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Ronan, Polson athletes headed to next level
May 24, 2022 8 a.m.

Ronan, Polson athletes headed to next level

Payton Cates, Alex Muzquiz, Hailey Webster announce college plans.

Popular Polson bar reopens as The Durham
May 19, 2022 1 a.m.

Popular Polson bar reopens as The Durham

Latest version of the former Lake Bar provides a spacious, welcoming setting for good times.

Ronan man charged with arson for Boulder 2700 fire, two others
May 17, 2022 10:45 a.m.

Ronan man charged with arson for Boulder 2700 fire, two others

Craig Allen McCrea, 36, has been incarcerated at the Lake County jail since about May 4 on unrelated drug charges.

Polson man in custody after homicide near Flathead Lake
May 13, 2022 6:45 p.m.

Polson man in custody after homicide near Flathead Lake

Tyler Uhrich is in custody in the Lake County jail following a homicide the night of Tuesday, May 10.

Local film explores history, people of Polson’s Lake City Bakery
May 12, 2022 12:30 a.m.

Local film explores history, people of Polson’s Lake City Bakery

Lake County residents will have a rare opportunity this week to view a film produced by local filmmakers about a local iconic business in a local movie theater.

May 5, 2022 12:30 a.m.

Polson gives initial nod to casino project, approves youth curfew

CSKT intends to move all gaming from KwaTaqNuk to a 25,000-square-foot facility at the new site near the Polson Airport.

Tribes preparing three-day Bison Range celebration
April 28, 2022 2 a.m.

Tribes preparing three-day Bison Range celebration

Tribal leaders are planning events at the Bison Range and Salish Kootenai College the weekend of May 20-22.

Former Polson Mayor Lou Marchello dies at 78
April 28, 2022 1:30 a.m.

Former Polson Mayor Lou Marchello dies at 78

He owned an operated The Crow's Nest on Main Street for 50 years.

April 28, 2022 12:20 a.m.

County joins effort to restore passenger rail service

Lake County has signed on to an effort to restore passenger rail service through the southern half of Montana.

County Superintendent Hall receives state award
April 26, 2022 5:02 p.m.

County Superintendent Hall receives state award

Lake County Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Hall received the state’s County Superintendent of the Year award last weekend at Lewistown.

Authorities arrest 13 in Polson drug sweep
April 26, 2022 9:35 a.m.

Authorities arrest 13 in Polson drug sweep

Law enforcement agencies from throughout the region converged Monday to serve warrants on three Polson homes as part of a drug investigation.

Lady Pirates unravel against Wildkats
April 26, 2022 9 a.m.

Lady Pirates unravel against Wildkats

Disaster struck for Polson in the third.

Ballots out for Polson school bonds, board seats
April 21, 2022 2 a.m.

Ballots out for Polson school bonds, board seats

The school board seeking $32.2 million for the elementary district and $17.7 million for the high school district.

April 21, 2022 12:45 a.m.

Polson considers youth curfew law

A past ordinance was removed from city code by accident in 2017.

Bigfork teams sweep chilly Dilly Bar meet
April 19, 2022 2 p.m.

Bigfork teams sweep chilly Dilly Bar meet

The Bigfork/Mission boys and girls pairings claimed the Dilly Bars.

April 13, 2022 12:20 a.m.

St. Ignatius woman receives suspended sentence for fatal crash

The case stems from a fatal two-vehicle crash in September 2020 on Highway 93 near Ravalli.

April 13, 2022 12:15 a.m.

Ronan man pleads guilty to burglary, assault

Polson police responded to a report of a stabbing victim at St. Joseph Hospital on Nov. 20, 2021.

April 13, 2022 12:15 a.m.

Arlee woman pleads guilty in fatal Pablo crash

The victim, Ryan Lefthand, 35, of Ronan, was killed instantly.

April 13, 2022 12:15 a.m.

Kalispell woman pleads guilty to negligent homicide, theft

The 2020 crash in Pablo claimed the life of Darlene Wilder of Polson.

St. Ignatius man, mother plead guilty to roles in fatal crash, cover up
April 8, 2022 8 a.m.

St. Ignatius man, mother plead guilty to roles in fatal crash, cover up

Saul BlackWeasel of Polson died in the January 2001 crash at age 18.

April 7, 2022 12:15 a.m.

County seeks mill levy for cemetery projects

Commissioners said the impact for a homeowner whose home is valued at $200,000 would be $8.10 each year for the two-year period.

Class action suit filed over Lake County jail conditions
April 6, 2022 1 a.m.

Class action suit filed over Lake County jail conditions

Plaintiffs allege that the jail is “dangerous, unhygienic, and overcrowded …” and that jail policies discriminate against Native American inmates.

Lady Bulldogs off and running
April 6, 2022 12:30 a.m.

Lady Bulldogs off and running

The Lady Bulldogs mashed their way to three lopsided victories last week, to go with a loss at home to Frenchtown on March 31.

April 1, 2022 1 p.m.

