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Mission woman admits to stealing Silverado
Judge Molly Owen set sentencing for Dec. 18 for a St. Ignatius woman who admitted to stealing a vehicle in Missoul…
Valley View Women's Club celebrates 100 years
The Valley View Women's Club (VVWC) will be celebrating 100 years, 1924-2024, with an appreciation dinner and party Saturday, Sept. 14.
Montana PBS program examines proposed voting amendments
The third season of “Montana PBS Reports: IMPACT” will premiere with a new episode Sept. 12. The episode examines two proposed amendments to the Montana Constitution.
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EPA grant funds program to monitor pesticides in water
Pesticides and herbicides are readily available and widely used by everyone from homeowners to the ag industry to municipalities. But what’s the impact of thes…
Polson Schools off to late start due to construction
Most Polson students will begin the 2024-25 school year on Sept. 12, according to Polson High School Principal Andy Fors, with the exception of PHS sophomores, juniors, and seniors who begin Sept. 13.
Author's new book delves into secrets of Flathead Lake
When Butch Larcombe was a kid, he spent his summers out on Flathead Lake, fishing. A fourth-generation Montanan raised in Malta, along the Hi-line, Larcombe fo…
Big Sky Camp is open to limb-different children
NubAbility Outdoors division is offering a four-day outdoor adventure camp for limb-different children near Bigfork Aug. 30-Sept. 2.
Toxic algae found in Lake Mary Ronan
An algal bloom that can sicken people or pets has been confirmed in Lake Mary Ronan, near the northeast shoreline of the lake just west of Flathead Lake, warne…
Building Blitz: Community comes together to build Jake's House
From 30 to 40 volunteers were swarming the building site for Jake's House the weekend of Aug. 9-11. They were carrying boards, sweeping concrete, putting in fl…
Ronan man accused of obtaining sexual child abuse material
A Ronan man is accused of misrepresenting himself on social media to obtain explicit images of an underage girl, and threatening her to get her to send more.
Missoula man accused of dealing drugs
A Missoula man is accused of dealing drugs in Lake County.
New superintendent says “Charlo wants to be true to Charlo”
Since Teresa Weems loves the mountains, the commute from Missoula to Charlo is “a renewed blessing everyday,” she said. While she’s a fan of the countryside, t…
Day of Hope: Meeting families' needs
Polson Police were helping kids try on tactical vests, and Polson firefighters were showing off a fire truck while families and children wandered down Third Av…
Republicans host two upcoming events
Lake County Republicans are gearing up for the campaign season with two events: a candidates’ forum at 1 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Barn at Finley Point, and the Lake County Republican Lincoln/Reagan/Trump dinner at 1 p.m…
Polson Seniors: Annual meeting is Friday
The Annual Meeting of Polson Senior Citizens, Inc. will be held this Friday, at 11:30 a.m. We will have elections and present the annual report for approval. Lunch will be served after the meeting is adjourned.