Higgins pleads guilty

Eighteen-year-old Jay Higgins appeared in court on Monday, Nov. 8 for a status conference and to change his plea in relation to charges filed against him.

Blue Hawks cap season to remember with fourth at state

The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks basketball team capped a season to remember with a fourth-place finish...

T-Falls golf teams optimistic heading into Class B season

Things were pretty good last year for the Thompson Falls golf team, led by Ellie Baxter’s standout junior season.

Town greets Bobcats

If there was anyone in Superior that did not know the Bobcats won the Montana State 8-man Football Championship Saturday, a cavalcade of honking cars, screaming fans and fireworks filled them in as it descended on the town like a foreign invasion Sunday evening.

Bobcat takes championship

The Superior Bobcats sent some of their best track athletes to Helena this weekend to battle through the cold and rain and one came home with a gold medal.

Tricon lays off 40 workers

Employees of the St. Regis Timber Company Tricon are feeling the economic crunch that has been hurting timber companies across the nation as Tricon laid off 40 workers last Wednesday.

State's Brain Injury Help Line lost due to funding cut

State funding cuts have canceled the Brain Injury Help Line, which was part of the proposed funding in House Bill 336. The help line is through the Brain Injury Alliance of Montana, an organization that funds support groups throughout the state, as well as education and prevention outreach programs.

New federal policy supplants No Child Left Behind

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock supports the new federal education initiative called the Every Student Succeeds Act and says it is a much-needed policy update that will allow Montana schools flexibility to support innovation in schools and student achievement

It's time for equal rights for crime victims in Montana

It’s time for equal rights for crime victims in Montana

Candidates unanimous in opposition to USFS, Obamacare, and CSKT Water Compact

Superior students spell their way to victory

SUPERIOR – Bulwark was the word to cement Clara Davis as the champion of the Superior Spelling Bee and give her the opportunity to participate in the state spelling bee next month.

Hot Springs track overcomes small numbers

HOT SPRINGS – This week in Hot Springs there was jumping, running and throwing galore as the high school track and field team began practices. The athletes are in full preparation mode for the first meet of the season.

Letter to the Editor: Team Walton

I am a member of TeamWalton, a group of dedicated people who believe in Katy Walton and are working to help elect her as State Rep–HD 13. When Katy first asked if I would be part of her team I was reluctant because as a geologist running a full time business building educational rock and mineral collections, I did not feel I had the time; that and the fact I did not know much about Katy.

Former state representative to leave area

ALBERTON – After over 20 years of service to the community, including eight years in state government, former state representative Sylvia Reinicke will be moving out of the area.

Defending freedom and reviving the economy

Defend freedom and revive the economy. As a freshman legislator these were the main goals I brought into the pressure cooker known as Montana’s 63rd Legislative session. A few weeks in, I placed a large note in front of my seat in the Senate Chamber that said, “Remember why you’re here.” It was a good reminder to stick to the basics.

Keeping in touch: A look at worker's comp

Montana has by far the highest workers’ compensation rates in the country, with costs over 160% 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.

Keeping in Touch

Nearing the end of the session, on first blush we seemingly are distracted from some of the real business at hand, that of making our government more efficient and effective and promoting job growth.

Warrant issue focus of dogs cruelty evidence hearing

The wretched conditions 54 dogs were allegedly subjected to at the hands of Aleta Rogers were only touched on in an evidentiary hearing that zeroed in on the legality of a police officer's warrantless entrance onto the woman's secluded Thompson Falls-area property.

Fine assessed to Sanders County PAC

Balenger fired for misconduct, previous instances of abuse arise

MINERAL COUNTY — Jim Balenger had a history of misconduct including excessive force and neglect of duty prior to joining the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office, according to documents released by the department.