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May 25, 2023 midnight

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May 11, 2023 midnight

20th Judicial District Court News

Some of last week's proceedings in Judge Molly Owen's court:

March 16, 2023 midnight

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

Local fire crews douse structure fire
March 2, 2023 midnight

Local fire crews douse structure fire

A structure fire at the former Jolly Pack Rat, south of Polson on Hwy. 93, last Friday was contained by fire crews from Ronan, Polson and the Polson Rural Fire District.

Bill to fund Public Law 280 passes first legislative hurdle
February 23, 2023 midnight

Bill to fund Public Law 280 passes first legislative hurdle

After a hearing that included testimony from several local officials, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced legislation last week that could help Lake County fund law enforcement under Public Law 280.

November 24, 2022 midnight

Kettle Campaign recruiting local bell ringers

The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign, which begins Nov. 30 and continues through Dec. 18, is looking for volunteers to ring the bell and collect donations during two-hour shifts at several Mission Valley locations.

District Court Judge Manley to retire this summer
March 17, 2022 12:15 a.m.

District Court Judge Manley to retire this summer

Manley has been a part of the local justice system since 1978.

January 18, 2022 10:30 a.m.

Pedestrian killed along Highway 93 near St. Ignatius

A 31-year-old female from Polson died near St. Ignatius.

January 15, 2022 9 a.m.

Pedestrian killed along Highway 93 near St. Ignatius

A 31-year-old female from Polson died near St. Ignatius.

November 2, 2021 12:25 p.m.

Polson woman accused of deliberate homicide in pedestrian's death

A Polson woman is in custody and has been charged with deliberate homicide following an incident Sunday night.

August 11, 2021 noon

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.

July 31, 2021 9:45 a.m.

New fire forces evacuations along Highway 35

Fire managers with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes announced a new fire Saturday morning.

June 24, 2021 6 a.m.

Flathead Lake fishing crew captures human remains

The discovery was reported around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Lake County's Sciaretta named Deputy of the Year
June 17, 2021 12:15 a.m.

Lake County's Sciaretta named Deputy of the Year

Det. Sciaretta kept a cool head during a potentially fatal incident in December.

February 5, 2021 4:35 p.m.

Deceased woman's body found on lake shore in Polson

An employee at KwaTaqNuk Resort & Casino on U.S. Highway 93 in Polson reported seeing a body on the shore of Flathead Lake on Tuesday, Feb. 2.

Time Capsule: New Year's resolution
December 31, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Time Capsule: New Year's resolution

This week in Lake County news archives.

December 12, 2020 7:15 a.m.

Officer wounded during fatal Trout Creek armed standoff

A man suspected of shooting at Northwest Montana law enforcement officers in Trout Creek early Friday morning is dead and a Kalispell Police Department officer was wounded.

October 11, 2020 4:15 a.m.

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.

October 6, 2020 5 p.m.

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.