Ornelas honored for work on DUI Task Force

Montana has 36 approved county-level DUI Task Forces serving 39 counties. Officials say effective DUI task forces are an important mechanism for decreasing the state's alcohol-related injury and fatality rates.

Hunting success

Hunting success

Superior students invited to participate in All-Stars Band Festival

Debbie Merrill is the band instructor for the Superior School District and is very proud of every one of her students, especially the four who were recently invited to participate in the All-Stars Band Festival.

4-H Achievement Night

Achievement Night recognized the livestock kids of the Mineral County 4-H program for the calendar year and monies from the livestock sale and fair premiums were distributed. Plans and policies were discussed on what will be needed, especially when the Mineral County Fair (Aug. 1-3) arrives, and the 4-H Livestock Auction occurs. Dave Brink and Emily Parks (left), MSU Extension Agents for the county, sort out the belt buckle trophies and achievement certificates before the meeting which was followed up with a potluck.

Local timber company honored with forestry award

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte traveled to Plains last week to honor and bestow the annual Forest Products Award to a family-owned business based out of Libby.

Herbert “Herb” Stelling

Herbert “Herb” Stelling, 94, of Superior passed away Sept. 18, 2023 at his home in Superior surrounded by loved ones.

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

COLUMN: Intestinal fortitude at 14C tourney

Intestinal fortitude, otherwise known as courage and stamina, among other definitions as outlined in Webster’s Dictionary, were on full display this past week in Hot Springs.

Red Lodge ends Thompson Falls' season with shutout

Top seed Red Lodge showed why they are a prime contender for a state title in Class B-11 player football with a convincing 42-0 win over Thompson Falls Saturday in Red Lodge.

Meetings will discuss proposed hunting regs

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a series of virtual and in-person public meetings around the state to present proposed hunting regulations for 2024/2025 hunting seasons.

A productive legislative session for hunters and landowners

Hunting season has arrived! As hunters flock to the hills in pursuit of Montana’s treasured big game species, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the good work that was done in this spring’s legislative session for hunters, landowners, and conservationists alike.

Montana solicits input on wolf management plan

Montana has a new draft plan to guide its management of wolves, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced late last week.

Savage Heat top Valier in playoff game

It was a good day to be a Hot Springs sports fan.

Hot Springs takes second at district volleyball

In the end, after eight grueling hours of volleyball in one day, one team walked away with the No. 1 seed in this coming week’s Divisional tournament at Manhattan Christian High School in Churchill, MT, just outside of Manhattan.

Lady Hawks second at Western 7B volleyball

This one followed the script. Four favorites to advance out of the six team Western 7B District volleyball tournament this past week in Plains did just that.

Hunter check station totals tracking just above average

After the first two weekends of big game season, west-central Montana hunter check stations are collectively reporting elk and deer harvest totals slightly down from last season and just up from the five-year average.

Legals for November, 1 2023

Bobcats playoff bound after win over Mission.

Revenge, it is said, is a dish best served cold.

Balance tests to be offered at CFVH Rehab

The art of balance — it’s one of those things we don’t often think about but is vital to how we function daily.

Idaho Forest Group auctions off remaining equipment

In 1890 the Northern Pacific Railroad was built through Western Montana, and in 1897 the first large lumber mill was built at St. Regis.