Local deputies honored for response to St. Regis standoff

Law enforcement officers from Mineral and Sanders counties filled the Justice Court room in Thompson Falls last week to honor several officers for their participation in the hostage and officer involved shooting last March in St. Regis.

Plains community health fair draws big crowd

Medical professionals and nonprofit organizations filled the Plains School gymnasium Saturday for the first ever Community Health Fair. Sponsored in part by the Clark Fork Enrichment Corporation and the Clark Fork Valley Hospital, the event was attended by several local businesses.

COLUMN: Caitlin Clark

This is a great American success story playing out in real time.

Alberton tracksters have high hopes

Slowly but surely the varsity sports program at Alberton High School, now in it’s second year of existence as a non-co-op team, is producing some quality athletes.

Noxon tracksters put in work as season begins

There’s a new competitor in Noxon these days, a high school baseball team. But the existing spring high school sports program is also still there.

Hot Springs looks to overcome injury bug

There are so many variables to the start of a new sports season, including the dreaded injury bug.

Golfers tee off season with practice round

It was a most welcome chance to get out on the golf course for a “practice competition” that was a three-way meet in disguise.

Lolo National Forest Planning

Lolo National Forest Planning

Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1

Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1

Legals for March, 27 2024

Mack Days: Perfect weather for opening weekend

The 2024 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, began Thursday, March 14, and wrap up May 11.

'Staff Infection' wins dodgeball tourney

The Superior BPA Dodgeball Tournament Champions were the returning teacher's team, "Staff Infection." They took down a high school boys' team called the "Skippers" to take the title. From left to right, Samijo Firestone, Jake McElroy, Byron Quinlan, Christopher Quinlivan, Jeff Schultz, and not pictured, Colin Bishop. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

Law enforcement officers earn medals of valor for heroic actions

The county commissioner’s room at the Mineral County Courthouse in Superior was packed last Wednesday evening, full of officers, local first responders, citizens and friends gathering to reflect and honor those who answered the call to protect the community last March during an officer involved shooting.

Travis Edward Deardorff, 56

Travis Edward Deardorff, 56

Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1

Hunters have until April 1 to apply for deer and elk permits and nonresident combination licenses. Hunters can buy licenses and apply for permits on the FWP website.

Noxon and Thompson Falls form co-op baseball team

Two ballparks. Two Montana towns. Two groups of baseball hungry young men.

COLUMN: Gonzaga Kool-aid

Let the Madness begin.

Students excel at 4-H Communication Days

Perhaps among the group of 4-H presenters is a future orator of great skill.

Carey and Sneed to lead Plains golfers

A smaller than average turnout this year has Plains High School counting on quality over quantity.

Bobcats golfers ready to hit the links

There is a common thread that runs through the high school golf coaching community around here, and perhaps everywhere.