Meth driving crime spree in Hot Springs

Even the small town of Hot Springs is not immune from the ravaging effects of dangerous drugs such as methamphetamine.

COLUMN: Jock Talk

As the “civic-minded” — not to be confused with “simple-minded” — public servant I am, I thought it would be good to provide a simple guide to “Sports Terms, aka Jock Talk” for those who may be as confused about this strange language associated with games.

Crowd protests decades-old Supreme Court abortion ruling

Nearly a hundred people gathered together to raise their voices hoping they could somehow traverse the frigid air to warm the hearts of those in charge of the nation's abortion laws last Tuesday in Thompson Falls.

Plains school board studies 4-day school week

The Plains School Board met Monday Oct. 20 and one of the main issues they discussed was the possibility of implementing a four day school week in the future.

Looking to keep the final SRO

The School Resource Officer program is up in the air once again. Dwindled down to one SRO - Sanders County Deputy Chris McGuigan - last year after a levy to continue both slots was defeated by county voters, the Sanders County Sheriff's Office is one again looking for support from the schools to keep that one SRO.

Superior students receive valuable welding certificates

The demand for welders is putting a spark in the U.S. job market due to increased construction and because within five years 25 percent of the skilled welders will be retiring. All this with a welder’s earning potential matching those of a mid-level executive of a Fortune 500 company. That’s why students in Superior’s welding class were excited and nervous for the opportunity to take national tests for welding certification.

Trapping continues to be challenged

Cases of credit card fraud rise in Superior area

Students to perform concerts for the holidays

MINERAL COUNTY – To celebrate the holiday season, students from the schools in St. Regis, Alberton and Superior will each hold a special Christmas concert for the enjoyment of the community.

Reformed vaping addict warns students about dangers

Thursday afternoon, he students of Plains High School gathered in the gymnasium for a presentation on the harms of E-cigarettes and vaping.

"I Love to Read" month wraps up in Alberton

The Alberton elementary school finished its annual “I Love to Read” month last week. On Wednesday, the library wrapped up the month with awards and activities for the students. The theme this year was about trains and railroads.

Titans tip Mountain Cats

Remembering the Titans may well be something the Clark Fork Mountain Cats will not want to do.

STEAM comes to Alberton School District

Turkey Tech in Alberton...

Mineral, Sanders counties get $900,000 in federal payments

Mineral and Sanders counties will receive more than $900,000 this year from the federal government under a long-running program that compensates local governments for nontaxable federal land.

Horse Plains VFW hosting Labor Day events

The cancellation of the 2020 Sanders County Fair and Rodeo, along with the always popular demolition derby, left a big hole in entertainment options for area residents suffering from COVID-19 fatigue frustrations.

State approves Big Arm archery range project

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is moving forward with a proposal to develop a public archery range at the Big Arm Unit of Flathead Lake State Park.

St. Regis girls win 14C consolation final

As advertised, the St. Regis Lady Tigers are not a team to be overlooked in high school basketball’s postseason battles.

Rep. Loge provides information from Transportation Interim Committee

Some other topics of discussion for future meetings are the electric vehicle increased use and a form of registration to pay for the road use cost, similar to the gas tax.

Zinke files financial disclosure statement

He's running for Montana's new U.S. House district, which the state gained due to a population increase from 2010 to 2020.

Lady Tigers place second at Arlee tournament

In a field packed with local teams and several from outside the area, the Lady Tigers won their pool in the round-robin style competition, allowing them to advance to the championship round.