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Investigation of 2018 Sanders County homicide continues
Western Montana law enforcement officials are seeking the public's help as they continue to investigate William Patrick Conko Camel's death.
Investigators have new leads in Sanders County cold-case murder
Western Montana law enforcement officials said a joint investigation into the murder of a Sander County man has developed new leads.
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.
Time Capsule: New Year's resolution
This week in Lake County news archives.
Time Capsule: From the weekly archives
Historical tidbits gleaned from the archives of local weekly newspapers.
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.
Legals for May, 7 2025
Montana 20th District Court News
Adam Clairmont changes plea; dates set for Nathan Winter Plemmons' omnibus hearing and jury trial; Billedeaux pleads not guilty to attempted deliberate homicide
20th Judicial District Court agenda topped by DUI and drug cases
Mike Cast, Leader Staff
Tight budgets affecting cops
PABLO – With domestic violence and illegal drug use on the rise, CSKT Police Captain Louis Fiddler presented reports to the Tribal Counsel illustrating how the limited law enforcement budget makes it a challenge to keep the community safe.
Fairgrounds offers sanctuary to fire evacuees
When mandatory evacuations for Walking Horse Lane and Early Dawn Road and adjacent areas near Big Arm were announced last Thursday afternoon by the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Vicki Holmberg, Polson Fairgrounds caretaker, was immediately on the phone with people seeking shelter for their animals and places to park their campers and RVs. When she wasn’t on the phone, she was showing people where to put their animals.
20th Judicial District Court News
News from the 20th District Court in Lake County
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.
District Court Judge Manley to retire this summer
Manley has been a part of the local justice system since 1978.
20th Judicial District Court News
Judge Molly Owen hears cases involving bail jumping and burglary, child endangerment and felony drug possession.
School year to begin with masks-optional approach
Lake County public schools are welcoming students back this month with the intent to resume school life similar in most ways to life before the pandemic.
20th Judicial District Court News
Some of last week's proceedings in Judge Molly Owen's court:
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.
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.