April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Montana

By Richard H. Opper

It's time for equal rights for crime victims in Montana

It’s time for equal rights for crime victims in Montana

Residents train at CFVH

PLAINS – You are called to attend an emergency C-Section of a 26 week infant with an estimated fetal weight of 1900 grams. The mother has a history of high blood pressure, unbearable headaches and has been diagnosed with pre-eclampsia. What would you do?

Lozeau/Quartz area prepares for riding arena

SUPERIOR – A new outdoor equestrian arena, larger than others in the area, is almost complete and is expected to begin hosting events in the near future.

February fling prepares locals for spring

"Friends of the LIbrary" raise money for Mineral County Library

Mineral County news services

Hospital receives grant for radiology lab

SUPERIOR – The Mineral Community Hospital recently received a grant, which paid for a brand new, state-of-the-art radiology lab for mammogram screenings.

HSAS holds first craft show

HOT SPRINGS – In an effort to bring more art to the town of Hot Springs, the local artists society is putting on their first juried craft show.

An update from Representative Pat Ingraham

On Tuesday, March 19, beginning at 8:00 a.m., we began work on House Bill 2, the General Appropriations Act which funds the basic operations of the state for the next two years, beginning July 1, 2013 and ending on June 30, 2015. The House took action on each section of the bill; there are five sections. While we had scheduled two days originally, we opened and closed HB 2 in its entirety in about an hour and a half.

Charlo residents warned about elevated manganese in water

Charlo residents in northwestern Montana have been advised that infants, the elderly and those with liver issues should not drink the town’s tap water after elevated levels of manganese were discovered.

Plains cross-country roster continues to grow

The mark of anything that gains followers is likely that it is popular and growing.

Plains continues winning

The Plains High School softball team racked up two more wins in a double-header against Eureka on April 12. The Trotters started with a strong showing in the first game but faced a challenge in the second match.

Lady Bobcats shows improvement in loss

It has been said that even a journey of one million miles begins with a single step.

26th annual Alberton craft fair

McNeil to retire as District Court judge

POLSON — In April of 2013, Judge C.B. McNeil announced his retirement as District Court judge of the 20th Judicial District. On Sept. 5, he will officially step down from the bench.

Assembly of God looks to help Haiti earthquake victims

Danielle Switalski

Superior drops two

The Superior boys played against two tough teams before Christmas break. They went up against Arlee on December 21 and also battled Florence the following evening.

Hydrogen-powered drones could patrol remote stretch of I-90

Imagine a system that could provide public safety, emergency medical services, law enforcement, fire abatement and communications in one small fleet of hydrogen powered UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) that are able to stay in the air up to 13 hours and to be on call day or night in any weather.

Indications are good for upcoming rifle season

THOMPSON FALLS – The Sanders County Commissioners held their quarterly wildlife meeting, which provided them with an update on many of the things FWP is currently working on.

Red Cross blood donors could win travel trailer camper

Red Cross is thanking donors with T-shirts and a chance to win a travel trailer camper...

How to claim your Montana tax rebates

Montana’s Republican-controlled Legislature directed hundreds of millions of dollars from the state’s budget surplus — $899 million in total — toward income and property tax rebates during its 2023 session.