Breakfast program recognized as one of the best

ST. REGIS – The school breakfast program in St. Regis was recently recognized as one of the most effective in the state at providing an essential service to young people in the community.

Immunizations

SANDERS COUNTY - New state laws require that students entering 7th grade receive the tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine. In addition, students in kindergarten through 12th grade must have two doses of the of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine.

Preparartions begin for Tri-State Veterans Stand Down

PLAINS - On Feb. 25 several shipments of military surplus goods arrived at the fairgrounds in Plains in preparation of theTri-State Veterans Standown.

County commissioners look to bring new businesses to Mineral County

With 14 percent unemployment in Mineral County, county commissioners are exploring new ways to bring outside businesses in.

Political parties align ahead of special election

U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke is still a month away from presumptively resigning from his U.S. Representative seat, and Montana Republican Central Committee Chairman Jeff Essmann said last Wednesday he’s already taken on a massive workload to coordinate the party’s next step in selecting a nominee.

GOP governor candidates talk jobs, state economy

The three Republican candidates seeking to be Montana’s next governor laid out how they would use the power of the executive branch to boost the state economy at two events last week.

U.S. declines to give Northern Rockies wolves protections

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Friday it will develop the first National Recovery Plan for gray wolves in the Lower 48 but declined to make any changes to their listing status under the Endangered Species Act, meaning Montana will continue to manage wolf populations here.

Lake Co. seeks to end law enforcement agreement on Flathead Reservation

Public Law 280, a unique agreement that has shaped law enforcement in Lake County and on the Flathead Reservation for nearly 60 years, has reached “a breaking point,” according to county officials.

Legals for September, 23 2020

Column: Montana has been discovered

Montana has been discovered. We were the second-fastest-growing state in the country last year. Our rapidly increasing population presents many challenges and opportunities, and it’s also driving a lot of unease among many of us who’ve lived here for a long time.

Drug prevention program 'paints the state'

The Montana Meth Project is a large-scale prevention program aimed at reducing first-time teen meth use through public service messaging and community outreach.

Gianforte: Montana jobless rate ties all-time low

Montana’s unemployment rate tied an all-time low record in January, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced at a recent press conference.

Crabb named Class C coach of the year

There is a well-worn adage that goes “It couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy.”

Economist warns state must boost energy production

Montana risks becoming a net importer of electricity because growth in electricity generation and transmission infrastructure is failing to keep pace with increasing demand, according to Dr. Pat Barkey, director of the University of Montana’s Bureau for Business Economic Research.

Economist warns state must boost energy production

Montana risks becoming a net importer of electricity because growth in electricity generation and transmission infrastructure is failing to keep pace with increasing demand, according to Dr. Pat Barkey, director of the University of Montana’s Bureau for Business Economic Research.

State of the state address

Last night we heard the Governor present the State of the State address and outline some of the top priorities that we must support in order to build strong families and strong communities.  These priorities included infrastructure, early education, Medicaid expansion, mental health, campaign finance reform, and public lands.

Sheriff's report

An excerpt from the Sanders County Sheriff’s report week of 7/27 - 8/2.

Water compact opposed by commissioners

Plains girls return home as state champions

The girls of the Plains High School track and field team were oblivious to the reception waiting for them Saturday night after the Class B State Meet in Bozeman. They were sleeping on the bus when it pulled into town late in the evening.

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Hot Springs track coach Bethany White knew Katelyn Christensen would have an immediate impact on the varsity team during her first year at the varsity-level competition.