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Reum admits to camper theft, forgery and bail jumping
A Polson woman admitted to stealing a camper, skipping court and forgery. Erica Joanne Reum, 39, entered a plea of…
Second suspect arrested in death of Ed Loder
A second suspect in the death of Edwin Loder, 67, is in custody at the Lake County Jail. Jonathan Michael Drennan-Beck, 30, of St. Ignatius, was arrested May 6…
Mission man receives deferred sentence for threatening school
The imposition of sentencing was deferred for three years in District Court in Polson April 30 for a man accused of making threats to St. Ignatius Elementary S…
Reum accused of stealing camper
A Polson woman is accused of stealing a camper trailer. Erica Joanne Reum, 39, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson May 1 to felony theft.
Brown pleads guilty to gun theft
A St. Ignatius man admitted to breaking into an occupied residence to commit a theft. Gentry William Brown, 27, entered a plea of guilty in District Court in P…
Repertory Dance Theatre delivers world-class dance to Mission Valley
Mission Valley Live wraps up its performing arts season with a splash, courtesy of Repertory Dance Theatre of Utah. Members of the nation’s oldest and most suc…
Polson resident commended for heroic rescue
Police Police Chief George Simpson formally recognized Polson resident Ryan Hunter with a Letter of Commendation for his heroic actions during a life-threateni…
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…
Cherries growers hopeful for big crop after total loss in 2024
The rows of cherry trees at Buena Vista Orchard in Bigfork last week were flaunting thousands of buds of the delicate white flowers that will eventually turn t…
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…