Dixon 4-H'ers set the pace at livestock exhibits

There are all kinds of things most people think they will never see. Add sheep on a treadmill to the list.

Riverdogs manager Zigler steps down

Almost every coach, when asked what he or she likes best about the role, will get a distant look in their eyes as they reflect on this most important of tasks.

St. Regis woman creates Christian-based grief support group

For anyone who has ever lost a loved one, they understand that grief isn’t something that truly goes away, it only changes.

What to know about reporting animal bite incidents in Mineral County

Dog bites are a regular entry in the weekly Mineral County Sheriff’s log, with more reports coming in the spring and summer months.

Sweet success: Local woman's relish business thriving

“It all started in the late 70s when we lived in Utah and I was making this little, tiny recipe that went over really well with my family and friends. But I could only make six or seven jars at a time,” all done by hand in her home kitchen, remembers Mary Ippisch, owner and president of Western Montana Specialty Foods, Inc.

Spotlight on the Arts: Ava Bouquet

"Spotlight the Arts" is a new feature, sponsored by the Paradise Center, which is designed to showcase the talents of Sanders County students participating in the arts.

New superintendent hopes to bring cooperative approach to Glacier

When David Roemer earned his graduate degree from the University of Montana, he never dreamed he would later return to the state as the superintendent of Glacier National Park.

Legals for July, 27 2022

Pickup driver hits family in East Glacier, kills 2 with shotgun

Montana authorities say a man drove his pickup truck into a family as they walked in a tourist village bordering Glacier National Park and opened fire at them with a shotgun.

Paradise: Water District resolution seeks to recoup funds

Saddle up friends and foes, dudes and dudettes, there’s more riding to do and some potentially hazardous trails to head down.

Plains schools donates van to veterans program

For the longtime servant of Plains Public Schools, it was an inglorious last ride across the campus parking lot.

Mineral County Fair offers homespun charm

Mineral County (54) is Western Montana’s scenic gateway.

Hunters help clear abandoned wire in Montana elk country

Plastics are destroying aquatic life in the oceans. Wind turbines are killing bats and birds that fly into them. And vacated wire is causing slow, painful deaths for elk on the Idaho-Montana state line.

Flathead cherry harvest a few weeks away

Storms, floods, and cooler weather are expected to delay the first harvest of Flathead Lake cherries this year. Despite the delay and a few orchards that suffered damage due to hail, Flathead Lake Cherry Growers are still expecting an abundant harvest this summer.

Troy man kills 2 wolves that attacked his pet goats

There are two fewer wolves on the prowl in Lincoln County.

Legals for July, 20 2022

St. Regis cancer survivor connects with church members through sign language

When you first encounter St. Regis resident Jack Robertson, you would never know he suffers from a speech disability.

Legals for July, 13 2022

Noxon celebrates Independence Day

Famed American artist and illustrator Norman Rockwell would probably have loved every minute of the 2022 Noxon Fourth of July party.

Hunter ed course planned in August

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will be holding an in-person classroom course Monday, Aug. 8 through Friday, Aug. 12 from 6-9 p.m. in the Superior Ranger District Office, 309 West Riverside Ave.