Montana GOP has a supermajority. What now?

Earlier this month, voters elected the first legislative supermajority since Montana’s constitution was adopted 50 years ago, voting in over 100 Republicans to represent them in the Legislature.

Healthy Communities Coalition wins $200,000 grant

When the Mineral County Healthy Communities Coalition (HCC) restructured itself a few years ago, members had no idea the impact this organization would have on the county and its residents. Now, members are seeing a huge growth in the programs it offers, as well as some very positive outcomes.

Duane Burl Hagadone

Duane Burl Hagadone was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in 1932 to Burl and Beverly Hagadone.

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Hot Springs roughs up Gardiner in road win

In sports there is a tried and true saying that it’s never a good idea to look ahead.

The other sign of winter: Flu hitting hard this year

The flu has hit hard this year with 3,318 cases and 369 hospitalizations reported so far across Montana. Six deaths have also been reported, with adults over age of 65 hit the hardest. In February, flu season is still going strong, with 781 cases reported last week, according to the Montana Department of Health and Human Services.

Special Olympics create special memories for two Alberton teachers

Bitterroot Winter Special Olympics were held on Jan. 24 at Lost Trail Ski Area and two staff members from Alberton School were there to help celebrate the events 35th year. Kim Garding, a paraprofessional and kindergarten teacher, Cori Miranda have both worked with kids who have intellectual disabilities.

Fall Bazaar supports local help line

Various local vendors lined the inside of the 4-H building at the fairgrounds in Superior Saturday for the forth-annual Fall Bazaar.

MT West Dentist gets set to crown new building

The new building across from The Circle has been going through a bit of a face-lift this past week.

Grizzlies, hunters collide in northern Rockies

A hunter killed a grizzly bear in self-defense last week in the Madison Range southeast of Ennis.

Eric Bryce

Eric Bryce, of Missoula, a Plains resident for more than 60 years, passed away in Missoula on Sept. 5. Until his retirement, Eric was a partner in the Flodin Lumber Company with his uncles, Swan and Walter Flodin, and his brother Millar Bryce.

Paradise man survives dangerous crash on 200

A Sanders County man had a “wild ride” to close out 2018 when the vehicle he was driving went off Montana Highway 200, flipped over and landed in the Clark Fork River the evening of Sunday, Dec. 30. He escaped with minor injuries.

Legals for June, 21 2023

Northwest lawmakers seek progress on Columbia River Treaty

The treaty, which took more than 20 years to negotiate, came together after a 1948 flood washed away what once was Oregon's second-biggest city, Vanport.

Plains' Mikiah Cook leads state 4-H Ambassador Team

Mikiah Cook is not your average “politician.”

Hitting a high note in Superior

Drums were beat, strings were strummed, keys were hit and voices were raised to usher in the Christmas season at the Community Christmas Program at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Superior Monday, Dec. 3.

Mineral County law roundup

Traffic Stop, I-90 EB MM 34, Deputy took suspect into custody for driving under the influence and transported them to Mineral County Jail, vehicle towed.

Wild Sustenance: Innovative course introduces UM students to hunting

As a salmon pink sunrise bathed the nearby Rocky Mountain range, a group of University of Montana students gathered, bundled against the chill, with their instructors and two eager pointing dogs for an introduction to upland bird hunting.

Mineral County Sheriff's Office call logs

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Legals for October, 19 2022