Bear regulations released

SANDERS COUNTY – With black bear season well underway in Sanders County, spring black bear hunters are urged by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to follow key regulations throughout the hunting season.

A helping hand

PLAINS – A number of residents throughout Sanders County spend time and money traveling to medical appointments both within and outside of the county.

DNRC spends Saturday completing helicopter training

SANDERS COUNTY - Saturday morning, members of the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) conducted helicopter awareness training throughout the morning.

Beautification Days come to town

THOMPSON FALLS - On Saturday groups of volunteers spread throughout Thompson Falls’ trails and parks to clean and build as part of “Beautification Days.”

Art camp held in Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS – Kids tried their hand at acrobatics, built cob sculptures and made their own cigar box guitars in Hot Springs over the past couple of weeks.

Counties warned of IRS phone scam

SANDERS AND MINERAL COUNTY - As tax season comes to a close, consumers need to be aware of sophisticated phone scams targeting individuals throughout the country. Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer.

An update from Rep. Schwaderer

Throughout the day I end up reading a good number of political articles, letters and updates from politicians and the like- and I’ve noticed something. The lion’s share of dialogue coming from elected officials is generally negative in nature- looking for the bad in society rather than the good. This week I would like to focus on some really amazing things happening right now that positively benefit every Montanan.

Fly-In offers community a look inside airport

In an effort to familiarize the community with the Mineral County Airport, the board organized a Fly-In event with festivities throughout the day Saturday.

Richard Carlson, 72

Surrounded by his family, Richard Carlson, age 72 of Plains, Montana passed away from brain hemorrhage brought on by Acute Leukemia Dec. 10, 2019, at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula, Montana.

Plains school takes unusual field trip

A few weeks ago, the Plains school took a different kind of field trip.

Plains welcomes new ambulance driver

Danielle Switalski

Students talk to lawmakers about underage drinking

A week of exciting, fun activities is at hand for the community of Superior. Several activities including a kids' camp, nightly barbecue, a pig roast and a special musical presentation have been planned for the week of August 1 through August 5. Superior Community Church along with a team of youth and their leaders of Christ Church of Federal Way will be presenting these events and working throughout the week to bless the local community.

Ministry coming to Superior

A week of exciting, fun activities is at hand for the community of Superior. Several activities including a kids' camp, nightly barbecue, a pig roast and a special musical presentation have been planned for the week of August 1 through August 5. Superior Community Church along with a team of youth and their leaders of Christ Church of Federal Way will be presenting these events and working throughout the week to bless the local community.

Trotters put up a tough fight

Danielle Switalski

National Bison Range offers free day

SANDERS COUNTY - Need an excuse getting outside and enjoying the fall weather? Want to hear elk bugling and see geese migrating? Your chance is coming up on Saturday, September 28 as the National Bison Range in Sanders County celebrates National Public Lands Day. Many federal lands throughout the nation will be waiving fees for the day, as will the Bison Range. So come visit us for free on September 28.

Lady Hawks end softball season at state

Purists of the sport will tell you that good pitching beats good offense every time.

A family away from home

Superior suffers first loss at St. Ignatius

It would be hard to say there’s a better 8-player high school football team in Montana if you look at the 58-0 win by top-ranked St. Ignatius (aka Mission) over the fourth-ranked Superior Friday night in St. Ignatius.

Sheriff's Office coordinates annual Tree of Hearts giving program

Santa Claus has a lot of helpers in Sanders County disguised as deputies and employees of the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office.

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.