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Drug Court: Breaking the cycle of addiction
“This is one of my proudest moments,” said Susan Pierre, standing before a crowded courtroom on the third floor of…
Arlee woman charged with criminal mischief, assaulting child
An Arlee woman is accused of breaking numerous windows and injuring a child during a domestic disturbance. Kya Rae Dede Rose Arthur, 28, entered a plea of not …
Caye returns to custody after allegedly brandishing gun
A Polson man, who was sentenced in District Court May 25 to 10 years with the Montana State Prison on an assault with a weapon charge, with all but 13 days sus…
Ex-boyfriend of missing woman sentenced on firearms crimes
A Missoula man with ties to the Flathead Reservation was convicted by a federal judge of multiple firearms crimes and sentenced Sept. 21 to 21 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, …
Retired local rancher initiates Land Stewardship Award
The Society for Range Management (SRM) recently established the Chuck Jarecki Rancher Land Stewardship Award, thanks to a generous donation by its namesake, re…
Cyclists pick perfect weather for Pedal to Plate
The Ronan area was awash with bicyclists Saturday morning for the Mission Mountain Area Pedal to Plate. The event was sold out with 150 cyclists participating.…
AgWest grant finances food trailer for RHS
AgWest Farm Credit recently awarded Ronan High School a $65,000 grant to purchase a new food trailer.
Fall Wildlife Festival focuses on bears and stewardship
It’s fall, leaves are turning color, apples are ripening, and wildlife are preparing for that “W” word – winter. It’s time for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Fall Wildlife Festival, held Sept. 30 at th…
Polson sees uptick in road-repair revenues
Better roads appear to be coming down the pike for Polson, based on some budget amendments approved by the Polson City Commission at its regular meeting last M…
Tax rebate deadline extended to Oct. 2
The Department of Revenue is giving taxpayers an additional day to file for property-tax rebates. They now have until midnight Monday, Oct. 2, to file online or by mail.
Laverne Parrish Field: Championship team honors war hero
Members of the 1974 Ronan Chiefs – who won the Class A State Football Championship – will be on hand for the home football game against Browning on Sept. 29 to…
Gala to raise funds to build local recovery center
The Hope for the Mission Valley Gala, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Ronan Community Center, aims to raise funds to open a Hope Center Ministries recovery center for women in Ronan.
AG's office charges Polson officer with child sexual abuse
A recently arrested Polson Police officer was officially charged by the Attorney General’s Office for sexual abuse of children on Friday.
The Bunkhouse: Giving residents a jumpstart
Everyone has seen a western movie with cowboys in a bunkhouse, lounging around after a long day in the saddle, usually playing poker, fighting, or waiting for …
Washington man convicted of trafficking drugs in Lake County
A 58-year-old resident of Port Orchard, Wash., was sentenced today after being found guilty of trafficking methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine in Lake County last year, according to U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich.
Mission Reservoir reopens for fishing
The CSKT Natural Resources Department reopened Mission Reservoir to fishing last Friday, after confirming that water levels have recovered from the previously recorded low levels measured at the end of August.