Mineral County law roundup

Body Found, Dena Mora Rest Area, Deputy Coroner responded, on-going investigation at this time.

Sanders County will implement Stage 2 fire restrictions

In the county, the National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures in the mid 90s through next Monday with south winds at 10 to 15 mph and gusts as high as 25 mph.

Lolo National Forest Issues Closures for Two Mile Fire

The Lolo National Forest has issued road and trail closures for the Two Mile Fire.

Fire meeting planned Sunday evening at MIneral Co. Fairgrounds

This meeting will be open to the public and streamed live on the West Lolo Complex Facebook page.

Firefighters battle several lightning-caused blazes in Western Montana

U.S. Forest Service firefighters worked with local crews on the Lolo while Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal personnel continued to actively battle several fires after last Wednesday’s thunderstorms.

Local fire danger rating raised to high level

Along with several other states in the Northwest, Montana has been riding out an impressive heat wave.

Northwest lawmakers seek progress on Columbia River Treaty

The treaty, which took more than 20 years to negotiate, came together after a 1948 flood washed away what once was Oregon's second-biggest city, Vanport.

Washington man accused of trafficking fentanyl into Montana

Aaron Ramirez Espinoza, 36, faces four charges, including three felony counts of criminal possession of dangerous drugs with the intent to distribute.

New load postings issued by state for Clark Fork River Bridge

Montana Department of Transportation issues new load postings for the Clark Fork River Bridge in Mineral County.

St. Regis School Honor Roll

Students from elementary to high school.

St. Regis July 4 parade route altered

The temporary parade route for this year will travel north on Main Street...

Former Superior, St. Regis school students enjoy reunion

Former and current residents from Superior and St. Regis schools spent four days at a reunion...

Legals for June, 30 2021

St. Regis nonagenarian bags an elk

It had been a few years, maybe 10, since St. Regis resident John Cochran last killed an elk during hunting season.

Mineral Co. driver's education teachers are dedicated

To become a certified driver's education instructor, there is a big commitment to make and an even larger amount of studying and testing.

Legals for June, 23 2021

Man arrested in alleged knife assault in St. Regis

A former member of Montana State University’s Native American Studies program was recently accused of threatening two men with a knife in Mineral County.

Trail Rail Run Harvey family

Cameron Harvey from the husband and wife relay team “Lightning Fast Duo,” reached the Ward Creek aid station mid-afternoon on Saturday to catch his breath and trade off with his wife Lesley Harvey. The couple is from Spokane but Lesley grew up in Bigfork. Cameron stated, "For many years we've talked about doing this race especially with the drives back and forth we see this route along the way, I'm glad we finally did it." The Harveys completed 50 miles from Mullan, Idaho to St. Regis as part of the longest running course the Trail Rail Run offers. Trading off every 10 miles or so Lelsey shared, "Cameron did the 8 miles up the mountain to Lookout Pass, and then I did the next 9 going back down." Lesley then finished off the duo's tag team efforts crossing the finish line at the St. Regis park completing the race in 6:45. (Amy Quinlivan/Mineral Independent)

Brad Richard Hutchins

Brad Richard Hutchins was born on July 29, 1972, in Whitefish, Montana.

Richter new chief at West End Volunteer Fire Dept.

After many years of service, previous chief Dick Hughes recently resigned.