Horsemen headed home after a pair of losses

Plains’ Cinderella season came to an end at divisionals, as the Horsemen were eliminated in back to back games by a combined 36 points.

Hot Springs pours it on

Noxon came out ready to play Friday at their senior night starting out with intensity and outscoring the Lady Heat in the first half.

Coping choices: loneliness-normal or not?

Coping Choices – Loneliness – Normal or Not

St. Regis football players learn new game

Football season is a long way off, but players in St. Regis took to the field last week for a short, three-day camp. The football camp ran Monday, July 26 through Wednesday, July 28 for two hours each day from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the evenings.

Junior firefighters can handle it all

For some Plains High School students, community service through the Plains/Paradise Rural Fire District is an exciting way to gain experience while serving the town they grew up in.

Man sentenced in murder case

Stephen Harwood reloaded his single-shot derringer five times as he fatally shot his girlfriend and staged her death to blame it on a hitchhiker, a prosecutor said Tuesday.

Fireman's Ball draws a large crowd

The second annual Fireman’s Ball held Saturday night at the VFW in Plains was another huge success for the local fire department with large crowds filling every seat in the VFW hall awaiting a served dinner and live entertainment.

Bobcats win to the sounds of the buzzer

Nick Ianniello

Billy Hill determined to stay in sheriff race

After losing the primary race to sheriff candidate Tom Rummel, Trout Creek resident Billy Hill has not conceded to defeat just yet.

Knapp shines for Thompson Falls

In a weekend meet where team points were in short supply for the Thompson Falls boys' and girls' team, Senior Charlie Knapp swept all three jumping events for the Bluehawks paving the way to a fourth place finish.

Trotters and Lady Hawks get first win

By Mike Miller

Horsemen hit wall

The Plains Horsemen, 0-3 conf., 3-5 ovr. have yet to hit their stride as they fell in a pair of District 7-B games last week, extending their winless streak to four.

Plains Ambulance connects with community

Preparations are underway at the Plains Ambulance as volunteers prepare for an open house, which will be held on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. The open house was planned as a way for Plains Emergency Medical Services volunteers to meet and greet members of the community.

Despite loss, Thompson Falls plays well at Bigfork

Matt Unrau

Thompson Falls ready to write history

Ladyhawks host first-ever Western Divisional tourney this weekend

It was a blowout and a single to right that sewed up the second seed in the divisional tournament for the Ladyhawks last week.

Montana State Library preserves Montana's digital history

(HELENA)--- On Monday, January 7th, the State of Montana web site featured Governor Schweitzer and information on the Governor-elect, who would be inaugurated later that day.  By the next morning, however, all of the information on Governor Schweitzer had vanished.  Suddenly, Governor Steve Bullock was prominently showcased.

Buckle Up presents seat belt facts and myths

I buckle up most of the time, but not if I am just going to the corner store a few blocks from my house

Thompson Falls basketball plays with pride

THOMPSON FALLS – The Bluehawks played their hearts out on Friday against Loyola, a very tough opponent.

Turkey Banquet celebrates NWTF's 40th year

PLAINS – Supporters and members of the National Wild Turkey Federation flooded the fairground’s pavilion on Saturday for the 13th annual banquet and fundraiser.

Keep public lands open: an update from Senator Fielder

One of my major goals is to find balanced solutions that allow Montanans to use and enjoy our state’s abundant natural resources while ensuring reasonable steps are taken to maintain a healthy environment. Whether we are hunting, hiking, fishing, firewooding, or four wheeling, we should be able to use and enjoy our outdoors in a responsible manner.