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Ronan woman pleads not guilty to weapon assault
A Ronan woman is accused of firing two rounds from a firearm during a domestic dispute. Lucy Laryn Smith-Cluff, 26…
Landowners object to FWS efforts to use conservation lands for new headquarters
Dean Vaughan, a biologist who has worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for more than 30 years, was finishing a conference call in his home office sout…
CSKT offers to loan bear-resistant garbage cans
To facilitate Bear Smart practices in local communities, CSKT is continuing its Bear-Resistant Garbage Can Loaner Program to reservation residents who self-haul garbage to a local transfer station.
Drone curriculum takes flight in Polson Middle School
Just the word “drone” entices kids; they want to get their hands on the intricate machines and learn how to fly them. If they attend Polson Middle School, they…
Applications due by April 8 to fill judicial vacancy
In the wake of Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher’s announcement last week that she’s resigning from the bench effective April 5, Governor Greg Gianforte announced this week that his office is now accepting applicatio…
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Arlee man accused of raping 15-year-old girl
An Arlee man is accused of raping a 15-year-old girl as she slept. Michael Charlo, 62, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court March 14 to sexual…
Polson man accused of assaulting partner and fleeing from police
Harry P. Medland III, 35, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court March 13 to felony charges of criminal endangerment, criminal mischief and assa…
St. Ignatius Seniors: Happy Easter
Happy Easter to everyone. May you have family near at this special time.
Holt to discuss long-eared owls at Audubon presentation
Mission Mountain Audubon presents "Key Highlights on 35 Years of Long-eared Owl Research in Montana" by Denver Holt at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4, in the Polson Library Meeting room.
Mack Days: Perfect weather for opening weekend
The 2024 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, began…
Ronan City Council hears Pioneer Days plan for MREC
Mike Bartel, former Ronan Mayor Kim Aipperspach and Amanda Symington, representing Ronan Pioneer Days, approached the city council about the Mission Range Event Complex land during the council meeting last Wednesda…
Wok and Roll: High school senior opens his first business
Not many business owners are going to the Polson High School prom, but William Debeeld is not just any entrepreneur. The Polson High senior attends school unti…
Stringfever launches Montana tour with Ronan concert
Stringfever kicks off an eight-town tour of Montana with a concert at 7 p.m. March 29 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. The show is part of the Mission Vall…
Flathead Basin dam managers defend management decisions
Dam managers in Northwest Montana reiterated in a public presentation last Thursday that reservoir operations during drought years require a delicate balance o…