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July 11, 2014 2:17 p.m.

Sheriff's report

Excerpt from the Sanders County Sheriff’s Report week of 6/22 to 6/28.

Lawson wins MCA's Coach of the Year
January 24, 2013 10:33 a.m.

Lawson wins MCA's Coach of the Year

HOT SPRINGS – Savage Heat Football is still racking up recognition months after the regular season and six-man state championship game, but this kind of recognition is for the man behind the successful program, Coach Jim Lawson.

Medicaid expansion allows hospital to improve offerings  Program set to expire in July unless renewed by Legislature
February 20, 2019 4 a.m.

Medicaid expansion allows hospital to improve offerings Program set to expire in July unless renewed by Legislature

Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) President/CEO Dr. Greg Hanson is enthusiastic when he explains how the Medicaid Expansion plan passed by the 2015 legislature has benefitted service and health outcomes in Sanders County, and its economic impact county- and state-wide.

February 14, 2011 11:53 a.m.

A report from the Montana Legislature

Montana has by far the highest workers’ compensation rates in the country, with costs over 160 percent above the national median. An overhaul of the system is essential to prevent the exodus of employers who find it more cost-efficient to conduct business in nearby states. House Republicans introduced a bill this past week that addresses our state’s burdensome workers’ comp costs and will allow employers to keep jobs in Montana. Representative Scott Reichner (R) Bigfork, the primary sponsor of the bill stated “Bottom line, this is a jobs bill. It allows more earnings to stay in the hands of the private sector, which they can then use to hire new employees and for reinvestment in local economies,”

Clark Fork's Reese, Pereira heads to U.S. Junior Olympic Nationals
July 28, 2021 midnight

Clark Fork's Reese, Pereira heads to U.S. Junior Olympic Nationals

Both compete with Missoula-based Mountain West Track.

Gianforte gets a look at Superior Meats new technology
May 18, 2022 midnight

Gianforte gets a look at Superior Meats new technology

When Jerry Stroot started Superior Meats in 1996, he estimates that he butchered 50-60 cattle in a mobile unit that year. Today he does that many every week at his processing plant.

October 20, 2021 midnight

Montana Viewpoint: Time to put the election to rest

Mike Lindell has had much more success in attracting people to his point of view than he has had in finding evidence to support it.

Lady Hawks dominate Western B/C Invitational
October 19, 2022 midnight

Lady Hawks dominate Western B/C Invitational

One title and a quarter is not a likely reason for the town council to get out the brushes and paint the town blue.

May 28, 2008 midnight

Plains sends five to finals at state track meet

All five Plains track athletes fought their way through the cold and wet weather in Bozeman this weekend to make it into the finals at the State B track and field championship.

Probation, parole violations lead to revocation
January 31, 2008 midnight

Probation, parole violations lead to revocation

A Dixon man had his suspended sentence for burglary and theft charges revoked after breaking a laundry list of probation and parole regulations and now will have to serve five years in the Montana State Prison.

August 14, 2015 10:14 p.m.

The Clean Power Plan and the High Cost of Symbolism

The Clean Power Plan and the High Cost of Symbolism

April 3, 2013 10:53 a.m.

Large predator resolution signed

On Friday, Mineral County Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt resolution 3.29.13, which details the counties policy towards large predators.

19 MC students head to BPA nationals
March 29, 2019 2:56 p.m.

19 MC students head to BPA nationals

Mineral County Business Professionals of America (BPA) students returned from the annual State Leadership Conference where 14 students placed. Eleven students from St. Regis and eight from Superior will continue on to the National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Anaheim, Calif., set for May 1-5.

Local 4H members compete at statewide horse show
October 2, 2013 10:50 a.m.

Local 4H members compete at statewide horse show

SANDERS COUNTY - Seven Sanders County 4H Horse Project Members competed in the Statewide 4H Horse Show held at the Majestic Arena in Kalispell September 13th thru the 14th. All returned home with ribbon placings. The competition is one of the largest horse competitions in the state with over 100 competitors. Many 4H families traveled from across the state to attend this event.

12 Montana counties establish Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority
December 9, 2020 midnight

12 Montana counties establish Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority

Twelve Montana counties have officially founded the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority to advocate...

Superior football reloads with size and speed
August 23, 2023 midnight

Superior football reloads with size and speed

Some schools go through a cyclical “rebuilding” process every other year or so.

March 22, 2018 12:58 p.m.

St. Regis students heading to Nationals for BPA competition

In May, nearly 5,000 students from all over the U.S. will travel to Dallas/Fort Worth Texas to compete with other teens at the National Leadership Conference and competition for Business Professionals of America. This will include five students from St. Regis who won a chance at a national award during State competition in Billings earlier this month. The top three in individual competition and the top 5 in team competition qualify for Nationals held May 9-13.

May 25, 2016 2:58 p.m.

St. Regis students honored at business conference

It was an event of firsts for Montana at the 2016 National Business Professionals of America Leadership Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. Over 5,500 students from 23 state association attended. The Montana’s delegation represented 58 secondary chapters and two post-secondary chapters with a total Montana Association representation of 369 registered members, advisors, and guests.

March 26, 2015 2:43 p.m.

Commissioners hope land transfer bill is revived

MINERAL COUNTY – Mineral County Commissioners expressed hope last week that a bill to study the transfer of some level of local control of a percentage of federally owned land could be revived by the Montana State Legislature.