Class action suit filed over Lake County jail conditions

Plaintiffs allege that the jail is “dangerous, unhygienic, and overcrowded …” and that jail policies discriminate against Native American inmates.

Polson woman sentenced for Halloween vehicular homicide
March 29, 2022 4:20 p.m.

Polson woman sentenced for Halloween vehicular homicide

Sharon Whitworth received a 30-year sentence, with 20 years suspended.

Lady Pirates hit the ground running
March 29, 2022 9:15 a.m.

Lady Pirates hit the ground running

The champs are back, and they mean business.

Little Guy wrestlers pack Linderman for Western Montana Championships
March 29, 2022 9 a.m.

Little Guy wrestlers pack Linderman for Western Montana Championships

More than 500 wrestlers representing teams from all around western Montana attended.

Polson tennis off to a solid start
March 29, 2022 8:45 a.m.

Polson tennis off to a solid start

Polson High School’s tennis teams swept four matches over two days last weekend to kick off the 2022 season.

Photos: Ronan dodgeball fundraiser
March 22, 2022 9:10 a.m.

Photos: Ronan dodgeball fundraiser

The annual dodgeball tournament returned to the Ronan Event Center on Friday after a two-year absence.

Photos: 2022 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Ronan
March 18, 2022 10:40 a.m.

Photos: 2022 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Ronan

It was a beautiful evening for a parade.

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.

Pirates seize state hardware
March 16, 2022 8 a.m.

Pirates seize state hardware

Polson boys win three straight games after opening loss to capture third place at Missoula.

March 9, 2022 1:03 p.m.

Candidate filings: County Commission seat a three-way race

As of Tuesday morning, 14 people had declared their candidacies for county offices during the filing period that began Jan. 13 and closes Monday, March 14.

Pirates claim No. 3 seed to state
March 2, 2022 8:15 a.m.

Pirates claim No. 3 seed to state

Polson takes on Glendive in the opening round of the state tournament at Missoula.

Bulldogs’ momentum fades
March 2, 2022 8 a.m.

Bulldogs’ momentum fades

Five seniors played their final game at divisional tournament in Ronan.

Mission girls’ run ends at divisionals
March 2, 2022 7:45 a.m.

Mission girls’ run ends at divisionals

Currie wraps up her career with 15 points in loss to Eureka.

February 24, 2022 12:50 a.m.

Polson to consider $50 million in school bonds

The board voted during its Feb. 14 meeting to proceed with a bond request of up to $32 million for the elementary district and $17.7 million for the high school district.

Class C Roundup: Charlo teams second at districts
February 22, 2022 2:20 p.m.

Class C Roundup: Charlo teams second at districts

Class C

Class A Roundup: Maidens knock off Libby in play-in game
February 22, 2022 2:10 p.m.

Class A Roundup: Maidens knock off Libby in play-in game

Ronan girls headed to divisionals at Hamilton, along with Pirates and Lady Pirates.

Class B Roundup: Mission boys rebound to claim 3 seed
February 22, 2022 2 p.m.

Class B Roundup: Mission boys rebound to claim 3 seed

Both Mission teams and Arlee boys will play at divisional tournament in Ronan.

February 17, 2022 1 a.m.

County presses state for law enforcement funding deal

Commissioners send letter to Gov. Gianforte regarding state's obligation to fund Public Law 280 jurisdiction.

Construction of new Polson distillery begins
February 17, 2022 12:20 a.m.

Construction of new Polson distillery begins

Swimming Horse Distillery expected to open this summer after new building is complete.

Pirates rise to the occasion
February 16, 2022 9:30 a.m.

Pirates rise to the occasion

Polson boys dominate Browning in showdown for conference title.

Lady Vikings' rally falls short in OT loss
February 16, 2022 9 a.m.

Lady Vikings' rally falls short in OT loss

Charlo trailed by 13 points in the second half in showdown with unbeaten Seeley-Swan.

Vehicular homicide defendant pleads guilty
February 15, 2022 12:40 p.m.

Vehicular homicide defendant pleads guilty

Sharon Lyn Whitworth, 56, faces a maximum of 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000 if convicted.

February 10, 2022 12:15 a.m.

Polson hires new city attorney

David Michie will serve both as the city’s lead attorney and as its prosecutor.

County rivals split doubleheader
February 8, 2022 noon

County rivals split doubleheader

Polson hosts Browning on Saturday in a regular season finale, possibly with the conference title on the line.

February 3, 2022 12:15 a.m.

Ronan officer challenges Bell for sheriff

Filing period for county positions closes March 14.

Bulldogs battle for win at Ronan
February 1, 2022 4 p.m.

Bulldogs battle for win at Ronan

LaFrombois scores 30, while McDonald puts up 26 points and 17 rebounds for Mission.

Polson Police Department says farewell to Capt. Booth
January 20, 2022 12:15 a.m.

Polson Police Department says farewell to Capt. Booth

Alan Booth served for more than 20 years and was the most recent assistant police chief.