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Paul Ailport enters Alford plea for attempted homicide
Visiting District Court Judge John Larson of Missoula set a sentencing date of Feb. 13 for a Pablo man who alleged…
Polson Seniors: Thank a veteran
Veterans Day is Nov. 11. Every day you should thank a vet for protecting democracy here and abroad.
UM partners with SKC to train more school psychologists
Anisa Goforth, a psychology professor at the University of Montana, dreamed for a decade about increasing school-based mental health service across Big Sky Country – especially for tribal schools.
Leaf collection continues through November
After an astonishing fall, red, yellow and orange leaves are starting to blanket yards around Polson. Once again, the City of Polson’s Public Works Department is providing a leaf removal service each Monday in Nove…
Krav Maga self-defense class opens eyes and minds
Attendees of Amberly Walker’s self-defense class each grabbed a partner and soon the sound of open palm slaps hitting mitts and shields filled the Confederated…
Popular RHS business teacher wins state award
The annual Educators Conference, held Oct. 17-18, saw Ronan High teacher Heather Gray reconnecting with other teachers and career educators across Montana.But …
Charlo saves money and kilowatts with HVAC upgrade
Charlo School District board member Daniel Cahoon remembers the good old days, when he used to descend “into the dungeon” below the high school to help janitor…
Arlee basketball coach killed in head-on collision
The community of Arlee is grieving the loss of 29-year-old Anthony J. "Nugget" Whiteman Runs Him, who died after colliding with a large truck in Ravalli last Thursday, Oct. 31.
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The body of a Patricia Clary, who was reported missing from Ronan last Wednesday, Oct. 30, was found later the same day near Dog Lake in Sanders County. Missoula County Sheriff announced that the body of former …
Polson officer receives Lifesaving Award
Police Chief George Simpson presented officer Marcus Lindquist with a Lifesaving Award during Monday night’s meeting of the Polson City Commission.
Ronan Hall of Fame inductees announced
The Ronan Hall of Fame Committee recently released the 2024 class of inductees.
Polson Seniors: Watch time fly away
Sunday, Nov. 3, is so irritating. Set your clocks back Saturday evening, Montana Standard Time. Or just throw your clock outside and watch time fly away.
Arlee man admits to raping 15-year-old girl
An Arlee man, accused of raping a 15-year-old girl, admitted to the charge in District Court in Polson Oct. 24. Michael Charlo, 62, entered a plea of guilty to…
Man admits to threatening family with ax
Judge Molly Owen set a sentencing date of Dec. 18 for a Polson man accused of threatening his family with an ax.
Dixon woman accused of assaulting witness
A Dixon woman is accused of assaulting a potential witness in a Lake County rape case.
Salisbury's sentence reinstated for partner assault
A Polson man had his 10-year suspended sentence revoked for violating its terms. Shawn Allen Salisbury, 48, was initially given the 10-year term with the Monta…