Plains preliminary budget reviewed

The Plains preliminary budget was the topic of Monday evening’s two public meetings at City Hall.

Planning underway for Plains Beautification Day

Plains Beautification Day committee members Lana Dickens, Deborah Warren, Mary Helliwell and Anita Marsh met Wednesday evening to start planning for the Fall Beautification Day scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Plains school staff tests emergency procedures

Plains School staff members spent last Thursday practicing new emergency procedures.

COLUMN: Kids these days

In my life as a sports reporter roaming the highways and byways of these two counties, I have had a wonderful opportunity to dispel a millenniums old perception about today’s youth.

Blue Hawks head into season with confidence

Despite the loss of two college bound players, Thompson Falls head football coach Jared Koskela is optimistic his current group will have the grit to compete in the Western B 11-player conference this season.

'This is our time': Noxon led by groups of seniors

Over the summer, during voluntary weight and conditioning workouts, members of the Noxon High Red Devils six-player football team spent a significant amount of time thinking about the opportunity at hand.

Plains volleyball returns top talent

They will be without some key players from last year’s 9-8 team, but the Trotters volleyball team has some solid talent and experience returning for new head coach Kim Lakko.

Lady Tigers reload volleyball roster

By St. Regis' standards, last year would be considered an off year, even a rebuilding year as the young squad struggled with consistency.

Plains cross-country stacked with fast fleet

Plains 2024 cross country can be at least partially summoned up by one word: loaded.

Thompson Falls, Plains form co-op soccer team

Soccer fans, your time has come!

Property tax task force delivers recommendations to Gianforte

Gov. Greg Gianforte on Thursday listened to recommendations for property tax reform presented by members of his appointed task force while offering limited insight into his support or disapproval of specific proposals that will likely be debated in the upcoming legislative session.

Montana State University President Waded Cruzado to retire next year

Montana State University President Waded Cruzado announced Monday that the upcoming school year will be her last as the head of the flagship campus in Bozeman. Cruzado will retire effective June 30.

Property tax rebate claims now open

Eligible Montana homeowners may now claim a property tax rebate.

Spotlight on the arts: Dominic Nelson

“Spotlight on the Arts” by The Paradise Center honors and encourages students in the arts by highlighting their talent and acknowledging the support they receive through their schools and teachers.

Hoot-owl restrictions lifted around western Montana

After recent rain and cooler temperatures, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks lifted fishing restrictions on several rivers around the state last week. Water temperatures have cooled enough in some areas to meet the criteria to lift fishing restrictions.

Rural transportation program needs drivers for new hub

As many years as the Mineral County Pioneer Council has been in operation, numerous people are unfamiliar with the program.

History tour explores Cedar Creek ghost town

On Saturday, Sept. 7, one of the most popular historical field trips is taking place.

Back porch 'saloon' offers escape to the old West

Plains residents Dan and Pat Johnson were looking for a good way for friends and family to “come over, relax” and forget about everything going on these days.

Three fly free in northern Idaho

Birds of Prey Northwest releases eagle, hawk, osprey on the same day

The Veltkamps also set a red-tailed hawk free to fly above a rolling hay field that had just been mowed off Voeller Road near Worley, and then drove to Heyburn State Park to release an osprey.

Final preparations made for Sanders County fair

Final preparations for the 2024 Sanders County Fair took place during the August Fair Board meeting.