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Mission man accused of threatening sheriff, courthouse
May 29, 2025 midnight

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.

April 17, 2025 midnight

Legals for April, 17 2025

Chronic wasting disease identified in reservation mule deer
January 23, 2025 midnight

Chronic wasting disease identified in reservation mule deer

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes last Tuesday confirmed a case of chronic wasting disease in a mule deer harvested in the Hog Heaven Wildlife Management Unit northeast of Elmo.

August 15, 2024 midnight

Supports Shirley Azzopardi for HD 13

Shirley Azzopardi is running for Montana House District 13. I like the way Shirley studies the issues. When I discuss issues with her, I come away with a better understanding.

July 18, 2024 midnight

Legals for July, 18 2024

July 17, 2024 midnight

Legals for July, 17 2024

April 10, 2025 midnight

Legals for April, 10 2025

Dana pleads guilty to officer assault, indecent exposure
May 1, 2025 midnight

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.

Ronan man sentenced to 13 years on multiple charges
March 20, 2025 midnight

Ronan man sentenced to 13 years on multiple charges

Kurtis William Snell of Ronan was sentenced in District Court in Polson March 12 to the Montana State Prison for a total of 13 years with eight years suspended.

Dana denies exposing himself, high-speed chase
January 23, 2025 midnight

Dana denies exposing himself, high-speed chase

A Polson man is accused of exposing himself and leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit.

Ailport crime likened to driving bomb into a house
February 20, 2025 midnight

Ailport crime likened to driving bomb into a house

A Pablo man was sentenced in District Court in Polson Feb. 13 to the Montana State Prison for 110 years for intentionally driving his truck into his neighbor’s house.

"Print the news and raise hell"
July 4, 2024 midnight

"Print the news and raise hell"

The First Amendment protects freedom of speech and of the press. Why was that important? Because without the press, the American Revolution may have never taken place.

July 10, 2024 midnight

Legals for July, 10 2024

July 11, 2024 midnight

Legals for July, 11 2024

April 24, 2025 midnight

Legals for April, 24 2025

Fentanyl dealer sentenced to eight years in MSP
April 24, 2025 midnight

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 April 17 to eight years in the Montana State Women’s Prison with three years suspended.

James Burton, 87
January 30, 2025 midnight

James Burton, 87

James Raymond Burton passed away after a battle with cancer in Loveland, Colo., on Dec. 24, at the age of 87.

Fentanyl user faces sentencing for six criminal cases
January 30, 2025 midnight

Fentanyl user faces sentencing for six criminal cases

A Ronan man entered into a plea agreement that could resolve six criminal cases against him. Kurtis William Snell, 34, entered guilty pleas in District Court in Polson Jan. 22 to felony charges of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, criminal possession with intent to distribute, criminal endangerment and escape.

December 26, 2024 midnight

County seeks volunteers for planning-related boards

Lake County is currently seeking volunteers to serve on four planning-related boards, either in person or via Zoom. Positions begin on Jan. 1, although positions remain open until filled.

Bill advances to enhance support for school infrastructure
April 10, 2025 midnight

Bill advances to enhance support for school infrastructure

House Bill 515, which hit the House floor April 4, calls for a one-time transfer of $75 million from the General Fund surplus to a special school facilities trust in order to elevate annual interest earnings.