Supaman flies into local schools with message of hope and respect

There are very few, if any, other people who combine the modern sound of Hip Hop with traditional Native American music.

Savage Heat stand tall in tournament

HOT SPRINGS – The Savage Heat competed at the Divisional Tournament this past week after a well-earned win in the Districts challenge game against the Valley Christian Eagles. Head Coach Ricky DePoe said making it to Divisionals at all meant a lot to the boys.

Plains man makes quilt for wounded soldiers

ne Sanders County man has decided to use his artistic skills to help wounded soldiers returning from the war in the Middle East.

Lady Bobcats finish strong at divisionals

Volleyball divisionals flew into Superior last week and the competition heated up on the courts from Thursday through Friday. The home team played against Eureka on Thursday. Fans packed the gym decked out in red, white and blue. The team’s teddy bear even had a seat in the front row.

Feds complete transfer of Bison Range to CSKT

The federal wildlife refuge carved from the center of the Flathead Reservation more than a century ago was returned to tribal control under bipartisan legislation that Congress passed in December.

Kootenai Forestlands Project protects 27,000 acres

Through the partnership, vision and conservation ethic of Stimson Lumber Company and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, the public will have free, permanent access to the land that is protected through a conservation easement.

Red Sleighs Over Montana delivers toys to rural families

It started as a coffee-talk conversation a couple of years ago, and in 10 days, it happened. The Museum of Mountain Flying at the Missoula Montana Airport came up with the volunteers and asked for donations, and the Red Sleighs Over Montana mission to deliver toys to rural families started taking flight.

Several truck accidents continue to hit I90 due to hazardous conditions

The Montana Highway Patrol reported 34 incidents between Feb. 26 and Mar.5, as snow and icy conditions continue to sweep down Interstate 90 in Mineral County. Several incidents occurred on Sunday, Feb. 26, and on Saturday, Mar. 4 where higher elevations were hit with heavy snow fall. Especially hazardous conditions were reported on Lookout Pass.

DNRC gives water tender to Superior Fire Department

It’s hard to hear yourself talk when driving down the highway in the Superior Fire Department’s water tender. The giant vehicle only gets about four miles to the gallon, and is equipped with two 50-gallon fuel tanks. It’s loaded with 28,000 gallons of water and can rip up the mountains to attack wildfires.

Prescribed Burn planned in Petty Creek

The Ninemile Ranger District, as part of their seasonal prescribed burning to reduce fuels, promote vegetation regeneration, and enhance the habitats for multiple species, may conduct burning over the next several days if weather, fuel conditions, and air quality allow for safe and effective ignition and burning. The prescribed burns that may occur are associated with the Petty Creek Big Game Ecosystem Maintenance Burning Project.

District tournament standings

Standings as the district tournament kicks off later this week.

Mineral County court report

Dec. 11, Danielle Elain Alger, speeding

Savage Heat dominate Tigers in first conference game

HOT SPRINGS – In their first conference game of the 2012 season, the Savage Heat football team took on the St. Regis Tigers and were able to muster a clean victory, 65-14.

Deer harvest still ahead of last year in northwest

Noxon beats Superior in district rematch

Noxon was in Ronan over the weekend at disticts for a chance to earn a spot in the divisional round. In order to do so, they bested six other teams who were competing for the same opportunity. Although the Red Devils weren’t perfect, they made it to the consolation championship and got revenge against a Superior squad who had beaten then by a single point just last week.

No leads in investigation of 21-year-old missing person

Almost two months have passed since Dustin Goebel went missing and friends continue to leave messages on the 21-year-olds Facebook wall, wishing him a Happy New Year and asking for him to contact them.

Montana Tobacco Quit Line to continue four-week 'patch' promo

The Montana Tobacco Quit Line is extending its May promotion of four weeks of free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (patches, gum or lozenges), the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) announced Monday.

Two defendants in Dixon burglary plead not guilty

Danielle Switalski

New restaurant offers wide variety

Danielle Switalski

Whitetail harvest ends on high note

Whitetail deer harvest picked up considerably during the final weekend of the deer and elk hunting season, as snow and the rut combined for ideal hunting conditions.