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Mineral Co. driver's education teachers are dedicated
To become a certified driver's education instructor, there is a big commitment to make and an even larger amount of studying and testing.
Man arrested in alleged knife assault in St. Regis
A former member of Montana State University’s Native American Studies program was recently accused of threatening two men with a knife in Mineral County.
County resident accused of shooting father in Trout Creek
A Thompson Falls man is lodged in the Sanders County Jail after authorities say he tried to kill his father during a recent domestic incident.
Hecla forging ahead with Northwest Montana mines
Officials with an Idaho-based mining company developing two large copper and silver mines in Northwest Montana said they are undeterred by a recent ruling...
Trail Rail Run Harvey family
Cameron Harvey from the husband and wife relay team “Lightning Fast Duo,” reached the Ward Creek aid station mid-afternoon on Saturday to catch his breath and trade off with his wife Lesley Harvey. The couple is from Spokane but Lesley grew up in Bigfork. Cameron stated, "For many years we've talked about doing this race especially with the drives back and forth we see this route along the way, I'm glad we finally did it." The Harveys completed 50 miles from Mullan, Idaho to St. Regis as part of the longest running course the Trail Rail Run offers. Trading off every 10 miles or so Lelsey shared, "Cameron did the 8 miles up the mountain to Lookout Pass, and then I did the next 9 going back down." Lesley then finished off the duo's tag team efforts crossing the finish line at the St. Regis park completing the race in 6:45. (Amy Quinlivan/Mineral Independent)
Richter new chief at West End Volunteer Fire Dept.
After many years of service, previous chief Dick Hughes recently resigned.
Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority adds another member
The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (BSPRA) grew a bit larger this week when its board of directors approved...
State judge rules Hecla subject to bad actor law
State District Court Judge Mike Menahan in Helena said in a recent ruling that Hecla Mining Company and Chief Executive Officer Phillips Baker, Jr. are subject to the state’s “bad actor” law that blocks individuals and companies who don’t clean up their old mines from starting new ones.
Superior celebrates its high school graduates
The 2021 graduating class of Superior High School was like any other group of adolescents...
Superior High School golf team third at state
The team had a score of 275 at the state finals at the Riverside Country Club in Bozeman last month.
Murder charge dropped against woman accused of killing ex-husband
A judge on Tuesday permanently dismissed a charge of deliberate homicide against Bellesen, who maintains she was acting in self-defense when she killed Jacob Glace on Oct. 8.
Murphy Creek Rec Area dedication set for June 5
National Trails Day is held on the first Saturday in June and with activities and family events taking place all over the country, an exciting day is on tap for everyone who attends the Murphy Creek Recreation Area for its official dedication.
Old Schoolhouse Rock car show set for June 5
Chairman of the board for the Old School Rockers car club and the car show itself Mike Curtin anticipates a promising turnout this year.
Thompson Falls' Burk is a state champ in shot put
All year, Thompson Falls senior Cody Burk has been among the best throwers in Montana and Saturday at the Class B state championships in Laurel, he cemented that status with a state title in the shot put.
Noxon's Morgan headlines Sanders County performances at state
Three Sanders County athletes had plenty to celebrate after several medal-winning performances.
Clark Fork's Reese is a state champ in the javelin
Reese won the event at the Missoula County Stadium after delivering a personal best throw of 128 feet, 3 inches.
Thompson Falls woman honored by state
EMS for Children Pediatric EMS Award, Victoria Good, Thompson Falls Ambulance
Angler catches new state record walleye
Johnson's fish weighed in at 18.02 pounds on a certified scale, measured 32.25 inches in length and 22 inches in girth
State seeks info on snapping turtles
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking for help from the public in reporting snapping turtle sightings in west-central Montana.
The music has returned to St. Regis, Mullan schools
They got the band back together, at St. Regis School and then some.