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February 21, 2013 9:25 a.m.

Tricon awarded tax break

Commissioners unanimously approve Tricon's application for a ten-year tax break on equipment and building additions made by company.

Sparks, Thilmony, Vanderwall earn state wrestling medals
February 13, 2019 5:04 p.m.

Sparks, Thilmony, Vanderwall earn state wrestling medals

Three Sanders County wrestlers were place winners at the Montana High School Association All-Class State Wrestling Tournament held last Friday and Saturday at MetraPark in Billings.

November 11, 2020 midnight

Kvelve's Comments: Wyo-Ida-Mont is the place to be

Wyo-Ida-Mont.

December 7, 2022 midnight

Surge of out-of-state hunters dominates FWP citizens advisory meeting

Concern over out-of-state hunters dominated a meeting of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Citizens Advisory Committee for Region 1 earlier this week.

Shoshone County not seeking death penalty in Kellogg massacre case
June 28, 2023 12:50 a.m.

Shoshone County not seeking death penalty in Kellogg massacre case

Shoshone County Prosecuting Attorney Benjamin Allen will not seek the death penalty as a sentencing option for accused murderer MajorJon Kaylor, according to a release from his office.

Trout Creek archers prep for Western U.S. Championships
April 12, 2023 midnight

Trout Creek archers prep for Western U.S. Championships

Archery is alive and well in Trout Creek, Montana.

August 2, 2023 midnight

COLUMN: College football trouble

Football, my beloved sport, may be in trouble.

Superior teacher to be inducted into Butte Sports Hall of Fame
March 28, 2017 10:38 p.m.

Superior teacher to be inducted into Butte Sports Hall of Fame

Lining the walls of the lobby at the Butte Civic Center are glass cases filled with plaques. Each one features a photo of an individual or team along with a short biography of their accomplishments in the world of sports. For 30 years, a Hall of Fame committee and a public forum selects around 15 individuals and teams to be inducted into the Butte Sports Hall of Fame each year.

March 10, 2015 7:33 p.m.

Charges filed

SANDERS COUNTY – Charges against a Plains resident accused of embezzling from a local business owner were reinstated last week by Sanders County Attorney Robert Zimmerman according to information supplied by Plains Police Chief Shawn Emmett.

Trotters head to State Tournament
May 20, 2015 10:59 p.m.

Trotters head to State Tournament

PLAINS – With only one spot remaining in the Western B-C Divisional Softball Tournament, the Plains-Hot Springs Trotters and Thompson Falls Lady Hawks faced off in a winner take all play-in game at Plains High School last Tuesday.

Plains track and field start off season
March 26, 2014 3:45 p.m.

Plains track and field start off season

PLAINS – The Horsemen and Trotters paid homage to the Greeks by running, throwing and jumping across the track and field in preparation for the first meet of the season. The athletes, particularly the girls, have much to live up to this year.

Homicide suspect was ex-girlfriend, mother of victim's child
March 27, 2019 7:16 p.m.

Homicide suspect was ex-girlfriend, mother of victim's child

The Polson woman accused of murdering Thompson Falls resident Matthew George LaFriniere in May 2018 was LaFriniere’s ex-girlfriend and had a child with him, according to charging documents filed last week in Sanders County District Court.

Cross Country teams see both group and individual victories
October 23, 2013 10:44 a.m.

Cross Country teams see both group and individual victories

The Thompson Falls Bluehawks cross country team brought home the Western B Divisional conference championship, while Plains Horseman Russell Kujala brought home his second win in two weeks

Montana rancher was trafficking, cross-breeding wild bighorn sheep, Justice Department says
March 27, 2024 9:30 a.m.

Montana rancher was trafficking, cross-breeding wild bighorn sheep, Justice Department says

A Montana man pleaded guilty March 12 to two felony wildlife crimes – a conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act and substantively violating the Lacey Act – as part of an almost decade-long effort to create giant sheep hybrids with an aim to sell the species to captive hunting facilities.

Whistlestop Cafe puts Paradise on the map
November 26, 2008 midnight

Whistlestop Cafe puts Paradise on the map

If the sweet scents of the delicious food being served isn't enough to entice a customer into the Whistlestop Cafe in Paradise then perhaps their newest attraction will add to the allure.

January 8, 2008 midnight

50 Years Ago

January 9, 1958: Alberton Gym Opens Friday—Alberton School Superintendent Elmore Smith welcomes all county residents to attend the open house at the school's new gymnasium on Friday evening, Jan. 10. The 120-foot by 75-foot new addition is adjacent to the old school building and it is incorporated into the older structure.

April 9, 2008 midnight

What makes us great?

What is it that makes this country great? The cause is not, as many will answer, “the land of opportunity.”

Clark Fork Lady Cats fall short of state tourney
November 6, 2018 11:02 a.m.

Clark Fork Lady Cats fall short of state tourney

The Western 13C District champion Clark Fork Lady Mountain Cats traveled to Manhattan Christian for Western C Divisionals on Nov. 1-3. The Cats faced Manhattan Christian in match 1 and were defeated, 25-11, 25-16, 25-14. On Friday, they faced Western C 14C District champion Plains, and lost in a five-set matchup: 25-22, 25-19, 15-25, 18-25, 15-10. The loss knocked the Lady Cats out of the tournament.

Missoula District Court Judge Halligan named to CASA Judicial Leadership Council
March 28, 2018 2:26 p.m.

Missoula District Court Judge Halligan named to CASA Judicial Leadership Council

SEATTLE — Missoula District Court Judge Leslie Halligan has been appointed to serve the National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association as a member of the newly formed Judicial Leadership Council.

Air ambulance charges can reach $100,000
May 4, 2016 10:23 a.m.

Air ambulance charges can reach $100,000

Emergency response in rural areas raises the question: How much is a life worth?