Plains girls hand Hot Springs first loss in OT thriller

It may be way too early to label a game so young into the new season as the “game of the year,” but the clash this past Tuesday between Hot Springs girls and Plains girls would get some votes.

Plains Horsemen plan to ride high this season

After two winless seasons and three losses in 2023, the Plains Horsemen exploded for a streak-busting 68-6 thrashing of Troy, getting a taste of victory. They apparently liked it.

Homesteader Days marks 75 years with rodeo action

The rain stayed mainly above the plains surrounding Hot Springs this past weekend, and that was a good thing.

Loud noise, bear spray effective deterrents for bears on private property

Loud noise, such as banging pots and pans, using an air horn or car alarm, or even shouting, is a simple, effective way to deter a bear on private property.

Legals for September, 27 2023

Bicycling down to the border

New pastor embarks on humanitarian mission before starting in Plains

The Plains/Paradise United Methodist Church has a new pastor in town, but you may have missed him. After arriving from the Philadelphia area to settle in the Plains/Paradise community last week, Pastor Thomas Hall hit the road once more, but this time by bicycle.

Montana State University fall honor rolls

Montana State University has announced its undergraduate honor rolls for fall semester 2020...

Gov. Gianforte announces deals to improve Clark Fork River flows

Governor Greg Gianforte announced Thursday agreements that secure water releases to improve stream flows in the Clark Fork River.

Series looks at strategies for non-lethal predator management

BOZEMAN — Montana State University will partner with area organizations to host a free webinar series focused on techniques to mitigate predator-livestock conflicts.

I-90 road work to resume this month

The Montana Department of Transportation expects I-90 improvement work will resume the week of March 28 on the St. Regis West Project.

Samuel Heacock, 45

Samuel Heacock

Trapper education field day, virtual wolf trapper classes coming up

Kalispell trapper education field day, virtual wolf trapper certification scheduled for October

Historical society collecting recipes for new publication

The Sanders County Historical Society is publishing a book of traditional recipes and photos, a project members say will explore the unique link between food and history in the region.

Community Notes

The final community pot luck will be held in the 4-H Building at the Mineral County Fair Grounds starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 10. There will also be a speaker with a 25-30 minute program of interest. Coffee and lemonade will be provided along with the plates, napkins and utensils.

Flooding, Erosion Impacting Some Roads

Across the Lolo National Forest spring runoff and recent rain has begun to impact some roads. Some roads are also closed due to soft road beds.

Murdoch 'Murdy' Crust

Murdoch Edward “Murdy” Crust of Minneapolis, Minn., formerly of Faribault, Minn., escaped this mortal realm Friday, July 20, 2018.

Buckle Up Montana spreads safety

It’s time to kiss the Blarney Stone!

Montana DOT proposes bridge repair on Highway 135

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is conducting a public meeting to discuss a proposal to repair the bridge deck on the bridge crossing the Clark Fork on Montana 135 between Saint Regis and Paradise.

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Areas of Clark Fork River closed due to West Mullan Fire