Sanders County reports first positive COVID-19 case

Sanders County health officials have reported the county’s first case of COVID-19.

PHOTOS: Ladies Luncheon at the Old DeBorgia

The annual ladies luncheon at the Old DeBorgia Schoolhouse last Saturday was the largest ever, with 30 "cowgirls" who enjoyed fantastic food while visiting, making new acquaintances accompanied with much laughter. The theme was for attendees to dress in western attire where Donna Richter won best dressed donning a vintage ladies western dress with a drover coat. Plans for next year are already underway. (Susan Charles photos)

Fire damages Plains home

Emergency personnel were paged out Friday at 12:43 p.m. for a house fire at 304 Clayton Street in Plains.Emergency personnel were paged out Friday at 12:43 p.m. for a house fire at 304 Clayton Street in Plains.

Plains VFW volunteers honor fallen veterans

Heavy rain couldn’t deter veterans with the Plains VFW Post 3596 from honoring the graves of veterans who have died.

National Bison Range switches to winter hours

With the weather change from the heat of summer to the crisp cold of winter, wildlife behavior also changes. One no longer needs to be up at the crack of dawn to catch sight of deer or elk. Except during storms, animals will be up  and about at any time throughout the short winter days. So it is a great time to visit your favorite National Wildlife Refuge, such as the National Bison Range in Moiese.

Montana State Library preserves Montana's digital history

(HELENA)--- On Monday, January 7th, the State of Montana web site featured Governor Schweitzer and information on the Governor-elect, who would be inaugurated later that day.  By the next morning, however, all of the information on Governor Schweitzer had vanished.  Suddenly, Governor Steve Bullock was prominently showcased.

March for Life takes place in Thompson Falls

Residents in Sanders County took part in the annual March for Life anti-abortion demonstration last week on a snowy, windy 16-degree day in Thompson Falls.

St. Regis Easter egg hunt

St. Regis Easter Egg Hunt

Superior High honors Class of 2024

Superior High honors Class of 2024

LifeFlight drops in to DeBorgia for training day

LifeFlight from Missoula made a flight to DeBorgia for the West End Volunteer Fire Department and St. Regis Volunteer Fire Department to train first-responders on landing zones and the safety on hot and standard loading procedures.

Hope for Harlee: Nonprofit raises funds for pediatric cancer

A flurry of activity at the Hope for Harlee Foundation booth at this year's Sanders County Fair brought awareness to the community about the loss of a young life through pediatric cancer.

Alberton to hold first community theater production

ALBERTON - The PEAK Foundation (Promoting Excellence in Alberton-area Kids) is sponsoring Alberton’s first community theater production, Briar Rose. The performances will be held Friday, August 16 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, August 17 at 10 a.m. Both shows will be performed in the Alberton School Cafeteria. This comedy and musical is a spoof on the old Sleeping Beauty tale where a prince falls in love with a woman who falls into a 100-year sleep. PEAK is looking for kids and adults of all ages to participate.

Plains kicks off holiday season with parade, shopping deals

The streets of Plains were full of holiday shoppers Saturday taking advantage of discounts being offered by local vendors.

Plains student musicians present upbeat concert

Months of hard work and hours of practicing by Plains students cumulated last week in an incredible performance by the choir, junior high band and concert band.

Scarywood Haunted Nights: The stuff of nightmares

Ernie Olson’s job is frightening. The North Idaho man jumps out of the bushes with a roaring chainsaw and chases groups of teenagers and adults screaming into the night.

Family fun at Trout Creek's Huckleberry Days

If you are a parachutist, being under the chute is a good place to be. If you attended this year’s Huckleberry Festival in Trout Creek, under the parachute was THE place to be.

Legals for June, 22 2022

Legals for December, 28 2022

Care packages sent to active-duty troops

Volunteers at the Plains VFW Post 3596 last week continued a long-standing tradition of assembling care packages for each active-duty service member from Sanders County.

Fraud Alert: Scammers claiming to be with DOJ, preying on elderly

The Montana Department of Justice is advising the public of an imposter scam in which persons claiming to represent the department are calling individuals and appear to be targeting the elderly.