Pool opens for summer

Perhaps some of the fondest memories of childhood are those spent splashing around in the town's swimming pool. Whether jumping off the diving board or doing belly flops, the community pool is the spot where children beg their parents to take them.

Hot Springs gunman files guilty plea

Following police standoff back in May, man pleads guilty to criminal endangerment

A Hot Springs man filed a guilty plea last Thursday in District

Homesteader Days celebrates 61 years

In 1949, the first homesteaders came to Hot Springs, signing the official registry for the town.

Plains looks to equalize water meters

The town of Plains is currently looking for ways to equalize the water usage among all the residences throughout town.

Summer hours at the National Bison Range

National Bison Range wtiched to 15 hour days last week

Come Memorial Day weekend, the National Bison Range changed to its longer summer hours of operation. Starting Saturday, May 29, 2010, the Refuge will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Visitors should remember that they will need to start Red Sleep Mountain Drive no later than 7 p.m. to be finished before the main gates close (this closing time is 6 p.m. until May 29). The Refuge is closed at night to all public use.

Students place in top ten at BPA Nationals

The seven Superior Business Professional of America students weren't sure if they were going to get enough money to go to the BPA National Conference, but from May 6 through May 13, the students were in Anaheim, California, thanks to the support of the community.

Danielle's column: Bear watch

It was bound to be an amazing weekend. My Milwaukee friend Molly was visiting Plains for the week and having never seen mountains before, I decided to pull out all the stops and embark on an adventure through the Montana wilderness.

Hot Springs man arrested after three-hour standoff with police

HOT SPRINGS-- Local law enforcement responding to reports of

Montana Aquatic Invasive Species Act

During the 2009 Legislative Session, we passed Senate Bill 343, an act creating the Montana Aquatic Invasive Species Act. It defines departmental responsibilities, encourages cooperation among public and private entities, grants rulemaking authority, authorizes the use of management areas to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, provides for the prevention and control of infestations, authorizes inspection of the exterior of vessels for aquatic invasive species, prohibits the transfer or transport of aquatic invasive species, and authorizes emergency declarations and provision for civil and criminal penalties.

Seeds, soils and Starts starts on Saturday

Thompson Falls, MT - Rain or shine, this Saturday features the early season event of the Thompson Falls Market "Seeds, Soil & Starts" from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the west lot of the Falls Motel.

Congressman Rehberg speaks in Superior

The Mineral County Republicans held their annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner on Saturday. The county party serves as a platform to raise money for the county party and to introduce the republican candidates that are seeking local offices this election year. Congressman Denny Rehberg served as the keynote speaker for night's festivities. The event took place at the Rock-n-Rodeo in Superior.

Bison Range set to open Red Sleep Drive

Now that winter is over, it's time to get outside and enjoy springtime. If the weather and road conditions cooperate, the Refuge will open Red Sleep Mountain Drive on Saturday, May 8 for the 2010 visitor season.

Rappin' cowboy stops in Hot Springs

The unlikely combination of country music and rap was brought to Fergie’s pub in Hot Springs on Thursday evening.

Burn permits required May 1

Beginning May 1, and continuing until conditions are no longer favorable for safe burning, permits are required to burn yard debris or logging slash.

Sheriff's Report

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Riding ridges

Trout Creek riding club has been riding the Cabinets and serving the community for 19 years

North Face’s motto is “never stop exploring.” One club in Trout Creek, Montana has lived out that motto for the last twenty years.

Video game livens up Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Jes Stugelmayer

Health and saving at top of resolution list

Jes Stugelmayer

Mayor Brinson keeps projects going in 2nd term

Danielle Switalski

Noxon throws weight around at Buzz Lucey

Matt Unrau