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Madplume found guilty
February 5, 2014 5:35 p.m.

Madplume found guilty

POLSON - Melvin Madplume’s weeklong trial reached a conclusion on Saturday afternoon, when a jury found the Ronan defendant guilty of deliberate homicide and sexual intercourse without consent. Madplume, 30, stood accused of raping and killing his cousin, Laurence Kenmille, in a private room at Wild Horse Hot Springs, near the town of Hot Springs, last May.

Red Devils continue to put up tough front
February 5, 2014 11:56 a.m.

Red Devils continue to put up tough front

NOXON – The Red Devils played two strong games this week and continue to work on their goal of putting a full game together.

February 18, 2014 12:58 p.m.

Wolf and lion seasons on par with last year's numbers

SANDERS COUNTY – Predators are high on the wish list as hunting seasons slowly winds to a close. Currently both mountain lion and wolf season are well underway with numbers on par from previous seasons.

Wild Horse Plains course hosts invitational
April 22, 2015 11:09 p.m.

Wild Horse Plains course hosts invitational

PLAINS – The Plains golf team hosted area schools at the Wild Horse Plains Golf Club last weekend.

August 8, 2015 11:46 a.m.

Officer-involved shooting in Superior

SUPERIOR – The carnival atmosphere of the 2015 Mineral County Fair and Rodeo was shattered by the sounds of gunfire Friday night after a Mineral County Sheriff’s deputy opened fire and killed a suspect directly across the street from the rodeo arena.

St. Regis girls edge out Lady Savage Heat
October 11, 2015 7:32 p.m.

St. Regis girls edge out Lady Savage Heat

HOT SPRINGS – After a hard-fought game, where they came back from the edge of defeat, the Hot Springs volleyball team was defeated in their game against the St. Regis Lady Tigers.

March 13, 2015 4:35 p.m.

Energy companies need to pay up

In Montana, we believe in fairness and a level playing field. But right now, oil and gas companies extracting Montana resources are not paying their fair share. From 2008 to 2014, these companies received a tax break of more than $126 million, costing local communities and the state critical revenue to meet infrastructure, social service, and public safety needs.

After school program designed with all in mind
May 13, 2015 3:39 p.m.

After school program designed with all in mind

TROUT CREEK - The Trout Creek after school program celebrated its last day Thursday with pizza and bingo.

Program teaches science through art
September 16, 2015 5:22 p.m.

Program teaches science through art

PLAINS - Second graders at Plains Elementary School are learning about science in a unique way this fall, after their teachers were awarded a grant to bring integrated arts education to their classrooms.

Bass Divisionals to be held in Sanders County
February 26, 2014 1:32 p.m.

Bass Divisionals to be held in Sanders County

TROUT CREEK – Semi pro fishers and amateurs will flock to the area in May to participate in the Bassmasters Divisional competition.

Trotters volleyball team wraps up camp
July 30, 2014 1:12 p.m.

Trotters volleyball team wraps up camp

PLAINS – Volleyballs shot from one end of the gym to the other as the Trotters geared up for their upcoming fall season last week.

Bauer wins county sheriff race
June 12, 2014 12:38 p.m.

Bauer wins county sheriff race

MINERAL COUNTY - Tom Bauer is already hard at work improving the Mineral County Sheriff’s Department.

February 26, 2014 10:47 a.m.

Lady Savage Heat season wraps up

HOT SPRINGS – In the first round of District Tournament play, the fifth-seeded Lady Savage Heat faced off against the fourth-seeded Superior Lady Bobcats. The Hot Springs girls fought hard to continue their season but the Lady Bobcats proved to be worthy adversaries.

St. Regis shooting class offers tactical training
April 10, 2014 3:04 p.m.

St. Regis shooting class offers tactical training

ST. REGIS- Hidden in the depths of the mountains between St. Regis and the Sanders County line, you will find Tom Ewing and his shooting range.

Pass, Punt and Kick
October 3, 2014 5:50 p.m.

Pass, Punt and Kick

THOMPSON FALLS – A group of children in Thompson Falls took some time out of their Sunday afternoon to take part in a countywide football competition for boys and girls.

February 19, 2014 2:28 p.m.

Propane prices spike in county

SANDERS COUNTY – The rising prices of propane have caused some serious woes this winter. Local propane vendors explained why costs have been so high, how they feel about the situation and what the future may hold.

2014 jump starts with Fun Run and Polar Plunge
January 8, 2014 1:27 p.m.

2014 jump starts with Fun Run and Polar Plunge

THOMPSON FALLS – The annual Fun Run and Polar Plunge took place Wednesday with 127 participants.

TRACS rethinks fall festival fundraiser
September 17, 2014 12:33 p.m.

TRACS rethinks fall festival fundraiser

THOMPSON FALLS – Thompson River Animal Care Shelter held their annual fall fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 13 and although traffic was light, those in attendance enjoyed good food, good drinks and good entertainment.

Panthers see improvement over the weekend
January 8, 2014 12:45 p.m.

Panthers see improvement over the weekend

ALBERTON – Despite two defeats, the Alberton Panthers saw improvement last week when they went up against the Seeley-Swan Blackhawks and the Lincoln Lynx.

August 6, 2014 1:08 p.m.

Charge filed in baby's death

THOMPSON FALLS – A charge has been filed against a father for the deliberate homicide of his three-month old child, after it was determined the child was a victim of Shaken Baby Syndrome.