Montana will decommission most airway beacons

HELENA — The Montana Department of Transportation has reached a decision regarding the future of the Airway Beacon Program.

Montana DOT proposes bridge repair on Highway 135

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is conducting a public meeting to discuss a proposal to repair the bridge deck on the bridge crossing the Clark Fork on Montana 135 between Saint Regis and Paradise.

New case of West Nile crops up in Hot Springss

Matt Unrau

Board prepares for upcoming county fair

PLAINS – Fair board members were busy checking things off their list and making sure everything is ready for the quickly approaching Sanders County Fair.

Rockstars Salon offers skincare enhancement

The largest organ of the human body, the epidermis (skin) is often the most neglected and abused with daily monotonous routines such as walking outside, but now area residents can look to remedy such damage and more with visits to Rockstars Salon in Plains. 

Getting to know the next possible Alberton mayor

Henderson patrols Forest Service land in two counties

As the law enforcement officer for the Forest Service covering Mineral and most of Sanders counties, Bobby Henderson is right where he wants to be.

Building Community Through Adventure: St. Patrick's gathering supports new nonprofit

In the centuries following Saint Patrick’s death (believed to have been on March 17, 461), the mythology surrounding his life became ever more ingrained in the Irish culture.

Superior considers Superfund status

Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency met with the Superior Town Council Monday evening to talk with them about the possibility of Superior becoming a Superfund site.

Men of Worth to play in Superior this week

From Scotland’s outer islands and Ireland’s west, some of America’s most authentic musical heritage is coming to Superior.

Men of Worth to perform in Superior

From Scotland’s outer islands and Ireland’s west, some of America’s most authentic musical heritage is coming to Superior.

Anaconda mining company admits exposing employees to arsenic

U.S. Minerals also has agreed to resolve a related civil case brought by OSHA, alleging 19 serious health and safety violations with a total penalty of $106,800.

Noxon students put science projects to the test

On a cold snowy day, Noxon’s Elementary's kindergarten through sixth-grade classes celebrated their first annual science, technology, engineering, art and math fair, better known as “STEAM.”

Sanders County Game Warden on duty

Danielle Switalski

Basketball returns to action following Christmas break

Velcro down basketball fans, the boys are back from winter break and ready to rumble.

Thompson Falls hosts Ted Kato Memorial tourney

Local teams and individuals had good showings against a big field of wrestlers who came to Thompson Falls Saturday to compete in the Ted Kato Memorial tournament.

New K-12 private school to open near Thompson Falls

It’s not just parents who are dissatisfied with public education these days. There are also teachers who want a better way for their students to learn.

St. Regis teacher nominated for LifeChanger of the Year

St. Regis Elementary School sixth-grade teacher Tim Yeager has been nominated for the 2017-18 national LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.

Kvelve's Comments: The injury bug

The ugly side of sports can happen at any minute.

Gianforte presses to extinguish all wildfires in 2022

Gov. Greg Gianforte asked land managers for their commitment to aggressive initial attack to extinguish all wildfires at a 2022 wildfire briefing in Helena on Monday.