Broadband access grants diverted to billionaire

Montana was awarded $628,973,798.59 through the BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program. In March, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced that BEAD was reversing the decision to prioritize fiber Internet networks in distributing grants like the nearly $629 million for Montana.

Mack Days anglers haul in more than 20,000 lake trout

The third week of Spring Mack Days ended with a total of 20,211 lake trout entries. Weekend totals were 1,939 on Friday, 1,806 on Saturday, and 1,821 on Sunday.

MAC softball dominates Deer Lodge in shutout win

Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball continued its dominant start to the 2025 season with a 15-0 shutout victory over Deer Lodge on Tuesday, March 25, at home.

Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball reloaded, ready to rock

With 24 athletes out for the Mission-Arlee-Charlo softball program this spring, head coach Jessie Nesper is feeling optimistic.

Polson opens season with 8-5 win over Eureka

While Major League Baseball got started this week, Polson residents didn’t have to go further than Eureka to see some major league fireworks.

Lady Pirates stay perfect; Maidens grab first win

It was a full week of high school softball action for Lake County Class A teams as the Polson Lady Pirates remained undefeated, while the Ronan Maidens picked up their first win of the 2025 season in a dominating home showing against Browning.

Legals for April, 3 2025

Polson tennis teams defeat Stevi, Ronan

The Polson tennis teams served up some home cooking, racking up four victories in home matches against Stevensville and Ronan on Thursday, March 27.

MAC baseball squad kicks off season with tough tests

The Mission-Arlee-Charlo baseball team opened its season with two challenging matchups last week, facing off against veteran Class A programs Corvallis and Hamilton.

Local ranchers feted at annual ag banquet

St. Ignatius farmers Dennis and Melvina Krantz were honored for their contributions to agriculture in the Mission Valley at the 45th annual Ag Appreciation Banquet, held March 28 at the community center in Ronan.

Fire scorches empty Polson house

On March 26th in the late evening the Polson Fire Department was dispatched to a residential fire that was located right on the corner of second street east and seventh avenue east.

Douglas J. Wold, 85

Douglas Jerome Wold, 85, of Polson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected attorney, passed away on March 8, 2025, peacefully at his lake home in Polson.

Jessica Maley, 37

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing away of Jessica Lynn Maley on Feb. 24, 2025, at Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital in Spokane, Wash.

Doreen Trusler, 96

Doreen Margaret Trusler of Polson passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of March 26, 2025, in Ronan.

Subsidizing healthcare or billionaires

It looks like the only way Congress can pay for tax cuts for billionaires is to cut spending on Medicaid and Medicare. Why? It’s like the bank robber Willie Sutton said when someone asked him why he robbed banks, “That’s where the money is.”

Polson Softball battles to draw with Belgrade, shuts out Hamilton

Polson’s 2025 softball campaign started near the shores of Flathead Lake with two games that provided a good test for the Lady Pirates’ first time out. Polson recorded a hard-fought 4-4 tie against the Belgrade Lady Panthers before bouncing back with a dominant 6-0 win over Hamilton

Polson Tennis strives to rebuild with young, eager squad

As the 2025 spring tennis season gets underway, the Polson Pirates and Lady Pirates find themselves in an unfamiliar position – rebuilding. For the first time in 19 years, the program lacks a returning all-conference player, but head coach Bob Hislop remains optimistic about the potential of his young squad.

Polson Baseball looks to rebound in 2025 season

After a 2024 campaign that ended short at the state tournament, the Polson Pirates baseball team is looking to turn the page and make another run at postseason success in 2025. Head coach Brad Fisher believes the team has the talent to compete but acknowledges there are areas where improvement is needed.

Glittery talent ushers in new era for Pirate track team

Thanks to young talent, familiar faces, and a little bit of glitter it’s a new era for Polson track and field.

Polson Softball aims for State in 2025

Expectations and Polson Softball go hand in hand. With plenty of state hardware in the trophy case, they added a third-place finish in last year’s campaign. Head Coach Jami Hanson believes the Lady Pirates are poised to make another strong run toward a state championship this spring.