Court records

Sanders County Justice Court week of 8/19 to 8/25.

Native students may apply for healthcare scholarships

The fund will provide $15,000 in scholarships to associate, or enrolled members of Montana federally recognized tribes who...

Alaska couple open B&B retreat in Superior

Directly across the Forest Grove Fishing Access on East Mullan Road is a big, beautiful lodge that was built to be a bed and breakfast many years ago. It’s still a B&B, but the new owners have created this cozy setting into a retreat center like none other anywhere in the area.

The Christmas story brought to life in Alberton

ALBERTON – In a one-night-only performance, the Christmas story was brought to life Saturday, December 14, as the Northwest Indian Bible School held a live nativity scene in Alberton.

Cross Country teams see both group and individual victories

The Thompson Falls Bluehawks cross country team brought home the Western B Divisional conference championship, while Plains Horseman Russell Kujala brought home his second win in two weeks

Thorne Creek Fire official lost her home in Colorado blaze

Olson is also the assistant fire chief in Grand Lake, Colorado, which has approximately 30 volunteers and 5 full time employees.

Keeping in touch

The House Appropriations Committee, after reviewing all the appropriations subcommittees’ recommendations, created a legislative budget that is currently $60 million lower in total funds than the executive request.  This is the House of Representatives effort to provide a structural balanced budget for the State of Montana.  Structural balance is the difference between ongoing revenues and ongoing spending.  Currently, without considering the impact of the actuarially funding of the retirement systems, the structural balance is short by $71.7 million in FY 2012 and $20.8 million in FY 2013, leaving a bit more work to be done by the Legislature as House Bill (HB) 2 continues on through the process.

Mustangs stampede to 74-57 victory over Hot Springs

Murnion quintet leads Jordan to semifinals against Richie-Lambert

Mustangs are known for their wild and sometimes unruly behavior. And the Mustangs of Jordan were too tough to tame for the Hot Springs Savage Heat in the second round of the Class C 6-man football state playoffs on a cool and sometimes windy afternoon in Sanders County.

Three arrested for Subway break-in

PLAINS – Three suspects have been arrested for the break-in and burglary that occurred at the Plains Subway in the early hours of Wednesday, October 2.

Sanders County Court Report

Sanders County Justice Court week of 4/15 to 4/21.

CSKT tribal leaders ratify water compact

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes ratified their water compact...

Rummel graduates basic training

Air Force Airman Eric B. Rummel graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

West Mullan Fire team focuses on securing fire to protect the community

Stage 2 fire restrictions in place in Sanders County

Rumbles of thunder were an unwelcoming sound throughout Mineral County around 3 a.m. on July 18. Going on a three-week stretch of 90-plus degree temperatures and no precipitation, Thursday mornings early hour lightning strikes sparked several fires around the mountains of St. Regis and Superior.

Home in Trout Creek riddled with bullets

TROUT CREEK – Tales of peaceful scenery and wildlife were shattered when Jerry and Shirley Messing’s part-time home in Trout Creek was shot up, with close to 25 shots ringing through the empty house.

Hawks football shut out by strong Eureka squad

A big second quarter made the difference for the unbeaten Eureka Lions as they turned back visiting Thompson Falls 40-0 in a Western B 11-player football game Friday night.

Sunrise Fire grows to 25,000 acres

Blaze reaches Trout Creek

Siegel fire in patrol status

The Siegel Fire that erupted last week Monday is now in the monitoring status as the majority of the flames have been contained.

Community gathers to remember beloved coach

Plains came together Sunday to honor Kenny Marjerrison one last time and support his family as they prepare to move on without him by their side.

Plains elementary students jump rope for the American Heart Association

PLAINS - This week students will be jumping for a cause, as the Jump Rope for Heart Campaign kicks off at Plains Elementary.