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Law enforcement officers earn medals of valor for heroic actions
March 20, 2024 midnight

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.

Supplemental property tax bills to arrive this spring
March 20, 2024 midnight

Supplemental property tax bills to arrive this spring

The Montana Supreme Court determined that the Department of Revenue has the authority to direct counties to levy above the current mill levy calculation limitation each year if reserved mills are determined to be available.

March 20, 2024 midnight

Plains bowling scores

Plains bowling scores

Rex Theater owners open doors for Thompson Falls council meetings
March 20, 2024 midnight

Rex Theater owners open doors for Thompson Falls council meetings

The March Thompson Falls Council meeting was standing room only, which has been a frustration for many city residents over the last few months.

March 20, 2024 midnight

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.

Spring Mack Days off to hot start
March 20, 2024 midnight

Spring Mack Days off to hot start

The 2024 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake began Thursday March 14 and wraps up on May 11.

Noxon and Thompson Falls form co-op baseball team
March 20, 2024 midnight

Noxon and Thompson Falls form co-op baseball team

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

March 20, 2024 midnight

COLUMN: Gonzaga Kool-aid

Let the Madness begin.

Students excel at 4-H Communication Days
March 20, 2024 midnight

Students excel at 4-H Communication Days

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

Lady Hawks have high hopes for softball season
March 20, 2024 midnight

Lady Hawks have high hopes for softball season

Last year, coach Jared Koskela and the Thompson Falls girls softball team made it to state.

Trotters softball opens season Saturday
March 20, 2024 midnight

Trotters softball opens season Saturday

Last year’s Plains Trotters softball team was like a tale of two teams. They opened the season losing six straight before picking up a win against Troy.

Thompson Falls golf teams tee off season
March 20, 2024 midnight

Thompson Falls golf teams tee off season

Building on the success of last year is no doubt a goal of this year’s Thompson Falls High golf team.

Carey and Sneed to lead Plains golfers
March 20, 2024 midnight

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
March 20, 2024 midnight

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.

Committee plans for Plains Beautification Day
March 18, 2024 midnight

Committee plans for Plains Beautification Day

Members of the Plains Beautification Day Committee spent Wednesday evening planning for the upcoming cleanup day, which will take place May 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Officials look for answers from U.S. Attorney on Public Law 280
March 14, 2024 midnight

Officials look for answers from U.S. Attorney on Public Law 280

Frustration seemed to be the tenor this week at the Lake County Courthouse as public officials contemplate their withdrawal from Public Law 280, which has given the county felony jurisdiction over tribal members on the Flathead Reservation for nearly 60 years.

March 13, 2024 midnight

Resource coalition discusses upcoming aerial survey

The Mineral County Resource Coalition is a diverse group of citizens who meet regularly to find resolutions to the complex issues facing natural resource management on public lands in Mineral County and other areas in western Montana.

Youth Conservation Corps recruits summer workers
March 13, 2024 midnight

Youth Conservation Corps recruits summer workers

Last call for teens between 15 and 18 to apply for quite possibly the coolest summer job they'll ever have.

Senior Citizens Center has new kitchen manager
March 13, 2024 midnight

Senior Citizens Center has new kitchen manager

The St. Regis Senior Citizens Center has been open since 2009, and in that time, they have had growing pains, as businesses do, ranging from lines outside waiting for their meals to almost closing the doors.

Crews respond to Tarko field fire
March 13, 2024 midnight

Crews respond to Tarko field fire

A field fire in the Tarkio area got loose Saturday and burned a little over 30 acres. Jake Fallis with the 9-Mile USFS supervised a small crew on Sunday as it was still a threat with the wind. Nathan Tomascak, with the same unit is below working the hot spots. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)