News
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 360
By 
Two dead in Sanders County crash
A fatal crash between Plains and Hot Springs on Saturday marked the 75th and 76th deaths on Montana roads in 2018. Montana Highway Patrol (MHP)...
Plane makes emergency landing on pass road
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a witness of an emergency landing of a small plane at mile marker 14 on the Idaho side of...
Future of low-income housing uncertain
Dave Bennett has been the owner of four low-income housing units in Sanders County for quite some time. Being close to retirement, Bennett says it is...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 1; T. Falls, 7; Plains, 6; H. Springs, 2. Sunday, July 1 Structure fire, H. Springs. Vehicle parked for 24 hours at Town Pump, T. F...
Restitution ordered in exploitation case
A Plains woman was ordered to pay restitution of more than $7,000 in 20th District Judicial Court yesterday after pleading guilty to exploitation of...
Justice Court
Thompson Falls City Police Susan Gardner, 56, speeding, $55. Brandon Peterson, 39, dog at large, $50. Deborah Cheetham, 61, speeding, $55. Trisha Farr...
Resident approaches TF council about cat problem
The City of Thompson Falls requires a license for pets such as dogs, rabbits and chickens. The fact that the city does not have regulations for cats b...
FSPW schedules first aid classes
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness has two Wilderness and Remote First Aid (WRFA) and CPR classes scheduled in the next few months. Seekers of a WR...
Physicians join CFVH team in Plains, T. Falls
Two doctors are joining the Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) physician team. Both will be board cer...
Plains ordinance sees first complaint
The Plains Community Decay Ordinance had only been law one day when someone picked up a complaint form, said Plains Mayor Dan Rowan. The complaint...
What will 2018 fire season bring?
Into the fire season we go. Fire season has not really gotten hot yet in western Montana, and local wildland fire officials hope to keep the 2018...
Historic moment for town of Heron
Not many people get a $16.1 million birthday present. But Harry Behmerwohld turned 88 years old on...
County hires CFO
Sanders County has recently contracted Jessica Connolly for one year, totaling 500 hours, to assist the county with financial complexities. Connolly,...
Sheriff's Log
Sunday, June 24 Caller’s grandson at residence this a.m. yelling and screaming, asked him to stay away because of outbursts, would like officer to...
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Kasey Rosenbaum, 44, speeding in restricted zone, $55. Jason Wise, 41, speeding in restricted zone, $85. Derek...
Backcountry group shares tails and trails
It is not a "wilderness group," but their interest in the continued reasonable use of wild lands is...
Small dams in creeks have big consequences
As summertime temperatures heat up and the chance to cool down in the water arrives, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is reminding people that building...
L.A. film crew starlights Thompson Falls
Thompson Falls will be on the silver screen after a film crew spent last week shooting scenes for an...
Vintage tools keep area trails clear
The Cabinet Ranger District is unique. It is the home to a 94,000-acre wilderness area known as...
Agencies prepare for f ire season
by John Hamilton When it comes to wildfire, complacency is the enemy; and the makings of another hot fire season seem to be in place. With the memory...
TRACS celebrates new cat quarters
It is said that cats are connoisseurs of comfort. If so, a new cat abode will likely be known as...
CFVH revenue on the rise
Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) President and CEO Dr. Greg Hanson highlighted updates at the...
Sheriff's Log
Sunday, June 17 Son-in-law called to say he was on his way over to drive his truck through the house, Heron. Cows on road, Paradise. Commercial alarm...
Not guilty plea in assault charges
In 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday, Delbert Lee Bennett pleaded not guilty to felony assault with a weapon. Court documents allege that on...
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Joshua Scott Bland, 26, day speeding, $20. No liability insurance, 2nd offence, $85. Andrea Beth Hoell, 39, day...
