and slush compounded driving conditions toward the latter part of the week. In total, 47 incidents were reported by the Montana Highway Patrol in Mineral County and near Frenchtown, between Feb. 6 and Feb. 11.

Plains serenades the crowd for the last time this year

PLAINS – The kids of Plains hit the stage on Thursday night for their Hawaiian-inspired spring concert.

Thompson Falls author releases fourth book

Thompson Falls author and historian Carl Haywood has just released his fourth book titled Blackfeet, Blood and Beaver.

Denny Marvin Miller, 83

Denny Marvin Miller, 83

Thomas 'Tommy' 'Tom' Henry McCrea, 97

Thomas “Tommy” “Tom” Henry McCrea, 97, a dedicated husband, father, farmer, cowboy, rancher, jig and square dancer, and storyteller, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 in Plains, Montana.

Plains Pool Park becomes site of community event

PLAINS - For the first time ever in Sanders County, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) held a special barbecue Saturday evening at the Plains Pool Park to raise money for the program.

RSVP and Books Are Fun team up for fair

SUPERIOR – Residents were able to get an early start on gift shopping as well as personal purchases while benefiting two worthy causes during Tuesday’s book and gift fair.

Plains elementary students jump rope for the American Heart Association

PLAINS - This week students will be jumping for a cause, as the Jump Rope for Heart Campaign kicks off at Plains Elementary.

An update from Senator Fielder

The annual Patriotic Concert in Thompson Falls is such a special opportunity to gather with folks of all ages and all political persuasions to do one very positive thing together: honor our United States military service men and women.

County Spelling Bee crowns champions

THOMPSON FALLS – What do fandango, feldspar, bungalow and diagnosis all have in common? These are four of the words that carried the 2014 Sanders County Spelling Bee Champion to the finish.

Trotters softball faces top opponents

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

Plains Horsemen fall to 0-4 after loss at Troy

The Plains Horsemen are experiencing a season which is all too familiar to last week’s opponent, the Troy Trojans.

Lookout Pass opens for season

As soon as I see the first snowflakes of the year hit the ground, my thoughts immediately turn to the upcoming ski season and the days seem to drag as I anxiously await the opening of the ski resort. Turns out I'm not the only one.