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PHS principal promoted to superintendent July 1
Polson High School principal Andy Fors will be changing jobs July 1 when he steps into the role of superintendent …
Debris burning season opens March 1
Spring debris burning season opens Saturday, March 1, and continues through April 30 on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Steve Lozar named Montana Beer Champion
Steve “Bubs” Lozar, who founded the Montana Brewery Museum in Polson, was honored as the Montana Beer Champion during the Montana Beer Awards, given out Feb. 2…
Judge Mercer returns to the bench
Governor Greg Gianforte announced Tuesday that he was reappointing prominent Polson attorney John Mercer to serve on the 20th Judicial District Court, which in…
Polson commission rejects use of eminent domain in property dispute
A developer’s efforts to bring city sewer and water to his property along the Flathead River were stymied by the Polson City Commission during last Wednesday’s…
California man charged with murdering girlfriend, attempting to kill officer
The California man who allegedly fired approximately 27 armor-piercing rounds from a high-capacity weapon at a Polson Police officer’s vehicle Feb. 14 is also …
Woman pleads not guilty to assaulting jail staff
A Polson woman, on probation stemming from a recent burglary conviction, is accused of assaulting Lake County Jail detention staff.
Ailport crime likened to driving bomb into a house
A Pablo man was sentenced in District Court in Polson Feb. 13 to the Montana State Prison for 110 years for intentionally driving his truck into his neighbor’s…
Polson man jailed for partner assault
A Polson man is accused of punching his former girlfriend in the face. Bryce Wyatt Jordan, 24, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson Feb. 12…
Caye admits to weapon assault
A Lake County man, Gage Alexander Caye, 22, entered a plea of guilty in District Court at Polson Feb. 12 to assault with a weapon.
Drilling project to slow traffic in Post Creek area
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and project partners continue drilling near the Post Creek Hill bridge on U.S. Highway 93 and warn drivers to expect 10-minute delays when traveling this route.
Luck and hard work lift Charlo barrel racer to the top
Some rodeo people won’t wear a yellow shirt in a rodeo arena and others will only wear a certain “lucky” hat. But for Charlo barrel racer Abby Knight, luck is …
Resonance: Ninepipes Museum enters year-two of heritage grant
Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana recently completed the first year of a three-part grant through the Foundation for Montana History, titled “Resonance, Voices…
Four members appointed to Ronan study commission
Ronan Mayor Chris Adler appointed volunteers Chuck Holman, Rebecca Galiazzi, Niko Jackson and Noah McDonald as members of the voter-approved study commission tasked with looking at Ronan’s city government.
Governor appoints local judicial advisory council
Gov. Greg Gianforte has appointed a 10-member advisory council to assist in reviewing candidates to fill the vacancy in Department 2 of the 20th Judicial District, which serves Lake and Sanders Counties.