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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.

Updated 4 days, 3 hours ago

Vaska murder trial postponed due to court wrangling

A jury trial for a Polson man, accused of murdering his mother, was pushed back for a second time, this time witho…

Updated 4 days, 3 hours ago
Polson man sentenced to 40 years for rape

A Polson man was sentenced to the Montana State Prison for 40 years for sexual intercourse without consent.

Updated 4 days, 3 hours ago
Woman accused of stealing from host

A Washington State woman is accused of stealing from a Pablo man who hosted her as a guest. Anna Marie Wheeler, 57, appeared via Zoom Jan. 29 and entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson to felony t…

Updated 4 days, 3 hours ago
St. Joe's hires new chief administrative officer

In a press release issued last Wednesday, Providence Montana announced that Caryl Perdaems has accepted the role of chief administrative officer for Providence…

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FLIC unveils new slate of "hidden movie gems"

The 13th annual Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) brings a wide array of cinematic adventures to Polson’s Showboat Stadium 6 Feb. 14-16.

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Two new doctors join local providers

Two family doctors arrived in the Mission Valley recently, with Dr. Christina Marchion seeing patients at St. Luke Community Healthcare Clinic – Southshore in …

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Polson City Commission debates annexation proposal

A disagreement about state law regarding annexation temporarily stalled an effort by Kaylee Purcell of Mission Ridge LLC to annex her acreage east of Polson du…

Updated 6 days, 3 hours ago
Human remains found near Buffalo Bridge

According to a press release from Lake County Sheriff Don Bell, human remains were found near Buffalo Bridge Tuesday morning.

Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
Ronan council updated on tourism grant

Jan Tusick, executive director of Mission West Community Development Organization, updated the Ronan City Council at last Wednesday’s meeting on the Pilot Community Tourism Grant from the Montana Department of Comm…

Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
Oregon man pleads not guilty of cheating elderly homeowner

A man from Brownsville, Ore., is accused of accepting money for a construction project without doing the work. Nicholas Michael Layton, 37, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson Jan. 25 to felony…

Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
Fentanyl user faces sentencing for six criminal cases

A Ronan man entered into a plea agreement that could resolve six criminal cases against him. Kurtis William Snell, 34, entered guilty pleas in District Court i…

Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
Grace Heiner: Ronan junior "brightens up everyone's day"

An exceptional student athlete with a wide circle of friends and activities, Ronan’s Grace Heiner is the recipient of the Winslow Nichols Leadership Award from…

Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
Stacey Sherwin named interim president at SKC

The Salish Kootenai College (SKC) Board of Directors recently announced the resignation of Interim President Dr. Michael Munson, effective Jan. 13, and the sub…

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Meeting seeks input on county-wide housing shortage

With the median home price in Lake County perched at $530,000 in December (rocket.com), Abby Moore, a member of the Lake County Planning Department, doesn’t ex…

Updated 1 week, 4 days ago
Polson explores options for second fire station

The Polson City Commission authorized city staff to explore a potential land transfer or purchase with Cougar Ridge Development that could provide property to …