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Disabled American Veterans upgrades vehicle fleet
January 3, 2024 midnight

Disabled American Veterans upgrades vehicle fleet

The need for public transportation in Mineral County is not going to go away. It grows annually, and with it, so do the services as best as they can.

Plains students cut loose at annual Brain Bash
January 3, 2024 midnight

Plains students cut loose at annual Brain Bash

What is up with dancing, indoor golf, online Jeopardy and students playing cornhole during school hours?

Banham sworn in as new Plains mayor
January 3, 2024 midnight

Banham sworn in as new Plains mayor

The last working day of 2023 on Friday brought changes in the Plains mayor’s office.

Large animal vet in Heron now serving region
December 27, 2023 8 a.m.

Large animal vet in Heron now serving region

Dr. George White has been a veterinarian for nearly half a century and he will now be operating out of his clinic in Heron on a full-time basis.

Reflecting on 2023: Neighbors helping neighbors in River Road East Fire
December 27, 2023 12:05 a.m.

Reflecting on 2023: Neighbors helping neighbors in River Road East Fire

In mid-December, it’s hard to remember that only four months ago several areas across western Montana were contending with forest fires.

St. Regis Christmas light display contest
December 27, 2023 midnight

St. Regis Christmas light display contest

First place winner goes to Trina Lohman with her bright and colorful display on Main Street. Her decorations even included a Tiger with a Santa hat, which was fitting being across from St. Regis School.

Sheriff Funke recaps first year on the job
December 27, 2023 midnight

Sheriff Funke recaps first year on the job

Mineral County Sheriff Ryan Funke was a keynote speaker at the Mineral County Central Republican Committee meeting last week.

Mysterious morel mushrooms at center of food poisoning outbreak
December 27, 2023 midnight

Mysterious morel mushrooms at center of food poisoning outbreak

A food poisoning outbreak that killed two people and sickened 51, stemming from a Montana restaurant, has highlighted just how little is known about morel mushrooms and the risks in preparing the popular and expensive delicacy.

Founder of Salish Kootenai College remembered for contributions to community
December 27, 2023 midnight

Founder of Salish Kootenai College remembered for contributions to community

Many flags across the Flathead Reservation are flying at half-mast this week in honor of Dr. Joe McDonald, a visionary educator and tribal leader who died last Thursday, Dec. 14. The founder of Salish Kootenai College was 92.

St. Regis outlasts Hot Springs in clash of top teams
December 27, 2023 midnight

St. Regis outlasts Hot Springs in clash of top teams

It was a clash of top area boys basketball teams.

Lady Savage Heat topple Lady Tigers
December 27, 2023 midnight

Lady Savage Heat topple Lady Tigers

As complicated as they can be, sports are also as basic as the numbers used to designate success on the field or court of play.

Superior hoopers net dramatic wins over Darby
December 27, 2023 midnight

Superior hoopers net dramatic wins over Darby

If the Superior basketball teams, boys and girls, go on to have a successful 2023-24 seasons, the spotlight will fall on Darby.

Commissioners find savings by taking on new duties
December 20, 2023 midnight

Commissioners find savings by taking on new duties

When Dawn Terrill left her position as commissioner assistant and human resource director with Mineral County last year after her appointment as a county commissioner upon Laurie Johnston’s retirement, those hired for the position have not stayed.

Superior students shop for Christmas donations
December 20, 2023 midnight

Superior students shop for Christmas donations

Every year, Stacy Crabb’s 6th grade students in Superior have a wonderful time shopping for kids in the area that could use some extra Christmas presents.

St. Regis High School Winter Concert
December 20, 2023 midnight

St. Regis High School Winter Concert

St. Regis High School Winter Concert

St. Regis Winter Festival
December 20, 2023 midnight

St. Regis Winter Festival

St. Regis Winter Festival

December 20, 2023 midnight

Slide repairs planned near Heron

The Montana Department of Transportation is planning work that will address landslides along Montana 200 near Heron.

December 20, 2023 midnight

Deadline extended for migratory bird stamp art contest

The deadline for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks new Migratory Bird Stamp art contest is now Jan. 31. The Wetlands Protection Advisory Council will select the winning piece of art in February. The winning artist will receive a $2,000 cash prize and be featured on promotional materials throughout 2024.

Plains girls hand Hot Springs first loss in OT thriller
December 20, 2023 midnight

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 boys win two at home
December 20, 2023 midnight

Plains boys win two at home

Good vibes are the name of the games at Plains High school this year as it relates to sports.