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Men plead not guilty to dispensary theft
Appearing for his initial appearance, William Lucas Wyatt entered not guilty pleas in court on Tuesday to felony charges of burglary and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, stemming from a break-in at the Top Shelf Botanicals dispensary...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 12; T. Falls, 4; Hot Springs, 4; Trout Creek, 2; Dixon, 2; Heron, 1; Noxon, 1. Monday, February 26 Assist motorist/citizen, Heron. Road hazard/debris on road, Plains. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Trespass, Dixon. Warrant service, H...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Michael Watson, 57, seatbelt violation, $20. Orval Johnson, 21, day speeding, $20. Brad Klinge, 56, seatbelt violation, $20. Robert Malin, 63, failure to carry proof of insurance, 1st offense, $85; seatbelt violation, $20....
CFVH adds new screening technology
Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains is one of the first hospitals in Montana to have a state of the art Olympus diagnostic screening machine. This machine is used for endoscopies in upper gastrointes...
Hot Springs school faces budget cuts
The Hot Springs School District is facing budgeting issues with cuts in staff and activities looming. Hot Springs Schools Superintendent Gerald Chouinard said discussions have been in progress for the last four weeks with the Hot Springs Education...
Fire destroys Noxon businesses
The town of Noxon suffered a devastating loss on Tuesday when a fire destroyed several businesses. Fire crews responded to an early-morning fire Tuesday in the 700 block of Noxon Avenue that...
Investigation continues into Noxon fire
Nearly 100 people attended a public meeting Saturday at Noxon School to hear an update about the investigation into the fire that destroyed three businesses in the community earlier this week. Noxon...
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A semi truck hauling potting soil wrecked last Thursday morning near mile marker 9 on Highway 28. Hot Springs Fire and Ambulance responded. The Sanders County Sheriff's Office said there were no...
Filing deadline nears for local candidates
With just under two weeks left in the filing period for 2024 county elections, there are no contested races in Sanders County. This year, voters will cast ballots for five county elected officials, including Commissioner District 1, Clerk of...
Split verdict in Sanders County trial
After a three-day jury trial last week, a panel of jurors found Joshua Michael Dodson not guilty of two felony counts of assault with a weapon and strangulation of a partner or family member, but found Dodson guilty of a felony count of criminal...
H.S. man pleads not guilty to assault
Coming before the court for his initial appearance, Jesse James Motes pled not guilty to a felony count of aggravated assault on Tuesday. Judge Molly Owen set this case for a jury trial on August 28, 2024. As alleged in the charging documents, on...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 12; T. Falls, 8; Hot Springs, 1; Trout Creek, 1; Noxon, 1; Monday, February 19 Parking problem, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, report of being drugged by friend, Perma. Inmate transport, T. Falls. Civil attempts, Unknown. Inmate...
Justice Court
Sanders County Attorney Seth Keller-Keith, 32, criminal mischief, $135; disorderly conduct, 1st offense, $75; Criminal trespass, $75, 6 months jail. Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Andrew Vargas, 65, operating without liability insurance, 1st o...
FSPW to show wolverine film
Embark on a captivating journey into the untamed wilderness with PBS Special, “Wolverine: Chasing the Phantom.” Join Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness and Wild Montana for a free film showing that delves into the elusive world of the wol...
Brown appointed Montana Lottery Director
Governor Greg Gianforte this week announced the appointment of Bob Brown of Trout Creek to serve as lottery director for the State of Montana. "With his extensive experience in the legislature, Bob wi...
Fair board approves lighting upgrades
It's been confirmed and a contract has been signed - the Sanders County Fair will have a carnival. Manager Kristy Sheehan found an interested carnival last month, but it wasn't until recently that...
Climate, energy discussed at forum
A discussion on energy changes and challenges was conducted at the Paradise Center last Sunday. The three guest speakers gave presentations, and answered questions, to a packed house. Several topics...
Coffee, gifts available in Hot Springs
The Hot Springs coffee shop previously known as Coffee Hound has been reopened as Bru Coffee by owner Lori Tapani. Tapani recently moved back to Montana from Washington. Bru Coffee opened its door on...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Dustin Gladeau, 42, seatbelt violation, $20. Chaleen Hill, 45, seatbelt violation, $20. Danielle Woodard, 33, day speeding, $20. Zachary Reimnitz, 32, night speeding, $20. Kevin Kerr, 69, seatbelt violation, $20. Andrey...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 12; T. Falls, 5; Trout Creek, 2; Hot Springs, 1; Dixon, 1. Monday, February 12 Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Mental health issue, Plains. Civil attempts, Plains. Civil attempts, Plains. Civil served, Plains. Other law violations,...
Fire destroys Noxon businesses
by Annie Wooden The town of Noxon suffered a devastating loss on Tuesday when a fire destroyed several businesses. Fire crews responded to an early-morning fire Tuesday in the 700 block of Noxon...
Trout Creek man dead after falling through ice
A Trout Creek man died over the weekend after falling through the ice in the Trout Creek area. On Thursday, February 8, the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) received a report of a missing person after Jim Chambers did not return home from i...
TF council hears zoning concerns
More than 50 people showed up to the Thompson Falls City Council meeting on Monday, which was preceded by the much anticipated zoning committee meeting. The council has told community members since last fall that the city’s zoning ordinance would n...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 8; T. Falls, 7; Hot Springs, 4; Trout Creek, 3; Noxon, 2; Paradise, 1. Monday, February 5 Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Road hazard/blockage, Dixon. Civil standby, Dixon. Threats, Heron. Request for welfare check, Hot Springs....
New Plains council members take their posts
It was the first regular Plains Town Council meeting for the two new members - J.D. Crabb and Lana Dicken - but they got right to work and actively participated with agenda items. The council tabled...