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Hot Springs family helped by local fundraising effort
September 7, 2017 1:47 p.m.

Hot Springs family helped by local fundraising effort

Hot Springs locals are banning together to help a family that began the month with a near fatal car accident that has seen Sarah Loraas in a Seattle Hospital recovering.

Lady Bobcats break slump with two big wins
September 25, 2013 10:31 a.m.

Lady Bobcats break slump with two big wins

Prior to last week’s games against Arlee and Lincoln, the Superior Lady Bobcat volleyball team had dropped the fifth set in their last three games.

May 12, 2020 4:52 p.m.

Superior Food Bank steps up and meets needs during crisis

With the recent COVID-19 related job layoffs and families seeking unemployment benefits Superior’s Food Bank has also been increasing their hours and providing extra assistance to those in need.

The hunt of a lifetime
April 30, 2014 12:42 p.m.

The hunt of a lifetime

PLAINS – In a dream come true, one boy was able to experience a hunting trip of his lifetime. In a trip that took a community to organize, Sam McCreary was able to check an accomplishment of a lifetime off his bucket list.

The birds of spring arrive at Freezeout Lake
April 5, 2017 10:27 a.m.

The birds of spring arrive at Freezeout Lake

Each spring and fall, flocks of white geese make their way to Freezeout Lake located near Fairfield, Montana. They are migrating from southern wintering grounds to nesting areas in the far north. As far as Wrangel Island, Russia. Last weekend, there were a reported 15,000 geese flying through the area, landing on any one of the six ponds and lake which cover the Freezeout Lake Wildlife Management Area. However, as many as 300,000 snow geese and 10,000 tundra swans have been observed in the area at one time. They usually arrive around mid-March, and in late October of each year.

Rock artist turns out solid work
July 2, 2020 6:03 p.m.

Rock artist turns out solid work

Liz Smith quit smoking and became a “rock” star.

New pet rescue group believes anything is 'pawsable'
November 29, 2023 midnight

New pet rescue group believes anything is 'pawsable'

“We had a tiny kitten that had been attacked by a dog dropped off, and we had to get veterinary help. We raised more than $500.00 in less than eight hours. Unfortunately, the baby passed despite our best efforts and all our prayers. It’s part of rescue that Debbie and all of us volunteers have to handle,” shared Glenda Wallace with the newly formed SOAR 54 (Supporters of Animal Rescue 54).

Lightning strikes illuminate skies, cause fires
August 14, 2013 12:48 p.m.

Lightning strikes illuminate skies, cause fires

Superior Ranger District Fire Fighters are currently fighting 11 approximately one-tenth-acre fires as a result of over 400 lightning strikes since Sunday evening.

September 4, 2014 3:37 p.m.

Letter to the Editor; The bottom line

Why does the US and the other responsible nations continue to flounder in addressing international terrorism?  Why, when obviously a different strategy is called for?

February 10, 2016 10:38 a.m.

Plains Horsemen take out St. Regis Tigers 79-39

PLAINS – The Plains boys basketball team won a decisive victory against the St. Regis Tigers, claiming a win with a score of 79-39.

Hydrogen-powered drones could patrol remote stretch of I-90
October 4, 2023 midnight

Hydrogen-powered drones could patrol remote stretch of I-90

Imagine a system that could provide public safety, emergency medical services, law enforcement, fire abatement and communications in one small fleet of hydrogen powered UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) that are able to stay in the air up to 13 hours and to be on call day or night in any weather.

Lady Bobcats earn big win over Hot Springs
October 19, 2022 midnight

Lady Bobcats earn big win over Hot Springs

Sometimes a win-one, lose-one scenario is not so bad, especially when the level of competition is considered.

January 24, 2013 11:55 a.m.

Preparation is key in the fight against the flu this season

If you have ever had the flu, you know how miserable it is. I’ve seen hundreds of cases as a doctor, but I also know from personal experience. To give my family and myself the best odds against the flu, we get the flu shot every year. This year is what the CDC calls a “widespread outbreak”, much like the Swine flu outbreak of 2009. Most of the US, including Montana, is included in this outbreak, and its range is increasing daily. The flu hit a bit earlier this season than expected, so we need to be prepared for a second wave later in the season.

Murder charge dropped against woman accused of killing ex-husband
June 2, 2021 midnight

Murder charge dropped against woman accused of killing ex-husband

A judge on Tuesday permanently dismissed a charge of deliberate homicide against Bellesen, who maintains she was acting in self-defense when she killed Jacob Glace on Oct. 8.

Trotter Thompson trains tirelessly
March 19, 2014 1:32 p.m.

Trotter Thompson trains tirelessly

PLAINS – Whether she is just leaving practice, walking to the park with a ball in hand or watching ESPN, sports are never far from the mind of sophomore Leah Thompson. With volleyball, basketball, softball and track, Thompson has a full plate all year round. This week is the beginning of her busiest time as Thompson balances two spring sports.

Plenty of time to catch some critters
November 11, 2009 midnight

Plenty of time to catch some critters

Danielle Switalski

November 16, 2016 4 a.m.

Mild weather keeps harvest slow in West-Central Montana

In west-central Montana, deer and elk harvest reported through the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) hunter check stations near Anaconda, Darby and Bonner so far this season is in line with this time in 2014 and down 13 percent from last year, due largely to unseasonably warm weather and only traces of snow. 

Hot Springs volleyball drops hard-fought match to Seeley
September 30, 2020 midnight

Hot Springs volleyball drops hard-fought match to Seeley

On paper, this shaped up to be a dandy of a high school girls volleyball match.

April 29, 2020 2:52 p.m.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital provides advice on staying safe in the coming weeks

To our community, thank you!

August 8, 2008 midnight

Man rescued from burning house

When he got a call from dispatch to respond to a man trapped in a burning building in St. Regis, all St. Regis Volunteer Fire Chief Jerry Dockter was thinking about was the training he and his team had received two weeks earlier.