War veteran receives warm welcome in Superior

Waters retired as a Colonel from the U.S. Army in 2017 after 30 years.

Mack Days fishing tournament begins Sept. 16

The event is used as a management tool to reduce numbers of nonnative lake trout in Flathead Lake.

Mullan Road conference returns to St. Regis

The annual Mullan Road Conference returns to its birthplace as the original gathering was held when the John Mullan statue in St. Regis was rededicated in 1989.

Searchers recover body of kayaker from Flathead Lake

Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said deputies from his department and divers from the Flathead County Sheriff's Office recovered the body of 29-year-old Nicholas Lockwood on Thursday.

Legals for August, 25 2021

Public warned about virtual kidnapping scams

No one has been physically kidnapped in these schemes, but they are often traumatic for everyone involved.

Veteran Superior volleyball squad has high hopes

The three seniors, all of whom have excelled in other sports during their high school years, bring size, quickness and pure athletic ability to the cause as Superior looks to rebound from a mildly disappointing 2020 campaign that was marred by Covid related situations across the state.

Chisholm pleased with new Plains School addition

In addition to the sports court, which is identical in size to the existing gymnasium and comes with electric, roll-out bleachers, the building provides prized new space for the school’s arts program.

Don't forget about the chokecherry

These tart natural gems aren’t sold in the form of tasty treats at gift shops across the state, or displayed on highway signs at local fruit stands. But they might just be one of the most important and historical plants around.

Nonpartisan solutions for wildfire prevention and forest restoration

Even if you don’t see the flames, the smoke and poor visibility is hard to ignore. Yet, ignoring the issue and letting politics get in the way of action is exactly the problem in Washington, D.C.

Superior Bobcats hope to fill big shoes of Mask, Waddle

Every year, some holes caused by graduation need to be filled by underclassmen brimming with enthusiasm and hope.

Montana Viewpoint: The enemy is us

The ways we are currently dealing with Covid and global warming may validate that belief sooner than later. It was once commonplace to distinguish humans from other species by saying humans were rational thinkers.

Polson man accused of impersonating federal marshal

Pernell Dionne, 36, appeared in Lincoln County Justice Court last week on a single count of impersonating a public servant. He was initially held on a $5,000 bond, according to a story in the Western News.

State has new online dashboard for Montana wildfires

The state has experienced nearly 1,800 fire starts this year.

Conservation groups challenge DEQ over ending ‘bad actor’ lawsuit

In a filing Aug. 2 in Lewis and Clark County District Court, the groups said they were “disappointed” by DEQ’s recent decision not to label Hecla president Phillips Baker, Jr. a “bad actor” for failing to clean up the Zortman-Landusky gold mine.

Plains man pleads guilty to burglary in Flathead

A plea deal calls for Raymond to receive a 5-year sentence to the state Department of Corrections on the burglary charge.

Gov. Gianforte announces deals to improve Clark Fork River flows

Governor Greg Gianforte announced Thursday agreements that secure water releases to improve stream flows in the Clark Fork River.

Thorne Creek firefighter threatened; evac notices lifted

Thompson Falls Police Chief Chris Nichols addressed the threat as well as the efforts of Montana National Guard members and fire crews.

Mineral County Youth Shooting Sports Cornhole Tournament Aug. 14

The tournament starts at about 11 a.m. and should be finishing up at 6 p.m. They will have burgers, hot dogs, water and Gatorade on site for purchase.

Celebrating the urban chicken craze

While many have just recently hopped onto the backyard chicken bandwagon, others have doing it for decades.