Superior's Turner honored for work with Healthy, Happy Hikers

Monte Turner of Superior has been recognized...

Elk Meadows Bridge on Lolo Forest to be replaced this summer

The bridge on the scenic Elk Meadows Road, Lolo National Forest System Road 451, that goes along the Bitterroot Mountains from the Lolo Pass Visitor Center on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests to the Lolo National Forest near Lolo, Mont., will be replaced this summer.

Montana Cattlemen to host 20th Cattlemen's Day

Starting off the program, Kendra Joyce will talk about her program “Cutting Fences” which supports individuals in agriculture who have sustained injuries, accidents, or have disabilities.

Road work planned between St. Regis and Paradise

With plenty of notice and time for comments, the Montana Department of Transportation is announcing and inviting public input on a proposed resurfacing project that includes Montana 200, Montana 135 and Cold Creek Road outside of St. Regis.

First grass fire of season burns 5 acres near Plains

Plains-Paradise Rural Fire District responded Saturday to the first grass fire of the season.

Alberton open house looks at I-90 bridge replacements

A few months ago, the Montana Department of Transportation announced that three bridges on I-90 west of Alberton were on the radar of replacement starting in 2023, but a few more boxes to mark off their checklist needed attention, with public comment next in line.

Howard Allen Gamett

Howard Allen Gamett, 50, of Bigfork passed away at his home Tuesday evening, April 8, 2008, with his family by his side.

Seasonal temps exempt from Forest Service hiring freeze

Job seekers who want to work for the Forest Service as seasonal employees received some good news on February 14, when the agency announced that their hiring freeze had been lifted. In January it was unclear as to whether the Forest Service would be able to hire summer seasonal employees due to President’s Trump’s federal hiring freeze.

Sanders County Recycling with Kathy Conlin

THE SAGA ON PLASTICS CONTINUES…

Programs and tips to stay warm this winter

This year’s winter forecast is calling for above average precipitation in the Northern Rockies with the onset of La Nina according to the National Weather Service. This will be coupled with colder than average temperatures plus the Climate Prediction Center has reported a “good chance of La Nina developing early this winter”.

Horsemen ready for state playoffs

The Plains Horsemen football team heads into the state playoffs this week and head coach Eddie Fultz couldn’t be prouder.

UM student from Plains produces documentary for PBS

MISSOULA – Every year, thousands of people die on the streets and highways of the United States because of distracted drivers. Hundreds of thousands are injured. Campaigns and laws aim to reduce that number, but are they making any difference?

St. Regis School District awarded priority school status in federal program

Federal grant award of $29,978.00 to support career and college readiness during the 2012/2013 school year

Frieda Huberty

Frieda Ann Huberty, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 26, 2019.

Victoria Elena Haugen

Victoria Elena Haugen passed away Dec. 28, 2019 at the Brendan House in Kalispell, Montana following a five-month battle with lung cancer.

Mineral Independent receives state-wide award

Melissa Oyer

Spirit of Thanks"giving"

Matt Unrau

Hunters must register by July 15 for game damage hunt roster

Hunters interested in taking part in any game-damage hunting opportunities on private land this year must register between Monday, June 15 and July 15 with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP).

Camaraderie abounds at snowmobile poker ride

There may have been 100 fewer participants in the $1,000 Super Poker Ride in Haugan only due to the snow conditions, but the snowmobilers couldn’t tell because they were having way too much fun! The Montana Nightriders Snowmobile Club pulls out all the stops and plugs when it comes to this monster extravaganza.

Legals for March, 6 2024