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Body discovered at state park near Big Arm
A person walking a dog Wednesday afternoon discovered the body of a deceased female.
The People’s Center moving forward with fresh start
“It will be a new beginning, starting over, picking up the pieces.”
Salomon sees opportunities with new Legislature
With large Republican majorities in both chambers and a governor of the same party, there are likely to be fewer vetoes than under the past two Democratic go...
Former Board of Control assistant sentenced to prison for embezzlement
A former Flathead Joint Board of Control employee accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars over a span of three years has been sentenced to federal prison.
Local briefs: Flathead Indian Reservation outdoor burning period closes soon
ALso: Dixon Senior Center opens doors again; Polson KOA honored at international convention; State grants available for businesses ready to rehire
Honor Rolls: Arlee High School Honor and Junior High School
First Quarter, fall 2020
Honor Rolls: St. Ignatius High School and Middle School
First quarter, fall 2020
Honor Rolls: Polson High School and Middle School
First quarter, fall 2020
COVID update: 2 more deaths, major quarantine at Polson schools
Lake County reported 58 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two virus-related deaths during the week of Nov. 17-24.
Ronan affordable housing project receives funding boost
Meadowlark Vista has received $340,000 in federal funding through a state program.
Christmas tree permits for national forests available online
Montanans looking to chop down their own Christmas tree on national forest land can now obtain a permit online for free.
Ronan man graduates MHP trooper training
Former Lake County Sheriff’s Office deputy Steve Larson was among four student officers who graduated the Montana Highway Patrol trooper program on Nov. 19.
Chronic wasting disease detected at Flathead game farm
The Montana Department of Livestock on Nov. 19 received notification that a single game farm animal in Flathead County was confirmed positive for chronic wasting disease.
Additional $200 weekly payment available for those unemployed due to virus
Montana joins only a handful of states to use CRF funding to create a new program to supplement unemployment benefits.
Photo: Starting to look a lot like Christmas
Polson's Christmas wreaths are going up.