Plains softball move on to state

Lawmakers to discuss slew of hot-button topics at mid-session

HELENA — The Montana Legislature is about to hit its hump day — on Saturday, March 2, the session is officially halfway through. Lawmakers will discuss a slew of hot-button issues this week, including sales tax, corporate media ownership, campaign mailers, surprise medical bills, and international trade wars. Here’s what to keep an eye on for Week 8:

Superior QRU team up and running

Since December of 2021 the Superior Volunteer Fire Department has been getting acquainted with its brand-new Quick Response Unit.

Water rights board faces urgent task list

A new water management board for the Flathead Reservation faces a hefty punch list of to-dos ahead of registering scores of pre-existing water rights now under its purview.

Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force meets

THOMPSON FALLS – The Sanders County Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force assembled last week to discuss steps to limit the spread of invasive species in the county’s waterways as the recreation filled warm summer months approach.

Hanley reflects on her time in Alberton

ALBERTON - Delani Hanley proved that through hard work anything is possible.

County celebrates National Library Week

As libraries around the country celebrate National Library Week from April 10 to April 16, 2011, Mineral County Public Library will have their own unique celebration. 

Hayden Hanks named to Shrine Game roster

Working hard and being dedicated to your craft almost always comes with rewards.

FWP seeks to simplify hunting regulations

But this year, FWP will tackle more significant changes such as combining hunting districts and simplifying license structures.

Plains' Mikiah Cook leads state 4-H Ambassador Team

Mikiah Cook is not your average “politician.”

Montana’s first territory capital celebrates its past with Bannack Days

Nestled along Grasshopper Creek, among the foothills of the Pioneer Mountains, lies what is now know as Bannack State Park.

Wanted fugitive arrested in Mineral County

A fugitive wanted after a series of burglaries and vehicle thefts in Washington and Idaho was arrested while hiding in a camper in Mineral County on Friday morning, according to Mineral County Sheriff Mike Toth.

Report: Just 16% of Montanans smoke, but tobacco leading cause of death, disease

More than 16 percent of Montanans smoke, and tobacco is the leading cause of death and disease in the state, the American Lung Association said this week in a news release encouraging people to quit.

COLUMN: On the road again

It was a stark and beautiful reminder of just how big Montana is.

Hot Springs girls Belgrade bound

Savage Heat goes 2-1 in divisionals to advance to the state tournament for the first time in nearly 20 years

Superior starts season strong

Boys finish third; girls finish in eighth

Special election continues to be mired in confusion

“What is better for democracy than to put a ballot in the hands of every registered voter?” was the prominent headline on an April 7 press release by Governor Steve Bullock. He issued an amendatory veto to House Bill 83, and added language that would allow counties to conduct the special Congressional election by automatic absentee mailing.

Letters to the Editor; The math doesn't add up in Governor Bullock's energy plan

Isn’t it amazing that the Keystone XL pipeline has been being “studied” by federal agencies for over six years, yet the EPA is giving Americans only 180 days to look at the impacts of their overhaul of our entire national energy system?

Strong showing for county wrestlers at divisional meet

EUREKA – Wrestlers from throughout Sanders County had an opportunity to move on to the State Tournament last weekend.

Plains Ambulance services look for a place to expand

PLAINS – The Town of Plains held its regular meeting of the Plains Town Council on Thursday, May 1, at 7:00 p.m. in the town hall council room.