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Court rules that misconduct allegations against Mineral County sheriff are not Brady material

The Mineral County sheriff pinched the bridge of his nose as he silently wept in the county’s courtroom on Wednesday.

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Students inspired to join workforce at career fair

For students at Alberton School, last Thursday’s Career Exploration Fair offered a glimpse into the future — and for longtime …

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Card exchange group delivers personal connections

In an age of instant messages, emails and social media posts, the simple handwritten card has nearly become a thing …

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PHOTO: Trestle maintanence

One of the train trestles near the Peninsula Campground on Montana135 was receiving annual maintenance from a BNSF team. Maintenance …

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PHOTO: Saltese flags out for Memorial Day

The homes in Saltese under the railroad trestle are ready for Memorial Day in a patriotic display of Old Glory …

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Drones fly into Montana corner-crossing debate

Can a hunter in Montana legally access “corner-locked” public land if they use a ladder to avoid adjoining private property? …

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State considers loosened harvest limits and bait restrictions for western Montana anglers

New angling regulations may remove catch and possession limits for several non-native species and expand bait and tackle requirements aimed …

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Glacier Park officials: Bear spray found near body of dead hiker

Search crews found a can of bear spray near where a Florida man was killed in an apparent bear attack …

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Hot Springs and Noxon take part in teacher apprenticeship program

Hot Springs and Noxon school districts are taking part in Montana’s Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program.

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Hot Springs Telephone joins statewide association

Hot Springs Telephone Company has joined the statewide BroadbandMT association as its 12th telecommunications member.

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UM licensing partners with Smokey Bear

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Christensen graduates from Carroll

On Saturday, May 9, 2026, Carroll College conferred degrees on 281 graduates of the class of 2026 during its 116th …

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Local students graduate from University of Montana

The University of Montana has more than 2,000 students who are degree candidates for spring semester 2026.

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Rediscovering home: Of mice and elections

No one reports enjoying the campaign flyers, mostly generated out of state, flooding our mail boxes.

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Junior Rodeo Princess applications open

The Superior Lions Club is seeking applications for a 2026 Junior Rodeo Princess.

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Absentee ballots sent to Montana voters for primary election

Ballots for Montana’s June 2 primary began to hit voters’ mailboxes this weekend.

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Longtime driver's ed teacher Scott Brown honored by state

Maybe the driving public of western Montana should thank long-time driver’s education teacher Scott Brown. After all, for over 25 …

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Superior students move on to national history contest

National History Day is a co-curricular, standards-aligned academic program for students in grades 6–12. Participants research topics connected to an …

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Vandalism to campaign signs reported

Mineral County Sheriff Ryan Funke reports that damage to political signs has escalated recently.

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