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July 24, 2025 midnight

Missing rower was part of round-the-world team

As of Tuesday, Lake County Sheriff’s Department and Search and Rescue were continuing to search for James "Dingo” Dominguez, 58, of Cheyenne, Wyo., whose non-motorized boat capsized July 15 on the turbulent waters of Flathead Lake.

Man missing after boat capsizes
July 17, 2025 midnight

Man missing after boat capsizes

The Lake County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Tuesday afternoon that a man was missing after a boat capsized on Flathead Lake.

May 15, 2025 midnight

Legals for May, 15 2025

May 14, 2025 midnight

Legals for May, 14 2025

May 8, 2025 midnight

Legals for May, 8 2025

May 7, 2025 midnight

Legals for May, 7 2025

May 16, 2024 midnight

Legals for May, 16 2024

Fentanyl blamed for child's death
April 4, 2024 midnight

Fentanyl blamed for child's death

A married couple from Ronan are accused of exposing their 13-month-old child to fentanyl, leading to the boy’s death. Roberta Hammer, 22, and Nyibe Jordan Nguyen, 25, each entered pleas of not guilty in Polson District Court March 28 to felony negligent homicide.

October 26, 2023 midnight

Time Capsule: From the weekly archives

Historical tidbits gleaned from the archives of local weekly newspapers.

October 26, 2023 midnight

Pablo man dies in camper fire

A 63-year-old Pablo man who died in a camper-trailer fire last week has been identified as Steven L. Rosenbaum, according to Lake County Sheriff Don Bell. His two dogs, Sneak and Buddy, also died in the blaze.

Two write-in candidates vie for Ward 2 position
October 26, 2023 midnight

Two write-in candidates vie for Ward 2 position

Two write-in candidates, David Coffman and Lisa Rehard, are seeking to represent Ward 2 in the Polson City Commission seat currently held by Tony Isbell.

Randal "Randy" Doss, 53
September 28, 2023 midnight

Randal "Randy" Doss, 53

Randal “Randy” Doss of Polson passed away Sept. 11, 2023, surrounded by family at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

September 21, 2023 midnight

Polson Police officer arrested for sexual abuse of children

Polson Police Officer Matthew Timm, 41, was arrested late last Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 13, by the Lake County Sheriff’s Department on a charge of sexual abuse of children.

Polson firefighters remember 9/11
September 14, 2023 midnight

Polson firefighters remember 9/11

On Monday, the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, Polson firefighters, police officers and first responders took turns from dawn until dusk, standing vigil for those firefighters and first responders whose lives were lost trying to rescue others.

September 14, 2023 midnight

Legals for September, 14 2023

September 7, 2023 midnight

Legals for September, 7 2023

Nate Lundeen: School Resource Officer of the Year
September 7, 2023 midnight

Nate Lundeen: School Resource Officer of the Year

Soft-spoken Lake County deputy Nate Lundeen, who was recently named School Resource Officer of the Year, clearly feels both a sense of responsibility and affection for the kids he interacts with daily at Polson schools.

Commissioners approve 5% salary increase
September 7, 2023 midnight

Commissioners approve 5% salary increase

Prior to adopting the final budget this Thursday, Lake County Commissioners approved a 5% pay increase or $1 more an hour, whichever is higher, for county employees last week.

Polson hires interim chief to helm department
August 31, 2023 midnight

Polson hires interim chief to helm department

“This is a great department. We have great people that work here,” said Polson Police Chief George Simpson. “We've done lots of great things over the years and we have lots of great things to come in the future.”

August 10, 2023 midnight

20th Judicial District Court News

News from the 20th District Court in Lake County