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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

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.

June 5, 2025 midnight

Legals for June, 5 2025

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.

June 26, 2025 midnight

Legals for June, 26 2025

June 12, 2025 midnight

Legals for June, 12 2025

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.

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.

June 19, 2025 midnight

Legals for June, 19 2025

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.

Ailport sentenced to 110 years for driving truck into house
June 19, 2025 midnight

Ailport sentenced to 110 years for driving truck into house

A Polson man, convicted at trial of attempted deliberate homicide, arson and criminal mischief, was sentenced in District Court in Polson June 12 to a total of 110 years in the Montana State Prison.

Firefighters respond to house fire and bale blaze
June 26, 2025 midnight

Firefighters respond to house fire and bale blaze

Polson Rural Fire District responded to two fires last week. The first, on June 19, was near Buffalo Bridge where firefighters found 110 round bales fully engulfed in flames. The second was Friday when a three-story house on Dogwood Lane north of Polson was reportedly struck by fire.