Mack Days: Perfect weather for opening weekend

The 2024 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, began Thursday, March 14, and wrap up May 11.

'Staff Infection' wins dodgeball tourney

The Superior BPA Dodgeball Tournament Champions were the returning teacher's team, "Staff Infection." They took down a high school boys' team called the "Skippers" to take the title. From left to right, Samijo Firestone, Jake McElroy, Byron Quinlan, Christopher Quinlivan, Jeff Schultz, and not pictured, Colin Bishop. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)

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

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.

PHOTOS: St. Patrick's Day at Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse

St. Patrick's Day at Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse

Travis Edward Deardorff, 56

Travis Edward Deardorff, 56

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.

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

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

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

COLUMN: Gonzaga Kool-aid

Let the Madness begin.

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

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

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

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

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.

Legals for March, 20 2024

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

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.

Producer Partnership looks to work with ranchers in Western Montana

The idea started in 2020. The demand for beef was very high and the availability of processing could not keep up.