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SPRING CLEANING
Last week the Sanders County dump burned a lot of the rubbish and trees from the windstorm that...
By Additional candidates file for school boards
With some last-minute filings, additional school districts have enough candidates for an election in May. The county will mail ballots for elections...
TRACS takes in dozens of dogs
When historical winter storms pummeled Texas in February, the shocking aftermath was felt...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Hot Springs, 7; T. Falls, 9; Noxon, 1; Plains, 10; Dixon, 1; Paradise, 1. Monday, March 22 Livestock, Paradise. Fire, T. Falls. Suspicious...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Benjamin Kanohokula, 30, day speeding, $70. Alexis Nemeck, 26, day speeding, $70. Karla Rash, 61, day speeding, $70. Christy...
FWP reminds residents to leave baby animals
Each spring, FWP receives calls from people who have picked up deer fawns or other wildlife. It’s important to remember that Montana Fish,...
1 injured in accident west of TF
After careening into a guard rail, a Thompson Falls man was taken to the hospital Monday morning...
Legislative Update
This past week, HB 418 came to the floor of the House of Representatives. There was and is some...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 5; Trout Creek, 3; Dixon, 1; Plains, 5; Heron, 1; Hot Springs, 1 Monday, March 15 Motor vehicle crash, Paradise. Fire, Paradise....
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Robert Mathers, 20, seatbelt violation, $70. Michael Henion, 51, night speeding, $20. Ronald Eaton, 49, operating without...
FWS will pursue easements in Lost Trail Conservation Area
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has released the final environmental assessment, finding of no significant impact and land protection plan...
Legislators discuss gravel pit permits
A bill seeking to ease permitting requirements for gravel pits in rural areas and make it harder to call a public hearing on new facilities is...
Proposed act seeks to help save bees
Patty Sundberg remembers a time early in her 40-year career in beekeeping when a 5% annual colony loss felt like a big deal. Now, she said it’s all...
Speller moves on to state level
Most people have either watched or participated in a spelling bee sometime in their lives, but only...
Spring brings reminder to 'Be Bear Aware'
Bears can be found throughout Montana. In recent years, grizzly bear populations have expanded and bears are sometimes found in historic ranges...
County supports gun rights
Former Montana Senator Greg Hinkle met with Sanders County Commissioners last week to offer input on the proposed Second Amendment ordinance...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 4; Camas, 1; Hot Springs, 4; Plains, 11; Trout Creek, 2; Lonepine, 1; Paradise, 1; Monday, March 8 Theft, Trout Creek....
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Ethan Howard, 27, careless driving, $85. Joseph Wi Wakan, 20, failure to carry proof of insurance, 1st offense, $285. Colter...
Deadline nears for school candidates
Additional candidates have filed for school board races as a week remains in the filing period, while Hot Springs and Dixon school districts still hav...
Legislators meet with residents
Local legislators met with Sanders County Commissioners and residents to issue a legislative update...
NEW OFFICER
NEW GUY – Jared Hutchings is the new officer on the Plains Police Department. He was appointed by...
Judge denies defendant's release
Against contentions from the defense, Judge James Manley refused release of defendant Fauve Ferguson, who is facing charges of endangering the...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Hot Springs, 1; Plains, 8; Trout Creek, 2; T. Falls, 5; Lonepine, 3; Dixon, 4; Heron, 1; Camas, 1 Monday, March 1 Child welfare/abuse, repo...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Ervin Middleton, 45, operating without insurance, 1st offense, $285; driving while suspended, 1st offense, $285. Richard...
Residents concerned over care of horses
For several years there have been concerns for the welfare of a group of horses in the Trout Creek area. These concerns have been raised by numerous...
