Montana Cattlemen to host 20th Cattlemen's Day

Starting off the program, Kendra Joyce will talk about her program “Cutting Fences” which supports individuals in agriculture who have sustained injuries, accidents, or have disabilities.

Text-to-911 program now available for emergencies

Bright red and white fliers are being posted around Mineral County as the Sheriff’s Department has implemented a new Text-to-911 program. The posters read “Call if you can, Text if you can’t”.

Letters to the Editor - Aug. 7

My son and I live in San Francisco and come up here for the summer to visit family. Back home, I have had the hardest time helping my son learn to swim! The lessons are incredibly expensive and there are long waiting lists for classes. Well, I signed him up for lessons at the pool in Plains and it has been an amazing experience! I am so grateful to Laurel and her team for their patience and consistency. They are great instructors, and after one week, my boy is swimming with all the other fishes. Thank you so much!

Looking back: Mineral County year in review

It seems like 2007 just started, but another year has come and gone. As we ring in 2008, it is not only a time for celebration as we await the good fortunes that the new year will bring, but it is also a time of reflection as we look back to the events that shaped the year. This week, the Mineral Independent takes a look back at the stories that impacted the county.

Candidate filing opens for state and local elections

Most filing for state office occurs electronically in Montana, but candidates can file in-person at the Secretary of State Office. More than 60 legislative candidates had filed as of January 13, which was the first day candidates could file.

Lincoln County jury finds Montana Highway Patrol trooper's assailant guilty on all counts

A Lincoln County jury found the Eureka man accused of trying to kill Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson in 2023 guilty on all counts Friday afternoon.

Lookout Pass authorities make arrest after chase

Trucker drives wrong way down Interstate 90

A Wild Bohemian Carries truck driver faces three felony endangerment charges for driving his semitrailer in the wrong lane of Interstate 90 Halloween night, making on-coming traffic narrowly swerve out of the way. 

Superior native brings nature to life in art work

For Tempe Regan, self-proclaimed nature artist it was while exploring one stone...

FWP to offer trapping classes for beginners as well as bowhunting courses

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will offer a short course tailored to those that do not trap but want to learn more about furbearer management, Montana trapping seasons and how to release traps.

Plains Trap Club holds turkey shoot

The Plains Trap Club held their annual spring turkey shoot last weekend.  The turkey shoot is a fun, special event open to the public and draws shooters from all over Montana and Idaho.

Free fishing for all on Father's Day Weekend - June 15 & 16

Here’s the perfect gift for Dad and Grandpa: free fishing for all over Father’s Day weekend, June 15-16.

FWP offers fishing for Father's Day Weekend

Here’s the perfect gift for Dad and Grandpa: free fishing for all over Father’s Day weekend, June 15-16.

COLUMN: No whistling in sports

You know who you are.

Senior spotlight: Ronald Forest

High School Graduate: 1963, St. Regis High School

Students make good showing at Regional BPA

Business Professionals of America (BPA) held its Regional Leadership Conference at the Missoula College in Missoula on Jan. 8. All three Mineral County High Schools sent teams to the conference with an overall good showing. Top placing students will go to State held in Billings in March.

Rodeo keeps growing alongside fair

Danielle Switalski

Cowboys sort herd of calves

Cow herding teams from all across the Northwest gathered at the Hole in the Wall Ranch near Fish Creek this weekend to participate in their annual Father’s Day Team Herding Competition.

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.

Men escape from Mineral County Jail

Nick Ianniello