Plains-Hot Springs grapplers 3rd at divisional meet

The leaders at the top of the sports team competition are familiar to local high school sports fans: Florence-Carlton and Eureka.

Legals for February, 7 2024

U.S. declines to give Northern Rockies wolves protections

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Friday it will develop the first National Recovery Plan for gray wolves in the Lower 48 but declined to make any changes to their listing status under the Endangered Species Act, meaning Montana will continue to manage wolf populations here.

Testing services available at Mineral County Health Department

Mineral County Health Department is expanding free testing services to Mineral County residents.

Clean School Bus Program will reduce emissions

Thank you, Sen. Jon Tester, for helping secure funds to purchase 41 clean school buses for Montana’s rural public schools.

Arctic blast wreaks havoc as pipes burst

Montana endured a record-breaking cold snap during the second week of January. Mineral County residents felt the brutal plunge in mercury for roughly a five-day stretch, before thermometers slowly crept back above 32 degrees.

Library offers educational kits for kids and adults

Public libraries were almost handed a death sentence when the internet came to be, but they adapted, expanded with innovative ideas, and remain a vital service in communities.

Camaraderie abounds at snowmobile poker ride

There may have been 100 fewer participants in the $1,000 Super Poker Ride in Haugan only due to the snow conditions, but the snowmobilers couldn’t tell because they were having way too much fun! The Montana Nightriders Snowmobile Club pulls out all the stops and plugs when it comes to this monster extravaganza.

William (Bill) Shope, 89

William (Bill) Shope, 89, passed away Jan. 17, 2024 surrounded by his family. Bill was born on Aug. 25, 1934, in Vanceburg, KY to Charlie and Gladys Shope.

Mary Jo Gould, 85

Mary Jo Gould, 85, passed away of natural causes on Jan. 16, 2024, at the Mineral Community Hospital Long Term Care Facility.

Dicken, Crabb appointed to Plains Council

A special Plains Council meeting convened Monday to appoint two individuals to fill a pair of open seats.

COLUMN: Playoff time has arrived

Light the lamps, ring the bells, buy some extra Velcro or duct tape, whichever you prefer to keep you in your seat. Playoff time takes flight this weekend!

Noxon upsets 14C division leader Charlo

Don’t look now, but another serious contender for the boys 14C basketball conference crown emerged this weekend as the Noxon Red Devils won a pair of league games and lost to Class B Troy.

Hot Springs and St. Regis split meeting

It was a mixed bag of basketball for the Hot Springs boys and girls basketball teams this past week.

Lady Hawks stay in mix with win over Eureka

While anything can happen once the postseason begins, the girls Western 7B race for the top is pretty much a four-team competition.

Hawks' LeCoure pops off for 36 in win over Mission

In one of the highest individual points totals so far among local high school basketball players, Thompson Falls junior forward Bryson LeCoure was king for a day.

Young Bobcats fall at Eureka

It was kind of a matter of picking your hardship for the young Superior Bobcats basketball team this past week.

Eureka outpaces Lady Bobcats

Two tough opponents, who like Superior have been struggling at times this season, were the obstacles in the path of the Lady Bobcats this past week, and both proved to be formidable blocks for the Cats to overcome.

Legals for January, 31 2024

Executive director would like to see United Way expand its services

A single mom who raised seven children while working as a nursing assistant, Jodie Cross knows what it's like to live on a tight budget. She also knows what it’s like to need a little help.