Thompson Falls felon sentenced for illegal possession of firearms

A Thompson Falls man with two prior federal felony convictions and other state felonies was sentenced Jan. 3 to five years and 10 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for admitting to firearms crimes after law enforcement found numerous guns at his residence, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.

St Regis boys finish fourth at divisional

While watching their likely second round opponent, Manhattan Christian, take apart a solid Drummond team during the Western C Divisional tournament this past weekend in Frenchtown, St. Regis assistant basketball coach Brandon Iverson summed up the task at hand regarding the top-seeded MC Eagles.

Housing project boosts local economy

In today’s struggling economy, it’s not hard to imagine a string of abandoned, run down trailers creating an eye-sore for neighbors and passers by. It would be no stretch of the imagination to envision local teens getting into trouble without supervision. Maybe graffiti or vandalism, maybe worse.

Sanders County seeks board members; plans training May 13

Sanders County has a number of board openings and is also planning leadership training sessions for members of its committees and boards.

Sanders County celebrates July 4

Independence Day 2018 was a county-wide party as locals converged on a number of events to celebrate the birthday of this great nation.

DNRC reminder: Water right needed for dust-abatement and road construction

SANDERS COUNTY – With road construction season in full swing, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) would like to remind contractors and project managers of the guidelines for acquiring water they might need for dust abatement and road construction.

VFW ladies send almost 30 packages to veterans

PLAINS – Twenty-nine veterans will be provided with Christmas packages this year courtesy of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Whitetail deer numbers down for northwest Montana

SANDERS COUNTY - Hunters took to the field Saturday and Sunday across northwest Montana for the opening weekend of the general deer and elk season. At the six northwest Montana check stations, a total of 2,900 hunters checked 85 white-tailed deer (66 of these were bucks), 16 mule deer, and 17 elk for a 4.1 percent rate of hunters with game. This compares with a 5.5 percent rate of hunters with game last year at the check stations.

Hecla CEO ready to move on after 'bad actor' ruling

A three-year “bad actor” case against the president and CEO was recently dismissed. As far as Baker is concerned, it was overdue.

Kudus in order for everyone who responded to alleged kidnapping

I would like to start by saying this is not a traditional news story, but more of a first-hand experience garnered from multiple perspectives of an alleged kidnapping incident that was resolved in St. Regis last week.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital gets help from National Guard

Between Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, Sanders County has had at least 54 new cases while Mineral County has had 46.

Opioid abuse spreads; Montana teen abuse numbers up

The problem of addiction has stretched across America for decades. Whether in rural communities, city centers, or the suburbs, addiction hits hard.

TRACS powering on, despite economy

Danielle Switalski

Legals for April, 24 2024

Clark Fork Soccer Alliance kicks off spring season

By shear numbers alone, soccer is on a par with any other sport in this area.

St. Regis goes against Eagles and Tigers

ST. REGIS – The Tigers fought a hard battle during the game against Two Eagle River on Thursday.

Sanders County prepares for flu season

SANDERS COUNTY – With colder weather in the not too distant future for Sanders County it will not be long before flu season is in full swing.

Quiet start to hunting season in west-central Montana

Quiet start to hunting season in west-central Montana

Mixed results for Superior tennis team

It was a mixed bag for the Superior tennis team this past week.

Region 1 deer and elk harvest lags behind 2022 season

The percent of hunters with game continues to lag behind last season’s average two weeks into Northwest Montana’s general rifle season.