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August 28, 2024 midnight

Prescribed burns OK'd near Rock Creek

The Lolo National Forest issued a final decision memo for the Rock Creek Ecosystem Maintenance Burning project to conduct prescribed burns on up to 19,855 acres to reduce wildfire hazard and improve wildlife habitat.

Plains school staff tests emergency procedures
August 28, 2024 midnight

Plains school staff tests emergency procedures

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

COLUMN: Kids these days
August 28, 2024 midnight

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.

New ADs take the helm at Plains, Thompson Falls
August 28, 2024 midnight

New ADs take the helm at Plains, Thompson Falls

A pair of home-towners were recently named activities directors at the two biggest schools in Sanders County.

Horseman ramp up for season with scrimmage
August 28, 2024 midnight

Horseman ramp up for season with scrimmage

Two things from the Plains High School pre-season football scrimmage this past Saturday: The Horsemen are going to be a factor this year, and watch out for mama!

Blue Hawks head into season with confidence
August 28, 2024 midnight

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
August 28, 2024 midnight

'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.

Five seniors lead Lady Hawks volleyball
August 28, 2024 midnight

Five seniors lead Lady Hawks volleyball

This could be a very interesting and rewarding season for Thompson Falls volleyball fans. With Plains, Eureka, Florence and Missoula Loyola in the mix, it can’t help but be challenging.

Plains cross-country stacked with fast fleet
August 28, 2024 midnight

Plains cross-country stacked with fast fleet

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

August 26, 2024 midnight

Grizzly bear euthanized after cattle depredations near Ovando

An adult male grizzly bear was euthanized last week after four livestock conflicts in the upper Blackfoot Valley during the past month, said Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Thompson Falls, Plains form co-op soccer team
August 26, 2024 midnight

Thompson Falls, Plains form co-op soccer team

Soccer fans, your time has come!

Property tax task force delivers recommendations to Gianforte
August 21, 2024 3 p.m.

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
August 21, 2024 8 a.m.

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.

Spotlight on the arts: Dominic Nelson
August 21, 2024 midnight

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.

August 21, 2024 midnight

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.

Tester's attacks on veteran-run business are shameful
August 21, 2024 midnight

Tester's attacks on veteran-run business are shameful

Bridger Aerospace started with four veterans in a barn in Montana. Our next mission became using battlefield technology to serve Americans at home.

Marjorie "Margie" (Heilman) Teeters, 82
August 21, 2024 midnight

Marjorie "Margie" (Heilman) Teeters, 82

Marjorie "Margie" (Heilman) Teeters, 82

August 21, 2024 midnight

COLUMN: Lift off

There should have been a NASA-like countdown. Three, two, one ... lift off!

History tour explores Cedar Creek ghost town
August 21, 2024 midnight

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
August 21, 2024 midnight

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.