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Two jailed for alleged fentanyl distribution
A Ronan woman allegedly conspired with a man from Pasco, Wash., to bring large amounts of fentanyl to Lake County …
Lodge Grass man sentenced for sexual assault
A Lodge Grass man was sentenced in District Court in Polson Aug. 7 to the Montana State Prison for 15 years with 10 years suspended for sexually assaulting a m…
The never-ending story: Marvin Camel inducted into Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame
In his office, Marvin Camel's career in boxing is on full display in the form of memorabilia and championship belts, a book on his life, "Warrior in the Ring,"…
Polson man accused of eighth DUI
A Polson man with seven prior convictions for DUI is accused of adding an eighth. Craig Britton, 57, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court at Polson A…
Trial set for man accused of firing gun on Main Street
Judge Molly Owen set a trial date of Jan. 6 for Polson resident Slade Tomas Gray Cook, accused of firing a handgun on Main Street.
Lessons Learned: Former smokejumpers say Mann Gulch was pivotal
“Once a jumper, you're always a jumper,” Larry Ashcraft said. He was standing alongside fellow smokejumpers Nels Jensen and Ron Normandeau at the grave of Phil…
Vitek pleads guilty; sentencing set for Sept. 18
Judge Molly Owen set a sentencing date of Sept. 18 for a Bigfork man accused of shooting three people, killing one of them. Matthew Thomas Vitek, 50, entered a…
Polson man admits to unemployment fraud
A Polson man has admitted to receiving unemployment benefits to which he was not entitled. Samuel Wendell Jr., 36, entered a plea of guilty Aug. 1 in District …
Ronan couple charged with exposing children to drugs
A Ronan couple is accused of exposing their children to drugs. Trevor John Blackweasel and Ashley Michelle Upham, both 27, are each charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of children. Upham plead guil…
Bighawk sentenced for sexual assault, vehicular assault
A Polson man was sentenced in District Court at Polson July 31 to the Montana State Prison for negligent vehicular assault and sexual assault.
Ronan celebrates its heritage at Pioneer Days
Ronan Pioneer Days took over the town last Friday through Sunday. There was something fun for everyone: from the 3-on-3 Jamboree, with more than 100 entries, t…
Fire danger drops to high due to recent rains
Due to recent rainfall, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes dropped the fire danger from Extreme to High on Tuesday.
Commissioners approve levy to pay for jail expansion
Property taxes will go up across Lake County in November due to a $3.8 million judgement levy passed last week by the county commissioners to help cover the co…
Mann Gulch: The fire that changed everything
Seventy-five years ago, earth and sky turned into fire. The flames of the Mann Gulch fire spread rapidly, overtaking 16 men sent to tame it in a gulch outside …
Sentinel of the Lake: Bio Station celebrates 125 years
The place known as the Sentinel of Flathead Lake has guarded the lake’s pristine water quality since 1899 and Jim Elser, director of the Flathead Lake Biologic…
Flathead SWAT team aids in armed standoff
A Lake County man is accused of brandishing a firearm that led to a brief armed stand-off with law enforcement. Gage Alexander Caye, 22, entered a plea of not …