Mission man accused of threatening sheriff, courthouse

A St. Ignatius man is accused of making threats to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Lake County Courthouse. Joshua Aaron Kenney-Greenwood, 45, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson on May 21 to felony intimidation.

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 peace or judicial officer and two counts criminal endangerment.

Legals for May, 29 2025

Legals for May, 1 2025

Mission Bulldogs make their mark at District 7B track meet

The St. Ignatius boys’ track and field team turned in an impressive all-around performance at the District 7B Meet on Friday, May 9, with top-three finishes across sprints, distance, throws, and jumps — a strong showing as the Bulldogs gear up for the divisional and state rounds.

Legals for May, 22 2025

Election results posted for schools, library and fire districts

Across Lake County last week, a smattering of mail ballots – 3,665 in all – were cast for school board, library and fire district trustees, as well as in three school levies.

Ag Days brings kids to the Cheff ranch

Sun shining through trees dappled the grass and washed over the bright spring grass as school buses trundled down the road to Fourth Grade Ag Days at Buddy and Brittany Cheff’s place above Kicking Horse Reservoir, south of Ronan.

Legals for May, 15 2025

Legals for May, 8 2025

Bills offer real relief on residential property taxes

Did you know that California residents now own $9.5 billion of residential property in Montana? They enjoy the ability to vacation here without paying a dime in Montana income tax.

Koldeway sentenced for felony sexual assault

A Polson man accused of assaulting a minor was sentenced May 21 in District Court in Polson to 10 years with the Montana Department of Corrections, with all but six months jail time suspended.

SKC names health science building for Dorene Vallee

Salish Kootenai College honors the legacy of Dorene Dupuis Vallee with a ceremony naming the Vallee Building at 11 a.m. May 30.

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 School.

Missoula woman appears on drug charges

A Missoula woman is accused of dealing drugs in Lake County. Reba Hawkins, 37, entered a plea of not guilty in District Court in Polson May 15 to felony criminal possession with intent to distribute.

Entwistle pleads guilty to Town Pump knife threat

A Ronan man, accused of threatening another person with a knife, entered a plea of guilty in District Court in Polson May 14 to felony assault with a weapon.

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.

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.

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 Polson May 1 to felony burglary.

Jury finds Ailport guilty of attempted homicide, arson

Paul Ailport, accused of setting his truck on fire and intentionally driving into his neighbor’s home, was convicted by a Lake County jury on felony charges of attempted deliberate homicide with use of weapon, criminal mischief and arson.