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Polson initiates water restrictions within city limits
The city of Polson on Tuesday implemented restrictions regarding the use of outdoor watering within city limits.
Polson declares water emergency; some shutoffs in effect
The city’s Water and Sewer departments will be turning off water until 10 p.m. Monday for residents of Skyview Lane, Skyline Drive, Mission View, JB Drive and Claffey Drive.
Montana tribes sue over Indian Education for All compliance
Montana’s 1972 Constitution required all public school students to receive education about Native American culture and heritage.
Man arrested after standoff at Polson trailer court
Lake County dispatch received a call at approximately 6:30 p.m. from a woman claiming to be held against her will.
Flathead Lake fishing crew captures human remains
The discovery was reported around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Ronan man killed in head-on crash south of Pablo
The deceased man is Ryan Lefthand, 35, of Ronan, according to a press release from Lake County Sheriff Don Bell.
Authorities identify deceased person found at Big Arm State Park
Miranda "Rosie" Kenmille was last seen in August in Elmo.
Remains of missing Polson man discovered in Missoula County
Ben J. Griffing, 62, was reported missing Feb. 3.
Crews contain 316-acre brush fire west of Dixon
The wildfire burned 316 acres along the Flathead River 5 miles west of Dixon.
Human remains found near base of Mission Mountains
Authorities believe the body is that of 74 -year-old Allen Ray, who was reported missing on Aug. 1, 2020.
Lake County rescinds mask directive
Lake County commissioners voted unanimously to rescind Resolution 20-4, put in place March 17, 2020, which declared a state of emergency in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Multi-agency investigation yields 10 drug arrests in Polson
The Polson Police Department announced a string a drug-related arrests that began with a traffic stop Thursday.
Dayton woman, daughter among 3 killed in crash east of Kalispell
Three people died in a fiery head-on collision on Montana 35 in the Creston area.
MHP trooper shoots fleeing suspect during traffic stop near Ronan
The trooper attempted to stop a vehicle near the intersection of Beaverhead Drive and Eagle Lane.
Report of plane crash west of Polson was unfounded
Emergency response personnel from Lake and Sanders counties responded to a report Monday morning of a plane crash in the Irvine Flats area west of Polson.