Plains-Hot Springs misses state by one run

The Plains-Hot Springs softball team’s quest to clinch a Class B-C state title bid fell one run short when they lost to Loyola Sacred Heart 12-11 at the Class B-C Western softball Divisional tournament Friday and Saturday at Libby High School.

Basketball Roundup

On Jan. 11 the St. Regis Tigers faced Hot Springs where the lady’s put a check mark in the “win” box, 50-28. The Tigers came out on top in the first half putting 26 points on the board to the Lady Savage Heats’ 10 points. Though the Heat managed to tighten the gap in the third and fourth quarter with 18 points it wasn’t enough to overcome the Tigers additional 24 second half points for the win.

Hunter hit with costly penalties after mishap

Jeff Fleming wishes he could take back the most expensive three seconds of his life.

Opioid abuse spreads; Montana teen abuse numbers up

The problem of addiction has stretched across America for decades. Whether in rural communities, city centers, or the suburbs, addiction hits hard.

Homesteaders rodeo hits Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS – Broncs did their best to rid themselves of their riders, bulls ran amok, horses raced around barrels and a few brave volunteers did their best to corral wild cows as the rodeo came to Hot Springs.

Cup fever hits Superior

I am new to Mineral County so for those of you who don’t know me yet I am your new reporter and I love soccer. So for me, around this time every four years is a magical experience. It is the time of the most popular sporting event in the world. More people watch the World Cup than watch the Olympics and the Super Bowl. But not so much in the states.

Fair is another success

PLAINS – The town of Plains ballooned in population as the Sanders County Fair hit the area in full swing. The usually peaceful streets saw an increase of traffic as this year’s fair-goers headed to ride carnival rides, eat fair food and take part in the events scheduled.

DNRC holds helicopter training for volunteers

PLAINS – The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation held a helicopter training session for Sanders County’s volunteer firefighters on Saturday, allowing the volunteers hands on experience with the helicopters.

BOW event doubles in size from last year

THOMPSON FALLS – The Beyond Becoming an Outdoor Woman Event saw more than twice as many participants as last year at the annual Learn to Kayak event, more than doubling the amount of attendees.

Hot Springs volleyball plays well at Districts

HOT SPRINGS – The Lady Savage Heat competed in District competition this weekend and were able to capture third place.

Where is the Taft cemetery?

Boom town supported railroad in early 1900s

“Bullet, belt buckle, button,” the metal detector’s screen reads various items buried some seven feet beneath the earth. Forest Service Archeologist Erika Karuzas continues to wave the detector over an area that most believe is the location of an old cemetery. Located on a hillside covered with 100-year-old lodge pole pine overlooking Interstate 90.

TRACS powering on, despite economy

Danielle Switalski

Six elk killed by freight train passing through Mineral County

Six elk were killed early Monday morning, March 25 by a BNSF Railway freight train where Cedar Creek meets Diamond Road.

Seeley Swan volleyball tops Superior Lady Bobcats

After taking the opening game, Seeley fought off a Superior squad trying to regroup and get back into what was the season-opening match for both teams.

Plains rolls past St. Regis

PLAINS — This game was fierce down to the final seconds, with Plains grabbing a 45-43 win over St. Regis in the final 50 seconds of the game.

Semi flips on Highway 135 blocking traffic

PARADISE – A semi-trailer truck lost control and flipped on Highway 135 on Thursday, January 16 blocking part of the road.

Superior wrestlers take on Sanders County

SANDERS COUNTY – The Superior Bobcat wrestling team had a busy week competing in no less than three competitions last week in Florence, Thompson Falls and Hot Springs where several of the team members came away with multiple victories.

Friday accidents close Hwy 200 for two hours

Lady Bobcats go 5 sets against Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS – The Lady Savage Heat came home victorious Friday after their five set game against the Superior Lady Bobcats.

Trotter takeover