Justin Cole Payzant

On Oct. 8, 1989, the world became brighter with the birth of Justin Cole Payzant in Missoula Montana.

Lady Hawks dominate Western B/C Invitational

One title and a quarter is not a likely reason for the town council to get out the brushes and paint the town blue.

Legals for July, 12 2023

County readies for track season

Record number athletes come out for County track and field teams

Ballet dancers perform at Plains

“They missed an absolute treat,” said Debbi Kirschbaum about those who didn’t attend the performance of the Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre at Plains Sunday afternoon.

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Detention Center on track to reopen

Steps are being taken to get the Mineral County Detention Center back in operation after it was forced to close on Dec. 3 due to lack of staff. A jail committee was quickly put into place and several recommendations were approved by the county commissioners to get the facility back into operation.

Flooding threat Clark Fork reaches highest level in 100 years

The Clark Fork River in Plains reached 16.26 feet feet over the weekend. Officials say this is the highest the Clark Fork has been in 100 years.

Three wrecks, two fatalities in Sanders County

Thursday evening began a weekend of horror crashes in Sanders County as a single-vehicle wreck occurred along Highway 200 just outside of Plains.

Trotters, Horsemen excel at T-Falls, Big Sky track meets

The Plains High School girls have some of the best throwers in the state and they were able to showcase their abilities at the Big Sky Invitational Saturday afternoon at Missoula.

School closures and power outages add to weather woes

The weather took a radical change of direction last week, causing havoc around western Montana, including Mineral County. The week started with temperatures dipping into the freezing range and heavy snowfall. By Thursday, temperatures rose up to 44 degrees with rain, causing wide spread snow melt which resulted in flooding.

Hundreds of runners participate in Trail Rail Run

Over 300 hearty racers lined up at designated stations on the west-end of Mineral County to participate in the fifth annual Trail Rail Run. Event coordinator, Tyler Cheesman said the turnout was about 100 more runners than they had last year.

EPA starts testing at Smurfit Stone Mill

On November 12, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in a press release that there is a final agreement to investigate contamination at the Smurfit Stone Mill Superfund site, located near Frenchtown.  

11 miles to Paradise

Twentieth annual BOW event hits Plains

PLAINS – The annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop was held in Plains on Saturday, providing ample opportunity for ladies who were interested in becoming outdoor savvy.

Plains classroom receives grant

The One Class At A Time grant from Allegiance Benefit Plan Management and KPAX-TV News Station of Missoula presented a $250 grant check to Nichole Cockrell on Wednesday.

Superior girls take district title

The Superior girls won their first district title this last weekend at district competition in class 6-B at the Missoula County Stadium. Deer Lodge came in second with 100 points even, but the Superior girls were several strides ahead with 131 points to sweep the competition on Friday and Saturday. After seven events on Friday, the Superior girls led with 56 points to Deer Lodge's second place total of 49.

Sheriff makes case for raising deputy wages

The cost of living is stretching wallets, but for the men and women doing their best to make public safety a top priority in the county, it is taking a toll.

Sanders, Mineral counties to craft housing plan

A few months ago, residents of Mineral and Sanders counties were asked to fill out a survey via social media, word of mouth and from an article in this newspaper on individual opinions concerning housing.

McKlosky named FWP's Region 2 supervisor

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks recently named Kendra McKlosky as the new Region 2 supervisor based out of the office in Missoula.