NEWS
One incumbent falls, another survives primary
The most closely watched race in Lake County (or perhaps just in Polson) gave political upstart Finley Warden a Republican primary win over three-term incumbent Linda Reksten in House District 13.
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Ronan woman ordered to pay back money stolen from trust fund
A Ronan woman, who admitted to stealing funds from a family trust account, learned her fate. The imposition of sentencing …
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CKST-Montana Water Compact approved by Montana Water Court
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes gained final approval of the CSKT-Montana Water Compact through the Montana Water Court last …
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'Just a cowboy': After accident, Polson rancher navigates the unknown
Long-time rancher and Mission Valley resident Jesse Johnston suffered an extensive injury during his annual cattle branding last month and …
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Community contributes to Ronan's "paint-by-number" mural
Most paint-by-number pieces come in a box and fit on a kitchen table, but Ronan’s community paint-by-number mural spans the …
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Drennan-Beck sentenced to 20 years for evidence tampering
One of two Lake County men, convicted for crimes relating to the death of Ed Loder, 67, was sentenced to …
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Ronan council hears CDBG proposals
Although much of last Wednesday’s Ronan City Council meeting focused on a dispute between the Ronan Police and Lake County …
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Quilt guild highlights two Mission quilters in annual show
The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild presents its 33rd Annual Quilt Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 12, …
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Valley Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank donate to seven local nonprofits
A powerful example of community banking in action is Valley Bank, in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), …
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Sheriff's Department and Ronan Police clash over scheduling, reimbursements
The first agenda item under new business at Wednesday night’s Ronan City Council meeting caused the council to change the …
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Mission Valley Events Roundup
Your guide to events and public meetings in the Mission Valley
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Personal goodbyes: Charlo celebrates class of 2026
The Charlo class of 2026 walked across the stage on Sunday, May 31, and proudly held up their diplomas for …
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Commissioner Steve Stanley to step down in October
Lake County Commissioner Steve Stanley submitted his letter of resignation to his peers Monday, effective Oct. 2.
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Following Supreme Court appeal, judge cuts Matt's sentence in half
A Ronan man, who appealed his sentence for assaulting a peace officer in April 2023 to the Montana Supreme Court, …
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Non-stop rainfall causes flooding in the Mission Valley
All the reservoirs are either “close to restriction or full,” according to Flathead Indian Irrigation Project manager Nick Belcourt, who …
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Sentence deferred on endangerment charge
A Missoula woman, who admitted to driving while impaired with a child in her car, had the imposition of sentencing …
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Kalispell man accused of generator theft, felony DUI
A Kalispell man is accused stealing a generator and driving away while impaired. Robert Lincoln Silsbee, 54, entered a plea …
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FIIP farmers in Hot Springs protest fee increase amid diminishing water supply
Farmers in the Hot Springs area of Sanders County are protesting their third fee increase from the Flathead Indian Irrigation …
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Mission woman charged with fleeing from police
A St. Ignatius woman is accused of leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase through the Ronan area. Faith …
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Cajune admits to Christmas Day homicide
A 19-year-old Polson man, accused of shooting and killing 31-year-old Sheldon Fisher on Christmas Day in 2024, pleaded guilty in …
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