We the People: current legislative session

We’re at the midway point of the session with transmittal break February 25-28.  We had some long days and short nights in Helena hearing an increased number of general bills both in committee and on the floor.

Mineral County athletes head to state

Marissa Koke finishes strong at a race in Missoula last week.

MacDonald, Angle claim state wrestling medals

The girls of the Plains-Hot Springs wrestling team made their first trip to Montana’s first all-female state...

Q&A with Mineral County sheriff candidate Ryan Funke

Q&A with Mineral County sheriff candidate Ryan Funke.

Hot Springs' historic season comes to halt at state finals

The Savage Heat's run to the state championship came to an end with two heartbreaking losses at the Class C State Championship at Belgrade last week.

Legislature catches Bullock's billion dollar error

Legislature catches Bullock’s billion dollar error

Oh so close!

Thompson Falls boys barely miss out on state crown

Coach Randy Symon has seen this story before. With only the mile relay standing between his team and the state Class B track title, fortune frowns on the Bluehawks and the chips fall the way of the opponent denying them the crown and leaving them with the second place trophy.

Ratliff selected for East-West Shrine Game

There are good athletes who succeed, and there are good athletes who succeed with respect and hard work.

Telnas pleads no contest

A Missoula woman who is accused of trying to drown her infant son in the Clark Fork River near St. Regis pleaded no contest to two counts of criminal endangerment during a court appearance last Monday morning.

Little Guys qualify for state finals at Missoula

Just over 40 athletes from Sanders County will be heading to the Little Guy Wrestling State Championships at Arlee and Missoula at the end of this week after qualifying at the Inter Valley Tournament at Libby Saturday.

Reaching new heights

Jamie Doran

Plains Trotters fight in State Tournament

GREAT FALLS – The Plains Trotters traveled to Great Falls last week to take part in the State B Girls’ Basketball Tournament.

Representatives listen to the people of Montana

Montanans love to talk about how special our state is. For those from some place other than Montana, you may think that we mean our beautiful mountains, the vast golden prairies, and incredible blue sky that never seems to end. And you would be right - we do mean that. But what really makes Montana special is the people.

Local businesses hold roundtable meeting

PLAINS – Members of the Plains business community attended a roundtable discussion emphasizing Telecommuting and the prospects of bringing high-paying jobs to Montana last week.

Board of control challenges compact

An update from Senator Fielder

The annual Patriotic Concert in Thompson Falls is such a special opportunity to gather with folks of all ages and all political persuasions to do one very positive thing together: honor our United States military service men and women.

Tourism numbers on the rise

MINERAL COUNTY - It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

Strengthening the local voice: update from Senator Jennifer Fielder

Should local citizens have more influence over the governance of public lands, waters, and wildlife within the county in which they reside? I think so.

Winners

The Plains Cross Country team stands proud after winning third place at the Class State Tournament.

Smith

Superior High School junior Michele Smith won the state BPA competition for the second year in a row.