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Water board to hold first meeting at Ronan
The Flathead Reservation Water Management Board will meet Thursday, Jan. 20 at the Ronan Community Center.
Basketball Roundup: Maidens hang on for win at Mission
Freshman Kason Page finished with a game-high 19 points for Mission.
Covid cases shut down Chiefs basketball
The Ronan boys basketball team last played a game Jan. 11 against Arlee. They are scheduled to take the court again Friday at Whitefish
Wrestling Roundup: Ronan steps up on home mats
The Ronan wrestling team made the most of a busy two days of matches at home Friday and Saturday.
Basketball Roundup: Rivals split twinbill
Ronan girls, Polson boys win big in doubleheader at Linderman Gym.
CSKT Tribal Council elects McDonald as chairman
McDonald recently was elected to Tribal Council to serve in one of two new at-large positions.
Polson Commission welcomes new members
Polson’s city government received a makeover Monday night when two new members and two incumbents took their oaths of office.
Dozens plunge into 2022 at Riverside Park
Several dozen people gathered at Riverside Park in Polson to get 2022 started with a jolt.
Home away from home: Orphaned Mission Valley grizzlies thriving at Maryland Zoo
A pair of grizzly cubs found starving near St. Ignatius in 2016 have adapted well to their new home at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, according to their caretakers.
Basketball Roundup: Chiefs rally to beat Loggers
The Chiefs stand atop this Northwest A standings heading into the winter break.
Fyant, Gillin voted out of CSKT Tribal Council
Members went to the polls with five seats on the ballot.
Polson, Ronan pass marijuana regulations
Maps of exclusionary zones for new Polson dispensaries available at the city's website.
Wrestling Roundup: Bulldogs clean up at Corvallis
Seven Mission-Charlo wrestlers earned medals Saturday at the nine-team Glyn Brawley Classic in Corvallis.
County nominates five for reservation water board
The five-member Flathead Reservation Water Management Board was established as part of the CSKT Water Compact.
Polson man sentenced for trailer court standoff
Edward Hardy barricaded himself inside a trailer home with a female hostage in July.
Charlo man sentenced for three felonies
Stoney Corcoran was convicted of criminal endangerment, assault on a peace or judicial officer, and intimidation.
Pirates' Henriksen commits to UM
“I knew my heart was in Missoula."
Mission sweeps through Charlo
Bulldogs' all state guard LaFrombois kicks off campaign with 33 points in road win.
Polson’s marijuana rules taking shape
Subjects addressed by the ordinance presented Monday include acceptable locations for marijuana shops, licensing, the transport of product through city limits, and local advertising standards.
Polson woman accused of vehicular homicide enters plea
Sharon Lyn Whitworth, 56, faces up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000.
C-Falls claims Owen Invitational title; Chiefs finish third
Ronan’s Ridge Cote went 4-0 to claim the tournament title at 113 pounds.
Lake County voters to consider local marijuana tax
Ballot will have separate questions for medical and recreational sales.
Four Pirates claim all-state football honors
Western A all-conference team includes 11 from Polson, three from Ronan.
Polson to participate in water assistance program
The program, run by the Department of Health and Human Services, is part of the American Rescue Plan Act.
'Good Morning America' segment features Polson woman
Interview with Nancy Hausermann expected to air Thanksgiving Day.
Pirates' journey ends in state semifinals
Polson's lone loss comes on a windy day at No. 1 Laurel.
Lady Pirates bring home hardware
Polson flirts with a state title, finishes third at Bozeman.
Maidens make an early exit
Ronan finishes with 17-6 record and second consecutive trip to state tournament.
County certifies election results; Ronan race remains deadlocked
Ronan Council will have to determine a winner in Ward 1.
A weekend to remember
A perfect storm of high school sports outcomes and scheduling led to one of the more historically memorable weekends of local youth athletics.
Pirates take care of business
Polson avenges 2016 home playoff loss to Billings Central with 49-28 quarterfinal victory.
Lady Pirates ace divisionals, turn to state
Polson wins Western A divisional title, claims No. 1 seed at state tournament.
Determined Maidens make a run
Ronan plays four matches in single day, and learns what they are made of.
Three new mayors elected in Lake County; road levy passes
Ronan race for Ward 1 Council seat is a dead heat as of Tuesday night.
Pirates to face Rams' stout rushing attack in home playoff game
Fourth-seeded Polson coming off a bye week after thrilling win at Whitefish.
Bulldogs advance to face Fort Benton
It was the Bulldogs’ first playoff victory since 1988.
Maidens maintain momentum
Ronan set to host Western A divisional tournament Thursday through Saturday.
Ronan's Casey Lunceford awarded $50,000 teaching prize
Lunceford is the first prize winner who teaches in Montana.
Mission accomplished: Bulldogs back in the playoffs
The Bulldogs enter the 8-man playoffs this weekend as the No. 3 seed out of the West.
Special Olympics athletes hone basketball skills at SKC
Local athletes are recording scores in skills events to submit for the 2021 statewide event.
Election preview: A three-way race for Ronan mayor
Two challengers have stepped up to try to unseat longtime Ronan Mayor Kim Aipperspach.
Chiefs savor victory
Caleb Cheff runs for three TDs and snags three interceptions as Ronan earns season's first win.
Senior moment: Lady Vikings hold off Drummond
Senior Kassidi Cox blasted 18 kills and fellow senior Molly Kate Sullivan had nine kills and eight aces.
Lake County sends 13 all-conference runners to state
All classifications will hold state meets Saturday in Missoula.
Election preview: Changes coming to Polson Commission
Four positions on the Commission, including mayor, are on the ballot for the Nov. 2 election.
Lady Pirates take Round 2 against Ronan
It was the two teams’ second and final meeting for the regular season. Polson won a five-set thriller at Ronan on Sept. 16.
Cherry Valley welcomes new special-needs oasis
There’s a new playground in town, and it’s got something for just about everyone.
Polson raises several Parks and Recreation fees
The city of Polson has a new fee schedule for its Parks and Recreation Department.
Pirates overwhelm Wildcats
The Pirates (6-0, 3-0) convincingly won a battle of unbeatens with a 37-0 Northwest A victory against Columbia Falls (3-1, 2-1).
Laurel sweeps state golf titles at Polson Bay
Polson's Carson Hupka and Ashley Maki finished sixth in individual standings.