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FLOW swim coach claims three bronze medals
Mark Johnston, coach of the Flathead Lake Open Water Swimmers (FLOWS), earned three bronze medals at the 2025 Worl…
Polson's downtown lights up for the season
POLSON — There was no shortage of holiday cheer in Polson last Friday night for the Annual Lake County Leader Parade of Lights, tree lighting and Sandpiper Art…
Polson man charged with rape in Missoula
MISSOULA — A Polson man is being charged with a felony after allegedly raping his friend’s girlfriend the same night he was released from jail.
Counterfeit bills circulating
POLSON — Local merchants should be on the lookout for counterfeit $20 and $100 bills, which are in circulation in the Polson community, said Polson Police.
Tester visits Kicking Horse Job Corps
RONAN — United States Senator Jon Tester saw first-hand the hard work that the staff and students at the Kicking Horse Job Corps Center do last Saturday.
Kovick pleads not guilty to fraud, money laundering
MISSOULA — One of two Polson men who allegedly spearheaded the largest Ponzi scheme in Montana state history pleaded not guilty to federal charges of mail frau…
Polson Speech and Drama take on Libby Invite
Results for the Polson Speech and Drama Team at the Libby Invitational Meet on Saturday, Dec. 3:
No charges in Friday night stabbing incident
POLSON — Local authorities responded to a report of a stabbing last Friday night at the Wolf Den in downtown Polson. The injuries to the victim were not life threatening, although he was taken to St. Joseph’s Medic…
Bomb threat called into school
RONAN — Ronan High School was evacuated Wednesday afternoon when an anonymous caller reported a bomb in the building.
Taylor to run for Montana Senate
ROLLINS — Representative Janna Taylor announced in November that she is running for the Montana Senate District 6 seat.
Music money
POLSON — Any high school instructor could use some extra cash to help in the classroom, but for Polson’s Richard Sawyer, more money is literally music to his e…
Deer, elk harvests finish behind last year
NORTHWEST, MONT. — Whitetail deer harvest picked up during the last two weekends of the deer and elk hunting season but still finished behind last year’s totals.
Pre-turkey calorie burn
Area runners and walkers had the chance to burn off a few pre-Thanksgiving calories Thursday morning at the Turkey Trot 5K, sponsored by Polson Running.
Probation violations land woman in jail
POLSON — A 22-year-old St. Ignatius woman had her suspended sentence revoked in District Court last Wednesday, Nov. 23. Charges stemmed from a 2010 stabbing crime where, according to court documents, Tashina Carpen…
A hearty helping of community spirit: Polson community comes together to say thanks
POLSON — The Polson Senior Center was packed for their sixth year hosting a community Thanksgiving dinner.
Open burning season closed
FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The end of November also marked the end of open burning season in Western Montana. During the summer months, open burning is allowed by obtaining necessary permits, but because of colder weat…