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Information sought on grizzly bear shot in Sanders County

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Game Wardens and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are seeking information on a grizzly bear that was shot and killed in the South Fork of the Bull River area near Berray Mountain off Forest Road 2272 (Berray Mountain...

 
 By Annie Wooden    News    June 1, 2023 

Hot Springs asks to take over dump

The town of Hot Springs is looking for more control over their trash. Mayor Randy Woods and City Clerk Amy Gray met with county commissioners last week to discuss the town's interest in taking over op...

 
 By Annie Wooden    News    June 1, 2023 

Wildlife officials discuss projects

County commissioners met with area wildlife experts last week to discuss local projects during the quarterly wildlife update meeting. Zack Farley, Wildlife Biologist with FWP, shared an update on the Pilgrim Creek Elk Project. Earlier this year, FWP...

 
 By Annie Wooden    News    June 1, 2023 

CLASS OF 2023

Last fall, 51 students started school together in the Thompson Falls High School senior class. As the class celebrated their graduation last weekend, all 51 had completed the year to receive a...

 
 By Miriah Kardelis    News    June 1, 2023 

Hot Springs honors grads

Friends and family gathered on a rainy Sunday afternoon in Hot Springs to celebrate the graduating class of 2023. Eight students donned their cap and gown to celebrate the momentous day. This year's...

 
 By Ed Moreth    News    June 1, 2023 

Plains seniors on their way

Graduating from high school usually means facing the real world, but 43% of the Plains High School graduates are planning to attend secondary schools, including seven that plan to attend four-year...

 
 News    June 1, 2023 

Justice Court

Montana Highway Patrol Luis Martinez, 25, driving without valid driver’s license, $285. Charles Dales, 22, seatbelt violation, $20. Abel Shestak, 24, day speeding, $20. Robert Hansen, 46, operating without liability insurance in effect, 1st...

 
 News    June 1, 2023 

Sheriff's Log

Ambulance: Plains, 9; T. Falls, 5; Trout Creek, 4; Hot Springs, 2. Monday, May 22 Protection order violation. Warrant service, T. Falls. Warrant service, T. Falls. Civil attempts, Dixon. Disturbance, T. Falls. Road hazard/blockage, Plains. Request fo...

 
 By Annie Wooden    News    June 1, 2023 

Dam relicensing studies reviewed at meeting

Community members met with NorthWestern Energy last week to hear updated reports on studies for the Thompson Falls hydroelectric project relicensing. Results were detailed from the second year of...

 
 News    June 1, 2023 

Young musician develops new skills at Trout Creek School

Emalyn Roofener, Trout Creek School by Karen Thorson Emalyn Roofener, a charming young lady and an exceptional musician, is an 11-year-old fifth grade student at Trout Creek School. She began playing...

 
 By Ed Moreth    News    June 1, 2023 

Vets place flags at gravesites for Memorial Day

A handful of military veterans gathered at the Plains Cemetery to mark the graves of passed veterans in preparation of VFW Post 3596's Memorial Day ceremony. It took VFW members about an hour to...

 
 By Annie Wooden    News    May 25, 2023

Noxon seniors celebrate high school achievements

The first 2023 graduates in Sanders County took the stage and were handed their diplomas on Sunday as Noxon celebrated its senior class. The commencement ceremony on Sunday included some words of...

 
 By Ed Moreth    News    May 25, 2023

Bison Range ready for season

Bison are the biggest mammal in North America, but sometimes a herd in the distance looks like little dark dots. A visitor's chances of getting a closer look at the mighty beasts became much better...

 

Local nurses honored

When a patient faces a difficult health scare or situation, it is often the small things that can bring the most comfort. Amanda Hout, RN, and Clark Fork Valley Hospital's (CFVH) Nurse of the Year exp...

 

Fishing regulations scoping underway in northwest Montana

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) regional staff are asking for public feedback on fishing regulations in northwest Montana. Scoping is underway in northwest Montana, and FWP staff are asking for any input on potential regulation changes or...

 

Justice Court

Montana Highway Patrol Joshua Winfree, 33, driving a motor vehicle while privilege suspended/revoked, 1st offense, $385. Jaron Farrar, 16, speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Lacey Beck, 24, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Mario Trimble, 30,...

 

Sheriff's Log

Ambulance: Plains, 10; Hot Springs, 6; T. Falls, 5; Noxon, 2; Trout Creek, 2. Monday, May 15 Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Automated alarm call, Noxon. Theft, Hot Springs. Assist other agency, Heron. Inmate transport, T. Falls. Trespass, Plains. Civ...

 
 By Annie Wooden    News    May 18, 2023

CLASSIC PERFORMANCE

It's not every Monday that you get to hear live classical music in Thompson Falls. This week, however, the Clark Fork Enrichment Corporation (CFEC) was able to bring back a free concert for the...

 
 By Annie Wooden    News    May 18, 2023

Invasive plants task force prepares for 2023 season

As boaters and recreationists prepare for the 2023 summer season on the Clark Fork River, so is the Sanders County Aquatic Invasive Plants (AIP) task force. The task force oversees treatment of...

 
 By Ed Moreth    News    May 18, 2023

TF man unhappy with demo derby

A Thompson Falls man has continued his displeasure at the way the Sanders County Fair Demolition Derby is being handled by the fair commission and the contracted promoter. Rick Sanders, a veteran...

 
 By Ed Moreth    News    May 18, 2023

Plains superintendent set to retire

The Plains School superintendent has only weeks until he's free from the responsibility of running three schools, 67 staff and teachers and 445 students, but he's not planning to breeze by in his...

 
 By Stephanie Molzhon    News    May 18, 2023

Man pleads not guilty to charges from chase

by Stephanie Molzhon Making his initial appearance before Judge Deborah Kim Christopher on Tuesday, Homer Sam Colman pled not guilty to two felony charges of criminal endangerment, stemming from a high speed chase that took place at the beginning of...

 

Sheriff's Log

Ambulance: T. Falls, 9; Plains, 5; Hot Springs, 5; Trout Creek, 2; Dixon, 2; Heron, 1; Noxon, 1. Monday, May 8 Civil attempts, Hot Springs. General animal call/complaint, Plains. Abandoned vehicle, Plains. Automated alarm call, Plains. Motor vehicle...

 

Justice Court

Montana Highway Patrol Gerald Newberry, 61, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Kevin Riley, 29, operating with expired registration, $45. Richard Grady, 66, failure to carry/exhibit proof of insurance in vehicle, 1st offense, $285; speeding in a...

 

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