Breaking News
For the latest breaking news, see below. We'll share breaking news stories as we have them so you're kept up to date at all times.
Ronan man accused of "one-man crime wave"
A Ronan man is accused of stealing an ATV that was parked in front of a Polson residence, and fleeing to Ronan.
Hall released, then arrested again
Dalton Daniel Hall, 26, pled guilty to felony strangulation of a partner or family member during an earlier court appearance.
Dana pleads guilty to officer assault, indecent exposure
Codie James Dana, 34, entered a plea of guilty in District Court in Polson April 24 to felony charges of indecent exposure (third offense-felony), assault on a…
Fentanyl dealer sentenced to eight years in MSP
A Ronan woman, accused of conspiring with a man from Pasco, Wash., to bring fentanyl to Lake County for distribution, was sentenced in District Court in Polson…
MDT hosts open house at Ninepipes on two highway projects
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and project partners host an open house May 1 to discuss design and construction plans for both the U.S. Highway 93 Ninepipe-Eagle Pass Trail and Post Creek Hill proje…
MDT begins safety projects at Minesinger Trail/Reservoir Road
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), along with its partner Riverside Contracting, Inc., begins safety improvement on U.S. Highway 93 at the intersection with Minesinger Trail and North Reservoir Road ne…
Incumbent and former parole officer file for Polson judge seat
The Polson City Commission met Monday night with attorney Jordan Crosby, who was hired during the previous meeting to help guide the process of appointing a ci…
Measles Q&A: Vaccine most effective way to prevent infection
In light of a recent measles outbreak in Gallatin County, we asked Lake County Public Health Services Director Emily Colomeda for suggestions on how to protect…
Contractor pleads not guilty to felony theft
A Polson man is accused of accepting down payments for contracting services and doing little to no work. Donald Dean Guthrie, 68, entered a plea of not guilty …
Mission man charged with third sexual assault
A St. Ignatius man, with two prior convictions for sexual assault, is accused of committing the same offense. Paul Vincent Tatto, 73, entered a plea of not gui…
Two Mission Valley ranches protected for future generations
Two Mission Valley families who have farmed and ranched here for more than century have ensured that their legacies will endure.
Rocky Point residents worry about traffic impact of casino
More than 15 people interested in traffic on Hwy. 93 near Irvine Flats Road and Rocky Point Road attended a meeting at the Lake County Courthouse last Monday w…
Former Polson Police officer admits to child sexual abuse
Judge John Larson of Missoula set a sentencing date of July 10 in Lake County for former Polson Police officer Matthew Timm, who admitted to knowingly photogra…
Tribes break ground on new 400 Horses Casino
Last Wednesday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new 400 Horses Casino on the outskirts of Polson opened to the steady pulse of two drums, Yamncut and Chief Cl…
Ballots mailed Friday for school and special district elections
Ballots will be mailed tomorrow, April 18, for school board and special purpose districts, and must be returned via mail or in person to the Lake County Electi…