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Clark Fork's Reese, Pereira heads to U.S. Junior Olympic Nationals
July 28, 2021 midnight

Clark Fork's Reese, Pereira heads to U.S. Junior Olympic Nationals

Both compete with Missoula-based Mountain West Track.

Search continues for missing Mineral County woman
July 25, 2021 11 p.m.

Search continues for missing Mineral County woman

According to county Sheriff Mike Toth, 33-year-old Rebekah Barsotti and her dog haven’t been seen since the afternoon of Tuesday, July 20.

Lolo National Forest road and trail closures on Stateline Complex Fire
July 24, 2021 8 a.m.

Lolo National Forest road and trail closures on Stateline Complex Fire

The Stateline Complex is burning on the St. Joe Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, to the south and west of the Idaho-Montana state line, and about 6.5 miles southwest of St. Regis.

Local man jailed after fracas with deputies
July 21, 2021 midnight

Local man jailed after fracas with deputies

He allegedly was armed with a crowbar. She said he threatened to break down the door.

July 21, 2021 midnight

Mineral County law roundup

Fire, MT Highway 135 MM 8, Dispatch took information from Sanders County, advised concerned citizens who were calling that we are aware and Forest Service is on scene.

'Better Together" seeks equality, inclusion
July 21, 2021 midnight

'Better Together" seeks equality, inclusion

Magone organized the event after reading about the Red Pill Festival taking place in the same location Saturday, July 24.

Passport in Time volunteers keep historic Savenac Nursery pristine
July 21, 2021 midnight

Passport in Time volunteers keep historic Savenac Nursery pristine

Keeping this treasure in pristine condition comes mostly from volunteers, with the lion's share of help from Passport in Time.

A helping hand: Mineral Moms Support Group
July 21, 2021 midnight

A helping hand: Mineral Moms Support Group

Along with these huge life adjustments many mothers also find that in the social media, pandemic times we live in, isolation can sometimes be the tender topping on the cake of motherhood.

Weather conditions continue dire fire forecast
July 21, 2021 midnight

Weather conditions continue dire fire forecast

Stage II restrictions went into effect last Friday in Lincoln, Sanders, Mineral and Lake counties, meaning all campfires are strictly prohibited.

Frances Ida Higgs
July 21, 2021 midnight

Frances Ida Higgs

Francie was born Dec. 26, 1937, in Peonia, Colorado.

Fire officials hosting meeting tonight in Thompson Falls
July 15, 2021 midnight

Fire officials hosting meeting tonight in Thompson Falls

Local and federal officials will provide updates to the status of work being done on wild fires scattered throughout the county.

Lolo National Forest issues multiple road, trail closures within West Lolo Complex
July 14, 2021 midnight

Lolo National Forest issues multiple road, trail closures within West Lolo Complex

Due to increased fire activity, closures will be in place for public and firefighter safety.

Blackhawk firefighting helicopter
July 14, 2021 midnight

Blackhawk firefighting helicopter

Two crew members work on the tail rotor of one of seven Blackhawk helicopters last Friday at the Superior County Airport. The team came from the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)

Mark Allen Magone
July 14, 2021 midnight

Mark Allen Magone

Born to Joseph and Edris (Huckaba) Magone, Mark joined his four siblings, Diane, Karen, Margaret and Dale at their home on Trout Creek.

July 14, 2021 midnight

Mineral County law roundup

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

July 11, 2021 midnight

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
July 8, 2021 12:05 p.m.

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
July 7, 2021 midnight

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.

Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority to host meeting July 13
July 7, 2021 midnight

Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority to host meeting July 13

Enter the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority which was developed by Missoula County Commissioner Dave Strohmaier.

Families enjoy Savenac fishing derby
June 30, 2021 midnight

Families enjoy Savenac fishing derby

The weather could not have been better for the annual Kids Fishing Derby held at the Savenac Historic Tree Nursery.