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

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.

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
Marjorie "Margie" (Heilman) Teeters, 82
COLUMN: Lift off
There should have been a NASA-like countdown. Three, two, one ... lift off!
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.